TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Tuesday after a two-session slide, led higher by department store shares after relatively strong monthly sales. The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.3% to 42 ...
Japan Post Bank announces Digital Yen rollout for 2026
Japan Post Bank, holding $1.29 trillion in deposits, will launch "DCJPY," a blockchain-based digital currency, by the end of fiscal 2026. Backed 1:1 b ...
Japanese investors are leaving the reflation trade to foreigners
Japanese financial markets are undergoing a long-awaited reflation trade. There's just one missing factor: the Japanese investor.
Analysis-Japanese investors are leaving the reflation trade to foreigners
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Japanese financial markets are undergoing a long-awaited reflation trade. "Global investors have been a major driver of the rise in Japanese stocks," said Nicholas Smith, a ...
Suntory CEO Niinami submits resignation after cannabis-related police probe, Tokyo newspaper says
Suntory Holdings CEO and Chairman Takeshi Niinami has tendered his resignation following a police investigation into whether he violated the law prohibiting possession of cannabis, the Tokyo Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)
More local cities support idea of a casino resort in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture
Two major cities in Hokkaido prefecture (pictured), in Japan, have shown support to the idea of the prefecture hosting an integrated resort (IR) with a casino. The Hokkaido prefecture launched last ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Kotoshoho jumps 10 ranks for Autumn meet, eyes ‘sanyaku’ promotion
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament winner Kotoshoho vowed to keep rising after jumping 10 places in the latest rankings released Monday, se ... ( read original story ...)
Musk backs Japan’s anti-immigrant rally amid foreigner fears over ‘Japanese first’ policy
The Tesla and SpaceX chief and former Trump adviser has been known to back far-right parties in other countries in the past. ( read original story ...)
Trump Family Profits Even With Tepid Launch of Crypto Tokens
World Liberty Financial’s cryptocurrency token fell short of investors’ hopes. But a previous deal paved the way for a payment to the Trump family of potentially hundreds of millions of dollars.
Japan Post Bank to launch digital yen in 2026
Japan Post Bank said it would launch a digital yen by the end of fiscal 2026 to make it more convenient for its depositors to make digital financial transactions.
Digital Yen Rising: JPYC and Banks Lead Japan’s Stablecoin Push
The most recent shift came in September 2025, when Japan Post Bank confirmed plans to issue deposit tokens by 2026 using DeCurret DCP’s infrastructure. This rollout is part of Japan’s larger strategy ...
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the U.S. Open in rematch of 2019 final
“I’m a little sensitive and I don’t want to cry, but honestly, I just had so much fun out here," said Osaka, who first played Gauff back at the 2019 U.S. Open, also in Ashe, and won that one, too. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Beats Gauff, Updated US Open Women’s Tennis Bracket After Monday Results
Naomi Osaka vs. Coco Gauff was the headliner matchup for the women's draw during the Round of 16. Osaka removed most of the drama rather quickly, however. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at US Open, advancing to first slam quarterfinal since 2021 Australian Open
It was refreshing to see Osaka playing so well and so carefree, especially given her struggles since the heights she reached from 2018-21. At the 2021 French Open, Osaka said she ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pounces on Gauff’s uncertainty in US Open win
Two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka earns her most impressive win since returning to the tour by knocking out third seed Coco Gauff. ( read original story ...)
No. 23 Naomi Osaka upsets No. 3 Coco Gauff to reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
In the most anticipated matchup of the U.S. Open so far, No. 23 Osaka defeated No. 3 Gauff in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals on Monday. ( read original story ...)