Late success for Great Britain saw Paralympics GB match their medal haul from Tokyo at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Britain will bring home a total of 124 medals (49 gold, 44 silver and 31 bronze) ... ( read original story ...)
For many leaving China, it’s Japan — not the US — that’s the bigger draw
Tens of thousands of intellectuals, investors and other Chinese have relocated to Japan in recent years, part of a larger exodus of people from China ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hirata Holds Off Inspired Smyth To Win On Asian Tour
Japan's Kensei Hirata held off an inspired Travis Smyth to win the Asian Tour's Shinhan Donghae Open by a stroke on Sunday -- his second victory in as many weeks. ( read original story ...)
10-year-old girl in Japan becomes youngest person certified to prepare poisonous pufferfish — a delicacy that can be deadly
Fifth grader Karin Tabira passed a test that means she is now certified to slice and gut the poisonous fish for consumption. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firm caters to rising demand for cremations of small pets
In a country where owners of beloved pets often wish to cremate them to retain their ashes as keepsakes, a company has developed technology capable of handling even the smallest animals, such as ... ( read original story ...)
‘We’ve Barely Started’ – Analyst Predicts Craziest Bull Market Yet, Unveils Timeline for Massive Crypto Surges
A widely followed analyst and trader believes that the biggest gains of the crypto bull market are yet to be had.
Major Japanese Banks Back Stablecoin Project for Cross-Border Settlements
Project Pax aims to improve cross-border business payments through fiat-pegged stablecoins operating over a highly interoperable platform. Blockchain companies Datachain and Progmat announced Project ...
Yoga to be a demonstration sport at Asian Games 2026: Olympic Council of Asia president Randhir Singh
Randhir, who was elected unopposed as the OCA president, said yoga will need to make its impact at the Nagoya Games to be included as a medal event in the 2030 Asian Games. ( read original story ...)
NewsBriefs – Ripple CEO predicts rising demand for yen stablecoins in Japan
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees strong demand for yen stablecoins in Japan, citing the country's regulatory clarity on crypto and ...
New ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Tokyo DisneySea 23rd Anniversary Merchandise Collection
To celebrate the park's 23rd anniversary, Tokyo DisneySea will have a new 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-inspired merchandise collection soon. ( read original story ...)
How to walk the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s most sacred pilgrimage trail
It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual pull is as powerful as ever. ( read original story ...)
Japan to deploy smaller rescue vehicles after lessons learned from Noto quake
Based on the experience, the agency plans to provide disaster response teams with smaller rescue vehicles capable of operating over rough and narrow roads. ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements
Japan's major banks back Project Pax, a stablecoin initiative to improve global trade efficiency and compliance.
Japanese bank seeks to help regional economy with bus business
The company is in talks with around 10 municipalities. Senshu Ikeda plans to expand operations possibly to neighboring Hyogo Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber hosts suppliers’ day in Singapore
The event was part of Yokohama Rubber’s efforts to promote the procurement of sustainable natural rubber. ( read original story ...)
Police swoop in as rogue hawk stuns shoppers near Tokyo
A concerned passerby called the police after coming across an unusual emergency on Saturday -- a bird of prey appearing daze ... ( read original story ...)