Tokyo Olympics medallist Kazuma Kaya said Japan would field its strongest men's gymnastics squad yet at Paris 2024, where his only goal was to win the team title to improve on the silver medal he helped nab at the last Games. ( read original story ...)
‘We had no idea what private equity was about’: Japanese chipmaker CEO on buyout bosses
In October 2023, Fumiyuki Kanai led the semiconductor company where he is chief executive through Japan’s biggest initial public offering since SoftBank’s five years earlier. The IPO valued Kokusai ...
Tokyo Jo’s fire: No one charged and a strip of land left barren in heart of the city
Smoke billowing out from the former nightclub during the height of the fire on Thursday Pic: Daniella Areas Mendes-da-Cruz Two years ago the centre of Prest ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF to conduct drill for quake in Pacific trenches
The Defense Ministry's Joint Staff is scheduled to conduct the Joint Exercise for Rescue (JXR) simulation drill involving the Self-Defense Forces Monday through Friday, preparing for a potentially ... ( read original story ...)
US to have official in Tokyo dedicated to monitoring China
The administration of President Joe Biden will deploy an official dedicated to monitoring Chinese governmental and business acti ... ( read original story ...)
Tatsuyoshi decisions Chaiwat in super bantamweight nontitle bout in Osaka
Juiki Tatsuyoshi of Osaka Teiken Boxing Gym, a son of former legendary World Boxing Council bantamweight champion Joic […] ... ( read original story ...)
The Black Girl’s Guide To Getting Lost And Getting Grillz In Tokyo
And don't just stop in Tokyo. Take the train to Kyoto for Imperial Palaces, Geishas, and 500-year-old Kaiseki cuisine. ( read original story ...)
China Olympic swimming allegations: Wada founder Dick Pound ‘disgusted’ by Usada ‘lies and distortions’ over Tokyo cases
Comments come during an extraordinary meeting of the Wada Foundation Board to discuss the fallout from the revelation that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for TMZ ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to invest $32 billion in LNG, renewables and new fuels over decade
Japan's top power utility JERA said on Thursday it plans to invest 5 trillion yen ($32.4 billion) over the coming decade into renewable energy and new fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as ...
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Reported
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on Saturday (May 18), according to the United States Geological Survey. The natural disaster was reported to be centered in Tomioka with a 35.4 kilometer ... ( read original story ...)
Inside Naomi Osaka’s post-baby tennis comeback: the four-time grand slam winner, who made headlines as a mental health advocate, returned to the international circuit this …
American player posted three solid wins at the recent Italian Open, cementing a post-baby comeback begun at the Brisbane International in January Osaka captured the world's attention in 2018 when she ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stocks Post Record Dividends & Buybacks: How to Play It
Japan’s largest banks predict reaping combined record profits of more than $21 billion for the fiscal year started in April, after the country’s central bank - the Bank of Japan (BOJ) - ended its ...
Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population
Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets. ( read original story ...)
The Clock Is Ticking for Democrats on Crypto
L ast week, crypto was in the news yet again. Donald Trump declared himself an unabashed supporter while unveiling a new line of mugshot NFTs at Mar-a-Lago. On the same day, the Biden Administration announced it would veto efforts to undo a widely-disliked SEC accounting bulletin that prevents the custody of crypto by many firms.
Crypto Personality Thomas John Sfraga Pleads Guilty to Fraud: Shockwaves Ripple Through Cryptocurrency Community
Thomas John Sfraga has admitted to wire fraud following accusations of swindling over a dozen victims into investing in fraudulent ventures, including fake cryptocurrency schemes. A prominent crypto personality, Thomas John Sfraga, pleads guilty to fraud charges.
IPO-Bound Ola Electric In Discussions With Kaynes Tech’s Arm To Make Chips For Its EVs
Ola Electric is in discussions with Mysuru-based Kaynes Technology’s semiconductor arm Kaynes Semicon to manufacture chips for its EVs ...