Two of Indian’s three women’s singles players, Malvika Bansod and Ashmita Chaliha, could meet in the second round. ( read original story ...)
Old tsunami Japan footage resurfaces in false posts after earthquake in 2024
Clips showing a huge tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 have been viewed tens of thousands of times with a false claim they were filmed after an earthquake rocked the East Asian country in August 2024. Japanese authorities said only minor waves were recorded following the quake on August 8 and no major damage was ...
Double earthquake puts Ibaraki on alert for more shaking
Two earthquakes rocked Ibaraki Prefecture and surrounding areas early on Aug. 19, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay alert for strong tremors over the next week. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says she doesn’t want many more kids because giving birth was ‘traumatic’
Naomi Osaka, 26, doesn't plan on having "many more" kids because she had a traumatizing experience giving birth to her daughter. The tennis player posted a video on her TikTok account on Sunday, responding to a comment questioning whether she was pregnant and wishing her many more kids. ( read original story ...)
Graffiti found at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine again
Tokyo police are investigating yet another case of graffiti at Yasukuni Shrine in the capital. The shrine honors Japan's war dead. Those remembered include leaders convicted of war crimes after World ... ( read original story ...)
Will crypto’s growth hinge on becoming a daily currency?
Their conversation highlighted differing perspectives on whether crypto must become a daily currency for it to have a significant impact. Nelson opened the discussion by addressing the concerns ...
Exclusive-Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 billion valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO, sources say
Japan's national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway operator as early as October-end, three sources said, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling LDP to hold leadership election on Sept 27, Fuji TV says
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is finalising its plans to hold the party's leadership election on Sept. 27, Fuji TV reported on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets take a breather after last week’s rally; inflation data and central bank decisions on deck
Traders will watch out for central bank releases, including the Bank of Korea's rate decision and minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's August meeting.
Discovering Undiscovered Gems In Japan August 2024
Japan’s stock markets have shown a strong rebound recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 8.7% and the broader TOPIX Index up 7.9%, buoyed by better-than-expected U.S. economic data and a weaker ...
Sapporo decides to abandon bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics
SAPPORO—Sapporo has decided to give up its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in the face of public distrust over scandals connected to the Tokyo Summer Games, sources said Oct. 5. The ... ( read original story ...)
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, Tremors Felt In Central Tokyo
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, just northeast of Tokyo, the country's weather agency said. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Ibaraki: JMA
TOKYO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, just northeast of Tokyo, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 0:50 a.m. local time, measuring lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). ( read ...
US dollar eases, yen slips, and Bitcoin stabilizes
The dollar got knocked down against the yen on Friday, losing ground against other major currencies, thanks to some pretty ugly housing data out of the U.S. Investors, always on the lookout for what ...
The Science Behind Bullet Trains’ Incredible Speeds
While maglev trains are the fastest bullet trains, they are far from the majority of Shinkansen, most of which are closer to a conventional train in their design but run on tracks built with stronger ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka forced to answer pregnancy question after ‘traumatic’ experience
Naomi Osaka has been forced to deny speculation that she is pregnant ahead of the US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion gave birth to her first child last summer and returned from a 14-month break in January. ( read original story ...)