OSAKA -- "Thinking about my child's future, this is not enough," said a woman who lost her husband in the 2021 arson attack on a mental health clinic ･･･ ( read original story ...)
17-year-old boy arrested for stabbing man, stealing cash in Osaka
Police in Osaka have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of attempted murder and robbery after he stabbed a 64-year-old man at a park in Osaka City last week. According to police, the boy — who cannot be named because he is a minor — lives near ... ( read original story ...)
Patrick Mouratoglou sees Naomi Osaka’s return as the best thing for women’s tennis
Naomi Osaka's comeback delighted tennis fans after more than a year away from the sport. She's set to compete at the Brisbane International in January. Patrick Mouratoglou is thrilled not just for Osaka but also for women's tennis worldwide. Her return is ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ to focus on Japan’s progress in hitting price goal
The Bank of Japan concludes a policy meeting on Tuesday at which members are likely to debate whether economic conditions are falling into place for the bank to begin unwinding ultra-loose monetary settings. ( read original story ...)
72 million-year-old ‘blue dragon’ unearthed in Japan is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, experts say
The near-complete remains of a never-before-seen mosasaur that dominated the ancient Pacific Ocean have been unearthed in Japan. The great white shark-size creature is unlike any other aquatic animal, ( read original story ...)
Marketmind: Bank of Japan countdown almost over
The Bank of Japan's policy decision and subsequent remarks from Governor Kazuo Ueda will dominate Asian markets on Tuesday and maybe give investors an insight into how wide the divergence will be ...
Sources: Tokyo prosecutors to raid LDP factions over political fund scandal
Tokyo prosecutors are said to be preparing to raid offices related to two major factions of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party over a political fund scandal. NHK has learned from sources familiar ... ( read original story ...)
Video shows riders stranded 130 feet in air after coaster stops at Universal Studios Japan
The Flying Dinosaur ride at Universal Studios Japan broke down and stopped as 32 riders were 130 feet in the air on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Ascott Trust to sell three Japan hotels for $75m
The completion of the deal is anticipated in Q1 2024, with net proceeds estimated to be around Y3.9bn ($27.3m). ( read original story ...)
Crypto heavyweights amass $78 million for industry super PAC
Fairshake, a federal super PAC registered with the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”), and its network of affiliated super PACs today announced their first wave of fundraising efforts. They will ...
Coinbase Taking SEC Back to Court Over Lack of Crypto Law Clarity
The leading U.S. crypto exchange will continue its battles with regulators as the industry looks to expand in the country.
Top 3 Crypto ICO’s That Could 10X In Value – New Cryptos Launching Soon
Bitcoin Minetrix stands out as one of the top crypto presales, with a mission to streamline and democratize Bitcoin cloud mining. Fueled by its native ERC-20 token, $BTCMTX, users can engage in ...
Coinbase petitions court to review SEC denial of its request for crypto rules
Coinbase filed a petition in a federal appeals court requesting a review of a decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to deny the crypto exchange's request for new rules for the ...
Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy US Steel in $14.9B deal
U.S. Steel's shares suffered after several quarters of falling revenue and profit, making it an attractive target for rivals looking to add a maker of steel used by the auto industry.
Naomi Osaka shares special message ahead of ‘chapter No. 2’ of her career
N aomi Osaka issued a special message to her fans and everyone who has supported her throughout her career as the Japanese tennis star is hoping to do some major things in "the second chapter" of her career. Osaka, 26, hasn't played since 2022 September but she is set to compete again in the first ...
Naomi Osaka officially announces ‘Chapter 2’ of tennis career after year-long hiatus
Naomi Osaka is officially returning to the court after a year-long hiatus where she had her first child with Cordae. ( read original story ...)