SAPPORO -- A lawsuit in Japan about family names after marriage is now at an important time. A couple in Sapporo sued the state. They say parts of the･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
New Jersey DEP investigating alleged cluster of cancer cases
Environment officials will collect samples at sites near a former landfill in New Jersey. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Yoyogi Village is closed—but its urban sustainability experiment still matters
Tokyo’s Yoyogi Village closed permanently in 2020, but outdated travel stories still recommend it. Its temporary buildings, landscaped courtyard and commercial spaces also raise larger questions about urban sustainability, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rises to three-decade peak
Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to a three-decade high on Tuesday, driven by rising overseas bond yields and speculation about a near-term Bank of ...
Tokyo festival turns streets into a giant water fight
Crowds drench mikoshi bearers with buckets, hoses and water pistols during Tokyo's triennial Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri on 16 August 2026. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
By Lawrence Delevingne BOSTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models developed by Chinese companies the U.
Dutch Prosecutors Sell $2.5M of Crypto From Bankrupt Platform Knaken
The trustee says Knaken bought the coins in its own name, leaving customers with a euro claim against a company that has collapsed.
Japan Q2 growth misses forecasts on weaker spending, investment
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending, highlighting the ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Averted a Major Earthquake Disaster
Japan avoided a major disaster after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit last month. Our reporter River Akira Davis visited Kumamoto, a prefecture near the epicenter, to see how it built quake-proof ... ( read original story ...)
5 must-see summer festivals happening in Tokyo this August 22-23 weekend
Here are some festive events to check out this weekend, from lively Bon Odori celebrations to Awa Odori and Latin music ... ( read original story ...)
China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistake
Japan's commercial property market is in a league of its own, but the sharp repricing in China creates compelling opportunities for investors Global commercial real estate investment markets are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits a 30-year high as growth data disappoints
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996 on Monday as fresh data showed the world's fourth-largest economy grew far more slowly than expected in the second quarter ...
Juventus welcomes YOKOHAMA Tyre as its new Official Partner
Juventus is delighted to welcome YOKOHAMA Tyre as the Club’s new Official Partner, following the signing of a multi-year sponsorship agreement.The agreement marks the start of a new collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest man accused of supplying drugs to youths, find over 5,000 pills at home
OSAKA -- A man suspected of illicitly dealing prescription drugs to young people in a corner of Osaka's Minami district known as a hangout for youths ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year bond yield hits 3-decade high as inflation, central bank pressures mount
The yield has risen for six consecutive sessions, marking the longest winning run in more than a year. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tokyo stocks mixed as gains locked in, tech shares advance
Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning as gains were locked in after recent rapid rises, while some heavyweight technology issues sup ( read original story ...)