The world’s most traded currencies have nothing fresh to say about their nation. These banknotes are bucking that trend. ( read original story ...)
New study reveals significant risk of bankruptcy for Japanese professional football clubs
A new study has revealed that almost two-thirds of football clubs in the top two divisions of Japan's Professional Football League, also known as the J-League, could be at risk of bankruptcy. The work ... ( read original story ...)
McDonald’s adds Special Grade Garlic Sauce inspired by Japan’s Black Garlic flavor
McDonald's will introduce the Special Grade Garlic Sauce on July 9 inspired by supernatural anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" and Japan's Black Garlic Sauce. ( read original story ...)
Observer’s Guide to Tokyo’s Best Art Galleries
The second edition of Tokyo Gendai opens this week; these are the must-visit galleries to check out after visiting the fair. ( read original story ...)
Celebrity Hairstylist Tokyo Stylez To Headline Docuseries On We TV
Tokyo Stylez, celebrity hairstylist, will be the subject of the We TV docuseries "Wiggin’ Out with Tokyo Stylez." ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Places to Visit in Japan
But if that’s too intimidating, here are 10 of the best places to visit in Japan that you probably haven’t heard of yet. Thanks to the recent FX hit Shōgun, interest in feudal Japan has reached an all ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to relocate, expand Chinese car tire factory
Yokohama Rubber Co. is planning to relocate and expand a passenger tire plant in Hangzhou to a greenfield site in the same city. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Shiga veteran Kiefer Ravena finds new Japan B. League home, signs with Yokohama
Kiefer Ravena, one of the Philippines' pioneering Japan B. League imports, finds a new home with the Yokohama B-Corsairs after three years with the Shiga Lakes ... ( read original story ...)
Wimbledon 2024: Osaka vs. Navarro Prediction
No. 113-ranked Naomi Osaka will face No. 17 Emma Navarro in Wimbledon Round of 64 on Wednesday, July 3. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Alcaraz, Sinner and Gauff open Wimbledon campaigns in style, injury rules out Sabalenka
By Pritha Sarkar and Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -For the last 50 weeks, Carlos Alcaraz knew the exact date and time he would walk back on Centre Court to open the defence of his Wimbledon title and the Spaniard kept his goosebumps in check on Monday to book his place in the second round. ( read ...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz cruises in first round at Wimbledon; Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka withdraw
Alcaraz, who won the French Open three weeks ago, defeated Novak Djokovic in last year’s Wimbldeon final but said he was still nervous before Monday’s match. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan To Participate In ‘Tourism EXPO Japan 2024’ In Tokyo
Azerbaijan is set to participate in "Tourism EXPO Japan 2024" (TEJ) in Tokyo, Japan's capital. The State tourism Agency has begun preparations for the event, which will run from September 26-29, ... ( read original story ...)
3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend
Summertime is festival time in Tokyo. And while many associate the season with Bon Odori, that’s not the only celebration happening around this time of year. Kicking off the festive summer season is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan interest rates could rise to 0.5% by March 2025, says Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could hike interest rates twice by the end of March 2025 to reach 0.5%, reflecting the real growth rate of the Japanese economy, the head of Mizuho Financial Group's banking ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho Seeks to Back More Strategic Deals By Japan’s Mid-Caps
A growing number of Japan’s mid-cap companies are considering buyouts and other strategic options, according to Mizuho Financial Group Inc., which is seeking to increase lending and advisory services ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori goes on grocery run with stepdaughter North West in Tokyo
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, was spotted grabbing a few groceries with his daughter North West in Japan on Thursday. Censori was photographed checking out at a FamilyMart store with some goodies ... ( read original story ...)