Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leads in a Tight Race for the Women’s Figure Skating Podium
Three Japanese skaters are in position to earn medals heading into the final ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sweep? Petrosian podium? Women’s skating in grand finale
With the International Skating Union raising the minimum age for figure skating competitors from 15 to 17, it seemed like the era of Olympic child champions might be over. Ami Nakai had other ideas. ( read original story ...)
Japan tourist arrivals mark first fall in four years as Chinese visitors stay away
The drop was driven largely by a 61% fall in arrivals from China, which has been urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan to protest comments by the prime minister about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Bank of America hikes stake in sinking crypto stock by 1,668%
BofA's 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that it owns 3,162,085 shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), worth $85.8 million, in the fourth quarter of ...
How Crypto’s Lobbying Muscle May Save a Big Bill
A market rout may have decimated the crypto industry. But its machine in Washington may power proposed regulation past concerned Democrats.
I built my career in Japan as an American. I learned there’s one thing that’s non-negotiable.
Lauren Rose Kocher never worked full-time in the US, so her understanding of corporate culture was formed almost entirely in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel sells off full stake in crypto company
SEC filing shows Thiel fully exited Ethereum treasury firm.
Japan Nikkei Broke Out: Butterfly Effects On S&P 500
The Nikkei 225 surged past 58,000, driven by Takaichi’s pro-growth reforms and a structural re-rating of Japanese equities. Rising JGB yields—30-year now above 3.5%—signal a secular shift in the bond ...
Are Yokohama Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Both Yokohama and Goodyear are well-known tire brands, but testing by Consumer Reports uncovers performance gaps worth considering before you buy. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announced as site of new Ericsson Japan R&D Center
Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) new telecom innovation R&D Center in Japan, announced in May 2025 as part of ongoing investment initiatives, will be located in Yokohama, south of the capital Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
3 men briefly buried under snow in northern Japan, 1 unconscious
Three men were buried under snow in northern Japan on Wednesday before being rescued, with one of them, likely in his 60s, unconsci ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Coast Guard keeps Tokyo Bay safe, five minutes at a time
At the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center, four teams of 20 marine traffic controllers monitor the hundreds of vessels that traverse Tokyo Bay. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US Reach $36 Billion of Gas, Mineral Deals in Trump Pact
Japan plans to invest up to $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with President Donald Trump.
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed by Parliament after last week's landslide election win that gave her a strong public mandate. ( read original story ...)