Naomi Osaka competed in the Garden Cup against Aryna Sabalenka in her memorable custom Nike outfit first debuted at the 2024 US Open, which marked her first since birthing her daughter. ( read original story ...)
Massive earthquake strikes Japan just days after tsunami warning
A nagnitude-5.7 quake hits 67 miles northeast of Kuji, Japan, rattling coastal towns just days after a tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Play with a 1:1000 Scale Miniature Model of Tokyo with 3D Projection Mapping! Roppongi Hills’ 10th Anniversary Project “TOKYO CITY SYMPHONY” is Open!
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Roppongi Hills, a renowned landmark of Tokyo, its developer, Mori Building Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Pharmas Looking Beyond Borders for M&A to US, EU
Long a quieter, locally focused industry, Japanese pharma giants are increasingly looking to the rest of the world for deals. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans major shift as crypto moves from payments to securities law
Japan’s FSA moves crypto oversight under securities law, enforcing stricter IEO disclosures, audits and issuer transparency, while cracking down on unregistered platforms.
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was freed from police custody Monday, according to the Tomishiro police department. ( read original story ...)
Russian and Chinese bombers fly joint patrol close to Japan
TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido governor OKs restart of Japan’s newest nuclear reactor at Tomari
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- Hokkaido's governor approved restarting Japan's newest reactor at the Tomari nuclear power plant on Wednesday, marking a major step for the operator toward its goal of resuming ... ( read original story ...)
Animoca, Solv to help Japanese Bitcoin companies generate yield
Animoca Brands and Solv Protocol partner to help Japanese companies convert their Bitcoin holdings into yield, targeting large holders in the country, such as Metaplanet.
CVC plans sale of Japan’s FineToday after scrapped IPO, sources say
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is seeking a sale of FineToday Holdings, the Japanese personal-care company behind the Tsubaki shampoo brand, after shelving plans to list it in Tokyo, said ...
Japan’s Hokkaido governor approves Tomari nuclear power plant restart
TOKYO (Reuters) -- The governor of Japan's Hokkaido prefecture said on Wednesday he has approved the restart of Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari nuclear power plant in northern Japan. Naomichi Suzuki ...
US backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident
WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -- The United States has for the first time criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise last week, incidents that the Asian ...
Hokkaido Gov. Announces Approval for Tomari Reactor Restart
Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki on Wednesday announced his approval for the restart of the No. 3 reactor at Hokkaido Electric Power Co.'s Tomari nuclear power plant in the northernmost Japan ... ( read original story ...)
My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Tokyo
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a bustling city that is best discovered at a leisurely pace. ( read original story ...)
Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing tensions simmer
Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defense ministry said late Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies report it rebuffed EU’s plea to join Russian asset plans
Japan's government on Tuesday denied a media report that it had rebuffed a European Union request to join plans to use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine. "It's completely false," Vice ...