Prior to the start of the World Expo in Osaka, reporters here on March 23 were given a preview of the "human washing machine of the future" s・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Parks Jr., Osaka get revenge over Wright, Kawasaki
Osaka Evessa’s Ray Parks Jr. in the 2024-25 Japan B.League. Photo from Japan B.League.Ray Parks Jr. and Osaka Evessa got their revenge over Matthew Wright and the Kawasaki Brave Thunders. After their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 10-year-old gives debut lecture on Nagasaki A-bomb survivors’ experiences
A 10-year-old boy from the Japanese capital of Tokyo has begun telling the stories of people who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests Chinese government statement it says misquoted PM Ishiba
Japan had lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during Friday's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Japan's top government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims to Make Military More Potent With New Joint Command
Japan put the branches of its military under a single operational command, taking a step the US, China and other nations have followed to better prepare for conflict by ensuring coordination between ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying inflation target is likely to be achieved, despite potential losses on its ...
Futures buoyant, dollar drifts as markets sail toward tariff storm
Financial markets made an mixed start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising but the dollar wavering ahead of a week driven by data, Chinese earnings and the threat of steep U.S. tariff hikes on the ...
Japan’s factory activity declines accelerate, services sag, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in a year in March, dragged by declines in production and new orders in a worrying sign for the economy, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt. to promote Japanese anime, manga at Osaka Expo 2025
Japan's government will promote the charms of Japanese anime and manga at the World Expo in Osaka, which opens next month. ( read original story ...)
Think Twice Before Quitting Oral Anticoagulants After Afib Ablation?
For people with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), stopping oral anticoagulation (OAC) after a "successful" catheter ablation left them exposed to increased risk, according to a Japanese hospital's ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing, Tokyo agree to boost economic, trade ties
Beijing and Tokyo secured 20 key points of consensus on Saturday, making a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations, which analysts said will further strengthen their commitment to cultivating ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has a new tourist-oriented vending machine shop from Don Quijote
Japanese retailer Don Quijote is making a new play for international visitors, opening its first store set up only with vending machines offering items from instant ramen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aeon to expand cinema business into Vietnam
TOKYO -- Aeon Entertainment, a movie theater operator in Japan, is expanding into Vietnam with plans to open its first cinema in the country this year and invest 20 billion yen to 30 billion yen ($134 ...
SUMO/ Onosato wins first Emperor’s Cup as ozeki in playoff in Osaka
OSAKA—Ozeki Onosato captured the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in a playoff on March 23 at Edion Arena Osaka and improved his chances of promotion to yokozuna. ( read original story ...)
What Crypto Investors Should Know About The Recent OCC Pivot On Crypto Banking
The OCC is redefining and expanding crypto banking options © 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP. The intersection of the tokenized asset space and the TradFi sector has continued to accel ...
Best Crypto to Buy: 5 Tokens to Invest $700 in and Realize Every Investor’s Dream When It Hits $500,000 in 2026
The savvy investors are gearing up for this decade's most significant wealth creation opportunity, the forthcoming crypto bull run. For a mere $700, you stand a ...