After easily losing the first set, the Italian - who is now ranked at No. 177 in the world - bounced back at the start of the second set and took a 3-1 lead. But it didn’t take long form the former world No. 1 to respond - and she did in style - by ...
Stabbing attack at Tokyo subway station
Tokyo police say a woman has been injured after a man went on a stabbing spree at a subway station in Tokyo. The police say the attacker is in custody and that they are investigating the incident. ( read original story ...)
Suspect’s family alerted police after woman went missing near Tokyo
Sources say the family of a man arrested on suspicion of abandoning his former girlfriend's body near Tokyo had contacted police after she went missing. The family reportedly said that he may have ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet reaches 5,555 Bitcoin milestone with latest 555 BTC buy
Metaplanet adds 555 BTC, reaching 5,555 Bitcoin worth $536 million. The Tokyo firm plans to raise $250 million to further expand its BTC strategy.
Here’s Why Many Crypto Industry Insiders Think Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million by 2029
Some crypto industry executives are forecasting stunning price gains.
Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank
Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank. The initiative also opens a new payment gateway for businesses in Bhutan, enabling them to accept ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 7-day winning streak as US tariff worries weigh
Nikkei witnessed a slight dip, ending a seven-session winning streak. Pharma stocks fell after Donald Trump's tariff announcement. Automakers also declined due to a stronger yen. Sony shares dropped ...
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to Host “Beyond 5G ready showcase” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from May 26 to June 3
The "Beyond 5G ready showcase" Event Office has announced that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (hereinafter the "MIC") will host "Beyond 5G ready showcase," an event providing an ...
Warning that Japan could play debt “card” in tariff war
The Japanese auto industry stands to lose billions as a result of the US tariff war which is creating what the country’s prime minister has said is a “national crisis.” ...
Mother of suspect in Sapporo beheading case sentenced for role in cover-up
Hiroko Tamura was sentenced to one year and two months in prison, suspended for three years, for aiding in the mutilation and concealment of a corpse. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 Review: A Solid Step Forward Into Legit All-Terrain Capability
The Yokohama Geolandar G018 A/T4 is a new all-terrain tire option that is looking to go after the best. It delivers more traction, but ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions
Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin buy comes as Beijing and Washington signal a tentative return to trade talks following a rocky period for crypto.
Trump Crypto Leak: Biggest firms loading up on Bitcoin
High-speed trading firms and ETF giants are fueling a new wave of crypto adoption—backed by Trump and Wall Street
Osaka’s yellow street slashes prostitution by 90% using nudge theory
Police believe the striking colour makes the streetwalkers and their potential clients feel uncomfortably conspicuous. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi to buy Torii Pharmaceutical for $1 billion, Nikkei says
Japanese drugmaker Shionogi plans to acquire Torii Pharmaceutical for about 150 billion yen ($1.01 billion), the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo to Temu: Japan’s shoppers make a generational shift
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Japan has long been known as a retail graveyard, where even global giants like Tesco, Walmart and Carrefour ... ( read original story ...)