The ministry’s request would be the highest amount ever budgeted for debt-servicing costs, which already account for about a quarter of Japan’s national budget.
Ireland name squad for World Championships in Tokyo
Ireland have named a provisional squad of 25 athletes for next month's World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Among those included in the travelling squad are Sarah Healy (1500m), Kate O'Connor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35°C or more
TOKYO: Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35°C or above, the weather office said Wednesday, after the country sweltered through its hottest ever June and July. Heatwaves ... ( read original story ...)
Live from Springfield in Tokyo: Designer Justin Haynes makes history — fashion show to stream live
Haynes, vice chairman of the Tokyo Fashion Council, will close out Tokyo Fashion Week on Sept. 5 with a live-streamed runway show from the Hope Center for the Arts. It marks the first time a Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
We drilled deep under the sea to learn more about mega-earthquakes and tsunamis
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. ( read original story ...)
Trump Family Expands Crypto Empire With $6.4 Billion Venture
President Donald Trump and his family are expanding their cryptocurrency empire with plans for a digital asset treasury company. The announcement comes as Eric Trump is scheduled for a crypto-focused ...
Ethereum rally continues as recent crypto softness puts bitcoin price at ‘inflection point’
Cryptocurrencies were rallying on Wednesday, with ethereum ( ETH-USD) continuing to lead the charge, rising more than 2.5%, among the major cryptocurrencies, while bitcoin ( BTC-USD) and Ripple's XRP ...
Alliance Agriflex 372 called world’s largest ag tire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Yokohama-ATG has unveiled the Alliance IF1400/45R32 CFO Agriflex 372, that it claims is the largest agricultural tire in the world by inflation volume. The Agriflex 372 boasts a 207 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Africa hometowns’ trigger xenophobic backlash in Japan
Media coverage in the four countries, and Japanese-language references to the articles, have been blamed for triggering an ugly backlash on social media in Japan, along with a wave of angry calls and ... ( read original story ...)
Tire makers close plants while new production begins
First, the Japanese tire maker announced it was closing its off-the-road (OTR) tire factory in Hadera, Israel, by the end of 2024. The 70-year-old Alliance Tire Co. Ltd. plant made 42,000 metric tons ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Crystal-Embellished US Open Outfit Featuring a Bedazzled Labubu Named ‘Billie Jean Bling’
Naomi Osaka played her opening US Open match in an elaborate crystal-embellished ensemble that included a matching bedazzled Labubu. ( read original story ...)
South Korea studies Japan’s MGM Osaka resort and its potential market effects
In response to the projected impact of MGM Osaka, Kangwon Land has begun planning the redevelopment of its High1 resort into a wellness and sports-centered destination. The project, branded as “K-HIT, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka honors tennis legend with bold US Open fashion statement
At the opening of the US Open, Naomi Osaka won in a rose-themed outfit that featured a surprising, trendy homage to a tennis legend. ( read original story ...)
Japan bitcoin proxy seeks $880m from overseas shares
The estimated net proceeds are from selling 180 million shares in an underwritten offering, according to a statement on Wednesday.
Top investment analyst predicts 30% surge in ‘trailblazing’ crypto stock
The analyst hailed the firm's "trailblazing" approach, strong execution, and innovative financing. MicroStrategy, which adopted the Bitcoin treasury strategy in 2020, has seen its shares rise by ...
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka’s Outfit at the US Open Had an Adorable Twist
Naomi Osaka didn’t bring the 24-karat gold Labubu at the 2025 U.S Open—but her own little Labubu stole the spotlight. ( read original story ...)