More than two-thirds of Japanese firms believe the government should compile an extra budget later this year to mitigate the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs and rising prices, a ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘Dreams Take Flight’ Stage Show Debuts at Tokyo DisneySea
The new “Dreams Take Flight” stage show premiered at Tokyo DisneySea on July 16, 2025. Tokyo Disney Resort announced the show last year. It features Mickey and his friends fixing up an airplane so ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Says US Will Stick to 25% Tariff on Japan, May Have Deal With India Soon
On July 7, Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea, effective August 1. He also announced separate rates for a number of other countries. On Tuesday, he said letters would be ... ( read original story ...)
After earlier defiance, House GOP aligns with Trump to move forward with crypto bills
House Republicans on Wednesday followed directions from President Donald Trump to move forward with a package of legislation that includes three cryptocurrency measures -- a day after hard-liners defied the president and tanked it.
Trump’s World Liberty crypto tokens to become tradable
By Tom Wilson -Holders of the digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, one of the crypto ventures of the family of Donald Trump, voted on Wednesday to make them tradeable, paving the way for their wide sale and purchase -- potentially boosting the value of the president's holdings of them.
Sumo: Onosato stunned, Hoshoryu falls again as both yokozuna beaten
Onosato suffered his first defeat as a yokozuna while his fellow grand champion Hoshoryu fell to a third straight defeat as a day of ... ( read original story ...)
Now Pitching in Japan, Former Cy Young Winner is Doing Things No One Else Is, Good and Bad
Trevor Bauer has hit the 100-strikeout mark with the Yokohama Baystars, but he also has the highest ERA of any qualified starting pitcher. ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive to Perform Further Demonstrations Flights at Osaka Expo2025
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, will perform further demonstration flights of the SKYDRIVE (SkyDrive Model SD-05) at the Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
What is ‘Crypto Week’? Why it matters for markets
"Crypto Week" kicks off in the U.S. as lawmakers debate key bills that could reshape digital asset regulation. Here’s what the legislation means for Bitcoin, investors, and the future of crypto in America.
Crypto bounces on renewed optimism House could pass key stablecoin legislation this week
Cryptocurrencies and several stocks tied to the ecosystem rose Wednesday as investors dismissed a snag in what was expected to be a winning week for crypto regulation. Bitcoin was last higher by nearly 2% at $118,
‘Japanese First’ party rocked by suspicions of Russian interference
TOKYO -- Populist upstart party Sanseito, which has gained traction with a "Japanese First" message, is in hot water after reports that one of its candidates for Sunday's upper house election did an ...
Toiling Mets Reportedly Interested In Veteran Free Agent Reliever
The New York Mets entered the break a half game behind the Philadelphia Phillies, and with pitchers sidelined, have reportedly shown interest in David Robertson. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: BayStars add former MLB pitcher Fujinami
The DeNA BayStars on Wednesday announced the signing of former major league pitcher Shintaro Fujinami, who spent the last season-a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Tours Tokyo in ‘Off Day,’ New Travel Series Following Athletes Exploring the Cities They Love (EXCLUSIVE)
UltraBoom Media, LeBron James’ Uninterrupted and Naomi Osaka’s Hana Kuma team to launch 'Off Day,' a new travel show that merges food and sports. ( read original story ...)
Guidance Tamil Nadu’s Japan desk opened in Osaka
The Guidance Desk in Osaka, Japan facilitates trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto Week’ sees new life as Trump presses for House approval
After a failed House vote, Trump says 11 of 12 key lawmakers now back advancing the GENIUS Act. One day after the U.S. House failed to advance a key crypto legislative proposal, President Donald Trump ...