NAGOYA, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- A series of countdown events marking one year to go until the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games began in Nagoya, Japan here on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Deliberates North Korean Participation in 2024 Asian Games
Japan is evaluating the participation of North Korean athletes in the upcoming 2024 Asian Games in Nagoya. Despite longstanding travel bans due to nuclear issues and no diplomatic ties, Japan has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top union group advised to seek 5% pay hike during spring talks
An expert panel report stressed that the 2026 shunto will be a crucial opportunity to firmly establish a healthy cycle of rising wages and prices. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Start Unwinding Its Massive ETF Stockpile
The Bank of Japan delivered a surprise for investors even as it kept the most important tool — the policy rate — unchanged at 0.5% as expected.
Japan PM contender Koizumi wants BOJ, government to move in lock step on policy
Shinjiro Koizumi, seen as a frontrunner to be Japan's next prime minister, said on Saturday the government and central bank must move in lock step in achieving price stability and economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Labubu lament: Naomi Osaka says plush toy for the US Open final would’ve been Osaka herself
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka's last Labubu at the U.S. Open was going to be Osaka herself. For Osaka, that was the real bummer about losing one match short of the final. “Oh, don’t make me cry, man,” ...
Peru Pavilion at Expo Osaka-Kansai reaches over one million visitors and consolidates its international success
The Peru Pavilion at Expo Osaka-Kansai 2025 reached a historic milestone by welcoming its 1 millionth visitor, consolidating the country's position as one of the most attractive and popular pavilions ...
Naomi Osaka Explains Difficulties With Meditation and Stigma Around Mental Health
Naomi Osaka’s comeback on the tennis court continues to gather momentum. The four-time Grand Slam champion recently reached the second week of the US Open before bowing out to Amanda Anisimova. But ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Area Events for October 2025
The Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks is back again for autumn 2025! See a spectacular fireworks display lasting around five minutes. On Saturday, October 4, there will be a special event to commemorate the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Files for IPO as Industry Stays Active
BitGo Holdings Inc. has filed for an initial public offering in the US, adding to an active market for digital assets.
Crypto Price Prediction Today 19 September – XRP, Solana, Cardano
The crypto price prediction for top altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano is turning bullish again, following a short cooldown after the Fed’s 0.25% rate cut. While the total market cap dipped 1% ...
Companies donate fruit to Hokkaido zoo as soaring prices strain animal feed budgets
The recent surge in crop prices has even hit Japan's zoos, where the cost of feeding animals is rising and making procurement difficult. At･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya teacher installed spy cam in classroom
Aichi Prefectural Police this week arrested a 40-year-old teacher at a public elementary school teacher in Nagoya for installing a small camera in a classroom ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Eyes Upside as FTX Set to Repay $1.6B to Customers
The crypto market could get a lift with the estate of defunct crypto exchange FTX set to distribute $1.6 billion to customers.
Robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
OriHime, a robot remotely controlled by people with disabilities, is offering tours in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Historic ETF Unwind Sparks Market Sell-Off, Dip in Crypto
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) spooked markets Friday by announcing it will begin unwinding its $250 billion in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts (JREITs), assets it ...