Japan’s super-long bond issuance looks set to drop, but it’s a case where less still means more than the market may be able to handle. ( read original story ...)
Six months on: Challenges linger, hope remains in Japan’s quake-hit areas
People have marked six months since a major earthquake jolted the Noto Peninsula and nearby areas. Many communities are still struggling to rebuild from the devastation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Debate Over LGBTQ+ Rights: The Courts
Japan’s debate over LGBTQ+ rights has come to the fore in the past several years, and both the courts and the Diet have been venues for social change. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Osaka wins see-saw match to reach second round at Wimbledon
Former world number one Naomi Osaka navigated a tricky first round match against France's Diane Parry at Wimbledon on Monday, eventually winning 6-1 1-6 6-4 with the help of some nervous serving from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Elect Governor in Race Key to Kishida’s Fortunes
Tokyo will decide this weekend whether to re-elect a governor supported by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party or pick an opposition-backed challenger, in what will amount to a ... ( read original story ...)
MtGox Gusher Dampens Bitcoin; Billionaire Cohen Abandons Crypto VC
Exchange that closed in 2014 to begin returning bitcoin to customers; market slumps. Met's owner exits crypto venture capital.
Taxes for crypto investors are about to get easier – but it’s also getting easier for the IRS to know what’s happening
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department have finalized long-awaited rules for brokers tracking the proceeds of crypto investors who ...
Blackstone to sell Japan supplement maker Alinamin to MBK for $2.2bn
TOKYO -- Asian investment fund MBK Partners will buy Japan's Alinamin Pharmaceutical, a maker of supplements and nonprescription drugs, from Blackstone Group for an estimated 350 billion yen ($2.2 ...
Osaka Wins First Match At Wimbledon Since 2018
Former world number one Naomi Osaka claimed her first win at Wimbledon since 2018 on Monday when she recovered from a break down in the final set to defeat Diane Parry of France. ( read original story ...)
‘Relieved’ Naomi Osaka earns first win at Wimbledon since 2018 over Diane Parry
On the eve of her daughter's first birthday, the former world No. 1 marked a new chapter in her comeback story on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles headlines Olympic team, says U.S. gymnasts stronger than Tokyo showing
Simone Biles is officially headed to Paris. The gymnastics star was among five women named to Team USA after Olympic trials dominance. She says this version of the squad is stronger than the one from the 2021 Olympics. ( read original story ...)
More American tourists head to Japan as battered yen beckons
American tourists headed for Japan have surged this year, lured by a slump in the value of the yen, which is also driving a massive jump in foreign investor interest in the country's lodgings ... ( read original story ...)
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Relief Rally Stalls at $63K as Crypto Rebound Faces Hurdles
This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to ...
DePIN: It’s Time for Crypto to Get Real
DePIN stands for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, or in simple terms, real-world applications that are actually useful, says Max Thake, cofounder of Peaq, a layer-1 for DePIN.
Naomi Osaka Talks ‘Being Intentional’ About Prioritizing Her Health: ‘It’s About Feeling Strong’ (Exclusive)
Naomi Osaka opens up to PEOPLE about how her perspective on health has changed since taking time away from tennis after welcoming her first child. ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori enjoys 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 –– including a jumbo bottle of water and some snacks –– while North stood next to her. ( read original story ...)