The rebound follows a sharp sell-off in the U.S. with the Dow and the S&P 500 notching their worst sessions since September 2022.
Yen’s wild ride: Ups, downs, and Bank of Japan interventions
By Leika Kihara, Pasit Kongkunakornkul, Vineet Sachdev and Kripa Jayaram (Reuters) - The Japanese yen has been under pressure in the past few years as markets focused on the wide U.S.-Japan interest ...
A powerful quake hits off Japan’s coast, causing minor injuries but prompting new concerns
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 and was centered off the eastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 30 kilometers (18. ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: Videos Show Cars, Houses Trembling After Strong Tremors Shake Island Nation
The quakes, measuring 6.9 and 7.1, shook the southern region, causing widespread damage and shaking buildings, cars, and infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
Japan leads Central Asia summit amid rising tensions with Russia, China
Japanese prime minister embarks on historic visit to Central Asia, aiming to reshape region's geopolitical balance with $2 billion support package, challenging Russian, Chinese influence ... ( read original story ...)
Teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting junior high school girl in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA -- A temporary teacher at a junior high school here was arrested on Aug. 7 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a junior high school girl while knowing she was under 16 years old. Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
“People saying I didn’t deserve to win… I started crying a lot”- Naomi Osaka recalls Serena Williams’ controversial US Open loss to her
Naomi Osaka revisited the criticism she received from certain sections of tennis fans after her maiden Grand Slam triumph at the 2018 US Open. The former World No. ( read original story ...)
Nisei Week Japanese Festival returns to Little Tokyo with a parade and street dancing
But the grand launch happens Aug. 11 with the The Grand Parade, which features traditional Japanese dancers, taiko drummers, community groups, and the newly crowned Nisei Week Queen and Court, the Grand Parade will make its way around the streets of historic Little Tokyo starting on Central Avenue at 4 p.m. ( read original story ...
IBM Prepares For A Quantum-Safe Future Using Crypto-Agility
IBM's Quantum Safe platform aims to protect organizations from future quantum threats to classical cryptography.
Coinbase’s Top Lawyer Sees US-Led ‘Race to Top’ in Crypto Hubs
In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Ryan Weeks surveys the global competition to be a crypto industry hub.
The yen’s rollercoaster ride
The BOJ’s interest rate rise shook global markets and the Japanese currency. Here’s a look at how the central bank has influenced the yen over the years ...
Osaka beats another top player in return from maternity leave, routing Jabeur 6-3, 6-1 in Toronto
Naomi Osaka of Japan beat another top player in her return from maternity leave, routing ninth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday in the National Bank Open ... ( read original story ...)
One of my goals is to do split forehand like Kim Clijsters & Serena Williams: Naomi Osaka on adding ballet dancer to her team
Naomi Osaka recently talked about the addition of ballet teacher Simone Elliott to her team and how it has been beneficial for her game. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stylez Brings a Rebel’s Eye to Her Larger-Than-Life Wigs
“I was always, ‘I’m going to do everything my way and by myself.’ I never wanted to be underneath anyone,” Tokyo tells W. “I’m a little rebellious: I don’t like people telling me what to do or how to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan residents share horror clips of buildings shaking in 7-magnitude earthquake
A seven-magnitude earthquake has hit parts of Japan, prompting tsunami warnings, and residents have shared clips of the disaster to social media showing buildings shaking and furniture moving ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake with 7.1 magnitude hits off southern Japan, sparking new concern over major quakes
Thursday's quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Kyushu at a depth of about 30 kilometers (about 19 miles) below sea surface, the Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)