Naomi Osaka has revealed that an ‘embarrassing’ practice session in Madrid against Daria Kasatkina left her apologising to the world No. 11. The four-time Grand Slam champion faces Kasatkina again ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Market Is Booming. It Isn’t All About the Weak Yen.
Is a weak currency good for Japan’s stock market? It is complicated.A lower yen is traditionally seen as positive for Japanese stocks as it should make its exports more competitive. And this is certainly still true to some extent. ( read original story ...)
No love or sex? What are Japan’s ‘friendship marriages’ all about?
With more and more young Japanese youngsters ditching traditional marriage, a new relationship trend has emerged – ‘friendship marriage’. Couples are legal spouses but are not involved romantically or sexually. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Plans Record R&D Outlay Spurred by AI Chip Demand
(Bloomberg) -- Tokyo Electron Ltd. is planning record research and development outlays this fiscal year and gave an upbeat revenue forecast on a surging demand for AI-enabling infrastructure. Most ... ( read original story ...)
New Exhibition In Tokyo Celebrates 50 Years Of Diecast Robot Toys
I cover gaming in Japan as well as the pop-culture here. Starting today the Chogokin 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Akihabara, Tokyo celebrates the enduring popularity of diecast robot toys. Hosted at ... ( read original story ...)
Tozai Line in Tokyo to be partially suspended on weekend
Tokyo Metro says it will partially suspend service on the Tozai Line in Tokyo this weekend. It is asking passengers to take alternative routes. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company Metaplanet acquires an additional 19.87 BTC Worth 200 Million Yen
The Japanese company Metaplanet made headlines after acquiring close to 20 BTC in what looked like Microstrategy’s approach to accumulating Bitcoin.
Japan’s SBI holdings is now an XRP ledger validator
SBI VC Trade has committed to blockchain education, preparing to equip the Japanese XRP community with resources to understand XRPL amendments.
SBI Japan Emerges as The New XRP Validator! Shakes Up Crypto World
Launching a validator on XRPL, SBI VC Trade strengthens their position and restates their backing for XRP. Aiming for dUNL status, SBI VC Trade promises community involvement and educational programs ...
Mohammed Bin Salman To Visit Japan As Saudi Arabia Seeks To Strengthen Economic Ties With US Asian Ally
See Also: Donald Trump Says ‘You Better Vote’ For Him If You’re Pro-Crypto: But Has He Always Been ‘Fine With It’? The Crown Prince was initially scheduled to visit Japan in late 2022, but the trip ...
Bitcoin ETFs helped drive the crypto’s price higher. That may no longer be the case.
However, things have started to change. Last week, bitcoin’s BTCUSD, +0.71% price rose despite a net outflow of $468 million from bitcoin ETFs, according to data from crypto market maker Wintermute.
CVC Is Said to Seek $3 Billion Valuation for Japan’s FineToday
the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. CVC owns a majority stake in FineToday, and Japanese skincare company Shiseido Co. owns about 20%.
Brownlee aims to prove Olympic potential in Yokohama
Jonny Brownlee will aim to prove his fitness at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Yokohama this weekend as he bids to secure a place at Paris 2024. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: ‘It was embarrassing’ – Star on apology to opponent and watching Rafael Nadal highlights
Naomi Osaka has revealed how watching Rafael Nadal highlights and an "embarrassing" practice session has helped her prepare for her Italian Open run. ( read original story ...)
Japanese indie publishers steer Tokyo Indie Games Summit: “Companies are paying attention”
Indie gaming in Japan is growing, while domestic investment in indie publishing and greater investment in independent ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Tokyo DisneySea’s new Fantasy Springs area shown to media
The new Fantasy Springs area, which will become the eighth zone at Tokyo DisneySea in the city of Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, was introduced to newspap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)