The former chief executive of Japanese beverage giant Suntory has acknowledged he was investigated on suspicion of possessing an illegal drug but has asserted his innocence despite resigning from his ... ( read original story ...)
Commonwealth Fusion Systems eyes reactor in Japan
The Devens-based nuclear fusion developer wants to deploy a reactor in Japan in the late 2030s or early 2040s, in line with the Asian country’s broader plans to adopt the potent, low-carbon energy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Apologizes After Another Pilot Drinking Report
Japan Airlines Co. issued an apology after one of its pilots was reported to have been relieved of duty after drinking alcohol ahead of an international flight in late August. ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Pilot Reportedly Removed from Duty After Drinking Alcohol Before Honolulu Flight
A Japan Airlines pilot in command reportedly called in sick the day he was supposed to fly a passenger jet from Honolulu to central Japan on Aug. 28, and it was later discovered that he consumed ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman gets scammed by a man pretending to be an astronaut who was running out of oxygen in space
An 80-year-old woman from Japan was scammed by someone posing as an astronaut, and lost over $6K over the period of two months. ( read original story ...)
How ‘teddy bear’ coach is helping Osaka find mojo
How two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka has rediscovered her form in New York, two months after a dispiriting Wimbledon exit. ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain forecast for Tokyo, typhoon likely to form south of Japan
Torrential rain is forecast for Tokyo and surrounding prefectures from Wednesday evening and overnight, prompting Japan's weather age ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers push for release of more Epstein files. And, Trump family launches crypto
Some members of Congress are trying to force a vote to make the Trump administration release more of the Jeffrey Epstein files. And, the Trump family's crypto started trading publicly this week.
$50 million suit against crypto ‘godfather’ reads like a movie plot, featuring corrupt California cops
Deputies served as henchmen for Adam Iza, targeting an event planner who had crossed him. They stole his money, trashed his house and framed him for drug possession, suit alleges.
Factbox-From coins to miners: Trump family’s crypto playbook
The trading debut of $WLFI, a token linked to a cryptocurrency venture affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, has cast a spotlight on the family's growing footprint in the space.
Japan’s Maglev train blazing past at 310 mph stuns reporter: Watch
Japan is well known for its high-speed bullet trains. The Japanese maglev train is a marvel of engineering, reflecting a significant leap forward in the future of high-speed rail technology.In ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Apologises After Another Pilot Drinking Report
The captain was relieved from duty after it was discovered they had consumed alcohol ahead of a Honolulu-Nagoya flight, FNN reported. ( read original story ...)
Hawaii Departure Reportedly Delayed 18 Hours After Pilot Drank Too Much
A recent Japan Airlines flight from Honolulu, Hawaii, to Chubu, Nagoya in central Japan, was reportedly delayed due to a pilot’s alcohol consumption. Additionally, two other flights from Honolulu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sees Record $822 Billion Budget Request on Defense, Debt
Japanese ministries and agencies made a record request for ¥122.4 trillion ($822 billion) in spending in the budget for next fiscal year as debt-servicing costs rise while the nation also eyes more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top tariff negotiator arranging to visit Washington for more talks
Japan's lead tariff negotiator Akazawa Ryosei is making arrangements to leave for Washington on Thursday for talks with senior officials of the administration of US President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s budget demands set record as political uncertainty increases
Japan's budget requests for the next fiscal year set a record for the third consecutive year, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, amid growing market concern that political wrangling within the ... ( read original story ...)