Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wresting and a former grand champion, has died at the age of 54. ( read original story ...)
Osaka looking at ‘bigger picture’ on her tennis comeback
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said Thursday that she was looking at "a bigger picture" and not just results since returning to tennis late last year after giving birth. "But I have to look at it ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned places in Tokyo
If you've ever seen the hit Netflix Japanese series Alice in Borderland, you'd know that there is a certain thrill and buzz when it comes to being alone in. Just me, myself and I. Well, if you want to ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds gather at Tokyo’s Ueno Park
Tokyo's Ueno Park has 800 cherry trees belonging to 55 varieties. It has become one of the most famous places for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo, with areas designated for laying out picnic mats and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hayashi: Won’t rule out any steps to respond to excessive FX moves
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yishimasa Hayashi said on Thursday, he “won't rule out any steps to respond to excessive FX moves.” Important for currencies to move in stable manner reflecting ...
The Crypto Professor: Decrypting Crypto through Education and In-depth Analysis
CHESTER, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 10, 2024 / Ryan Miller, AKA ‘The Crypto Professor' has been making significant strides in educating the public ...
Japan says it won’t rule out any FX action as yen hits 34-year low
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Yoshifumi Takemoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday that authorities would not rule out any steps to deal with excessive ...
Japan top official ‘does not rule out any action’ to deal with weaker yen
A senior official of Japan's finance ministry says he will not rule out any measures to deal with excessive currency moves, as the Japanese yen hit its weakest level against the US dollar in nearly 34 ...
Japan’s Nikkei drops as bond yield spike slams tech, property shares
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped on Thursday as a sharp spike in bond yields weighed on chip sector shares and other growth stocks, while real estate shares slumped as borrowing costs climbed. The ...
Osaka returns to BJK Cup duty with hopeful eye on Olympics
Naomi Osaka returns to the BJK Cup for the first time in four years on Friday, optimistically hoping to force her way into the Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)
The heavy-handed symbolic gestures were returned by the Bidens. Naomi Biden Neal, the eldest presidential granddaughter who was married at the White House in 2022, arrived in a dress with cherry ... ( read original story ...)
The SEC is targeting yet another crypto platform
Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Uniswap said it received a notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday that it may pursue enforcement action against it, the ...
Nikkei May Drop After Strong U.S. Inflation Data
Japanese stocks may drop after strong U.S. inflation data raised concerns that the Fed won’t cut interest rates anytime soon.
The Bank of Japan’s new path ahead
The Bank of Japan is set to normalise monetary policy when certain conditions are met, namely inflation, positive real cash earnings, and a recovery in domestic demand growth. We expect the window for ...
Japan M2 Money Stock Climbs 2.5% On Year In March
The M2 money stock in Japan was up 2.5 percent on year in March, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday - coming in at 1,243.9 trillion ...
Japan’s FX Chief Warns No Options Ruled Out After Yen Slide
Japan’s top currency official said authorities will consider all options for the foreign exchange market, and they’re ready to respond to any event after the yen fell to its lowest level versus the ...