Korean PC bang, internet cafes filled with high-speed PCs, are making their way to Japan. Starting Friday, Japanese esports fans will have the opportunity to visit an exhibition that will plug them ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Sanja Festival brings out traditional tattoos
Tokyo's centuries-old Sanja Festival is a big event on the local religious calendar. It's remarkable not just for the spectacle but also for being a rare opportunity for traditional Japanese tattoos — ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks, bonds, yen slump as high oil prices fuel inflation concerns
Tokyo stocks fell Monday alongside the yen and government bonds as inflation concerns fueled by elevated crude oil prices triggered a ... ( read original story ...)
Why are millions of homes in Japan empty? Inside the shocking rise of abandoned “ghost houses” across the nation
Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, ... ( read original story ...)
Top 2 reasons why the Nikkei 225 Index is crashing today
There are concerns about the Japanese economy amid these risks. The Nikkei 225 Index dropped for three consecutive days, reaching a low of ¥60,910, its lowest level since May 7 this year. It has ...
New Ghibli exhibitions coming to Osaka and Kyoto later this year
Studio Ghibli is a cultural phenomenon, with its heartfelt, beautifully crafted anime amassing legions of fans around the world. In recent years, the Ghibli Universe has leapt off the screen into ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opens door to retail crypto investing as brokerages build in-house trusts
Japan is preparing to make cryptocurrency investing easier for ordinary people as some of the country’s biggest brokerage firms move to launch crypto investment trusts and exchange-traded products.
Crypto Long Liquidations Hit $584 Million in 24-Hour Sell-Off
Crypto longs lost $584 million in 24 hours as Ethereum and Bitcoin led a sharp liquidation flush across exchanges.
Japan leads global bond markets lower as inflation fears rise
The nation’s 30-year rate has surged 20 basis points, the highest since the tenor’s debut in 1999 Read more at The Business Times.
Yoshimura to seek re-election as Osaka governor if referendum Is held
There had been speculation that Hirofumi Yoshimura may opt not to run for reelection as Osaka governor with a view to a future return to national politics. ( read original story ...)
Bryan Bagunas a champion anew as Osaka outlasts Suntory in Japan SV. League finals
Alas Pilipinas star Bryan Bagunas captured another overseas title after Osaka Bluteon swept the Suntory Sunbirds, 25-22, 25-20, 25-18, in Game 3 of the 2025-2026 Japan SV. League Finals on Sunday at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hits highest in 29 years
Mounting concern over the impact of rising crude oil prices on Japan's economy has sent the country's benchmark long-term interest rate to a 29-year high. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s extra budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says
TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) - Japan's government will likely issue fresh debt as part of funding for a planned extra budget to cushion the economic blow from the Middle East war, a government source with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Analysts Brace for Risk-Off Monday Open as Trump Teases Iran Nuclear Strike
Crypto traders brace for a risk-off open as Trump signals possible US strike on Iran and warns of nuclear escalation.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses out on title as Al Nassr lose 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two final
Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for another trophy as Al Nassr faced Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final, a match that could have delivered his first title with the club. However, it was not what he expected as his team lost 1-0. While much of ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo launches Japan’s first overseas training program for foreign bus drivers
SAPPORO -- Facing a shortage of local bus drivers, the Sapporo Municipal Government has launched a new initiative to train foreign drivers overseas an･･･ ... ( read original story ...)