The 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova allowed Osaka to reach the third round at a major tournament for the first time since the 2022 season. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation steady at 3.8% in December
Japan's wholesale prices rose 3.8% in December from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Thursday, highlighting persistent inflationary pressure from rising raw material costs. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms face serious labour crunch from aging population, survey shows
Two-thirds of Japanese companies are experiencing a serious business impact from a shortage of workers, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday, as the country's population continues to shrink and age ... ( read original story ...)
Sole official Tibetan temple in Japan offers matchmaking luck, buzzworthy photos
NAGOYA -- "It's just like being in Tibet!"That's the impression when you step into the Qambalin Buddhist temple in this city's Moriyama Ward, the only･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
JR Central to test pet-friendly shinkansen car
Central Japan Railway Co. plans to test a pet-friendly car on the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's busiest bullet train line linking Toky ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese residents in Osaka double over decade, buying homes
OSAKA -- Osaka's Chinese population has almost doubled over the past decade, with a growing number of affluent homebuyers moving to the city since the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West Seen With Kids in Tokyo Amid LA Fires
Kanye West just spent time with 3 of his kids in Tokyo following a source saying Kim Kardashian would lawyer up if West plans on making a full-time move to Japan. Here's what to know. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor wants to start study abroad grant system, including monthly activity allowance
As anyone who’s ever looked into the prospect of studying abroad at anything beyond the idle daydream level can attest, it’s not cheap. Aside from the travel expenses involved to simply get to another ... ( read original story ...)
5 Best Crypto Coins for 2025: Arbitrum, Velas, Mina Protocol, Render Network, & BlockDAG – Prepare for Potential Opportunities
The cryptocurrency market remains a hub of innovation as new projects launch and existing ones improve their technology. As 2025 begins, certain cryptocurrencie
Eight U.S. Blockchain Lobby Groups Unite Ahead of Trump’s Crypto Friendly Regime
The Texas Blockchain Council is optimistic about Trump’s comeback — but miners may face new difficulties in Texas.
‘Crucial’ time to improve China-Japan relations, Wang Yi tells Tokyo delegation
Chinese foreign minister meets visiting lawmakers from Japanese ruling coalition in latest sign of growing detente. ( read original story ...)
Japan Hit a Record 37 Million Tourists Last Year
Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 47 percent increase from the year prior. The previous record was 31.9 million in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Japan gets record 3.49 million visitors in December, capping new annual high
Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly fall as investors assess U.S. inflation data, Japan business sentiment
Investors in Asia parsed through the Reuters Tankan survey from Japan for January which showed improved business sentiment among Japanese companies. ( read original story ...)
Crypto XRP reaches all-time high above $3. It now has the $4-plus range in its sights.
XRP reached an all-time high on Wednesday, which may open the gateway for the crypto to potentially reach as high as $4.40, a technical analyst said.
Japan finance minister flags action against excessive foreign exchange movement
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday reiterated that the government would take appropriate action against excessive movement on the foreign exchange market, as the yen has seen high ...