Japan plans to hold an upper house election on July 20, government spokesperson, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan tariff negotiator arranging seventh US visit, sources say
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is arranging his seventh visit to the United States for as early as June 26, aiming to end tariffs that are hurting Japan's economy, two Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company blames laser tool for its 2nd crash landing on the moon
A laser navigating tool doomed a Japanese company’s lunar lander earlier this month, causing it to crash into the moon. Officials for ispace announced the news from Tokyo on Tuesday. The crash landing ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Osaka, Japan’s ‘culinary capital’, from Dotonbori’s chaos to the castle
With its neon-lit streets, culinary delights and historical landmarks, Osaka offers a sensory feast for visitors. ( read original story ...)
BTS’s Jin to livestream Osaka concert to theaters around the world
Jin of boy band BTS will livestream his July 12 performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, to theaters around the world, his agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
They say four days in Tokyo is plenty. I firmly disagree
You could hop from city to city, kids in tow, frantically ticking off Japan’s main sights. But here’s why three weeks of staying put in one city is perfect. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo student gives up softball due to abusive language from middle school coach
A student at a public junior high school in Japan's capital gave up playing softball after a coach verbally abused her, and she graduated wit ... ( read original story ...)
Wu-Tang Clan’s hip-hop legacy gets unleashed during one last victory lap at Crypto.com Arena
Wu-Tang Clan and Run the Jewels took over the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night in a spirited celebration as part of Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber farewell tour.
Crypto rises even after Iran launches missiles in response to U.S. strikes: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, cryptocurrencies rise even as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Plus, Wall Street keeps its eye on stablecoins as Fiserv launches a stablecoin ...
Anthony Pompliano’s crypto venture ProCap Financial to go public via SPAC deal
Anthony Pompliano's crypto venture ProCap Financial will go public in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check vehicle Columbus Circle Capital Corp, the American entrepreneur said on Monday. The ...
Best Crypto for 2025? Kaanch Presale Could Beat Solana’s Early ROI With a 20,000% Explosion
The crypto market’s dynamics are shifting, with Kaanch now emerging as the best crypto contender, potentially eclipsing Solana’s early gains. Currently in stage ...
Osaka, Azarenka advance on grass at Bad Homburg
Former world number ones Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka both advanced to the second round in the Wimbledon warm-up tournament at Bad Homburg on Monday. Croatian Donna Vekic lost to Diana Shnaider ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka digs deep to secure gritty victory over Olga Danilovic in Bad Homburg opener
Naomi Osaka secured her first grass-court victory of the season, defeating Olga Danilovic 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in her opening match at the WTA 500 Bad Homburg Open. ( read original story ...)
In remembering Japan’s final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace
More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC
Japan’s Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings to 11,111 BTC with a $108M purchase, aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Novel yet simple model provides smooth answer to friction mystery
Atoms slip against one another, eventually sticking in various combinations. Tectonic plates do the same, sliding across each other until they stick in a stationary state. Everything from the tiniest ... ( read original story ...)