To evaluate Hachijojima’s suitability as a destination for overseas business jet operations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a demonstration project in the summer of 2025 using a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s bond moves matter more than crypto sentiment for investors now
Japan’s yield surge is reshaping the gold–Bitcoin narrative, with analysts framing BOJ intervention as the key liquidity catalyst.
Tokyo stocks end higher as concerns over U.S.-Europe trade tensions ease
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday, supported by easing concerns over trade frictions between the United States and Europe, while the B ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond vigilantes are sending a warning governments can’t ignore, Yardeni says
The yields on Japan's long-term debt pulled back early on Wednesday after Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama urged investors to remain calm. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Japan’s Chugoku region
TOKYO: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday (Jan 6), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, followed by a series of sizeable ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Japan; another follows minutes later
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.2, which measured a strong 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale hit the Asian country’s Shimane Prefecture at 10:18 am on Tuesday, as per The Japan Times. Just 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes continue to shake western Japan after strong jolt on Tuesday morning
Earthquakes continue to rattle western Japan after a magnitude 6.4 tremor struck the area on Tuesday. Officials are urging the public to be prepared for the possibility of more quakes in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Stabilizes as BOJ Keeps Rates Unchanged amid Slowing Inflation
The crypto market shows signs of stability as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) holds its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday. Bitcoin advances towards $90K ...
Crypto market bill nears Senate markup after Trump’s nod
Senate crypto bill advances as Trump highlights momentum on regulation.
Kyushu’s Nagoya Castle: Ruins that make visitors feel like Indiana Jones
Atop a small mountain on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula northwest of Karatsu City, the ruins of a castle built more than four centuries ago look out over the Genkai Sea toward Korea. Image: Vicki L ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Caught Off Guard by Angry Comments from Opponent After Beating Her at Australian Open
"I guess that emotions were very high for her," the four-time Grand Slam winner said ( read original story ...)
‘Sorry she was mad about it’ – Osaka beats Cirstea
Naomi Osaka receives a frosty handshake from Sorana Cirstea after she beat the Romanian to reach the third round of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is dissolving the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%
The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 fiscal year to 1% from 0.7%. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly advance as Bank of Japan leaves interest rates on hold
Asia-Pacific markets rose as investors looked ahead to the Bank of Japan's decision.