The event will be held on an artificial island in Osaka Bay that has been developed to welcome some 28 million visitors In every direction there is fevered activity. Cranes are hoisting, foremen in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei sinks to 1-1/2-year low, bank index plunges 17%
Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled nearly 9% early on Monday, while an index of Japanese bank stocks plunged as much as 17%, as concerns over a tariff-induced global recession continued to rip ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kyushu Hit By 6.0 Earthquake, Days After Massive 7.7 Myanmar Quake
A major 6.0 earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu on Wednesday evening, days after Myanmar and Thailand witnessed dramatic tremors of magnitude 7.7., Asia News - Times Now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dives nearly 8% after the big meltdown on Wall Street
Japan’s share benchmark nosedived on Monday after the meltdown Friday on Wall Street over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hikes.
Japan Nikkei plunges at least 8% after open
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index plunged more than 8% on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Japan will ask US to cut tariffs but results won’t come ‘overnight’, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday the government will continue to ask U.S. President Donald Trump to lower tariffs against Japan, but acknowledged results "won't come overnight." ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese bar district to get bilingual wristbands to help start/avoid conversations while drinking
There’s nothing quite like heading out for a drink, finding a bar with a great atmosphere, and meeting new people over a couple of cold ones…except maybe heading out for a drink, finding a bar with a ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘Trump card’
Speaking about the US, Senators Imee Marcos and Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa have started using the so-called “Trump card” in the ICC cases of ex-president Duterte. The “Trump card” was raised during the ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to increase EV models to 15, diversifying production to 5 countries
NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models of its own by 2027, up from five now, with a production base spanning Japan, China, the Americas and Southeast Asia, Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
I spent 7 days in Japan — here’s what nobody tells you
Sometimes called the Kyoto of eastern Japan, Kamakura boasts dozens of shrines including the Great Buddha, a towering 13-metre bronze statue that miraculously survived a tsunami in the 15th century. ( read original story ...)
For bitcoin bulls who self-custody crypto, the global risks are growing
Many crypto believers don't trust brokers and exchanges to hold their bitcoin, but self-custody has become dangerous with climate and conflict risks.
World All-Star Jockeys Set to Compete at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23-24, 2025
The excitement of horse racing is set to reach new heights with the upcoming World All-Star Jockeys event, scheduled to take place at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23-24, 2025. This prestigious ... ( read original story ...)
World All-Star Jockeys Event to Shine at Sapporo Racecourse
The equestrian world is abuzz as the Japan Racing Association (JRA) announces the return of the prestigious World All-Star Jockeys event at Sapporo Racecourse on August 23 and 24. This annual ... ( read original story ...)
47 injured in bus collision on Tokyo expressway; at least 1 Singaporean on board
One tour bus rear-ended another while the two vehicles were travelling together on an expressway. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
‘Existential Threat’—Wall Street Suddenly Braced For A Bitcoin And Crypto Price Game-Changer
Wall Street banks are staring down the barrel of an “existential” bitcoin and crypto crisis as Trump pushes for radical new ...
Over 90 toll gates experiencing system failure cause traffic jams on expressways in Tokyo Metropolitan, Tokai regions
TOKYO: A system failure occurred Sunday (April 6) affecting Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) services on expressways across seven prefectures, including parts of the Tokyo metropolitan and Tokai ... ( read original story ...)