The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. ( read original story ...)
Seven quasi-gang members arrested for obstructing Apple store in Tokyo
They are believed to have been seeking to purchase many iPhone 15 handsets at the store in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward for resale. ( read original story ...)
I Stayed At One Of The Toughest Disney Hotels To Get Into, And Now I Understand Why It Almost Always Sold Out
Once you arrive at the hotel, you can leave your bags at guest services (which is where you can also buy your park tickets) before check-in time, which is at 3 p.m. JST. Once the room is ready, the ... ( read original story ...)
As Fed Gears Up For Cuts, One Hedge Funder Is Focused On A Bigger Catalyst: Japan’s Central Bank
Whether the Federal Reserve will implement a 25-basis-point reduction or a 50-basis-point cut, is top of mind ahead of Wednesday’s meeting. But there’s an "even bigger question" to answer, Thomas ...
As Fed Gears Up For Cuts, One Hedge Funder Is Focused On A Bigger Catalyst: Japan’s Central Bank
Whether the Federal Reserve will implement a 25-basis-point reduction or a 50-basis-point cut, is top of mind ahead of Wednesday’s meeting. But there’s an "even bigger question" to answer, Thomas ...
How would Japan’s ruling party race affect BOJ rate hike timing?
Japan's ruling party leadership race, which will determine who becomes next prime minister, could complicate the central bank's plan to normalise ultra-loose monetary policy. Here are some details on ...
Moriaki Kida
Growing up in socially conservative Japan, Kida realized he was gay at 16 and found it difficult to come out. For the first 11 years of his career, he was silent about his sexuality and only came out ...
Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Beat the US to Install Its First Female Leader
Japan has a female candidate among the frontrunners to become prime minister in a vote this month, raising the possibility that a nation known for lagging on diversity may appoint its first woman ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Futures Rise as Yen Pares Gain, Traders Await BOJ
Japanese stock futures edged higher as the yen pared its gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned against assuming large rate cuts will continue. Investors are also awaiting the Bank ... ( read original story ...)
A shooting near my son’s daycare center prompted us to move from California to Japan. I feel safer here.
Genie Doi has seen 5-year-olds going to the mall on their own and says it took time to get used to how independent kids are encouraged to be in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Crypto advocacy group mobilizes 100,000 voters as Election Day nears
Across the five swing states the group visited, 4 million total Americans own crypto, with 83% of them saying they are planning to cast their votes on Nov. 5.
Trump Buys Burgers With Bitcoin at NYC Crypto Hangout PubKey
Former U.S. President Donald Trump continued his overtures to the cryptocurrency industry Wednesday when he sent a Bitcoin transaction during a stop at PubKey, a crypto-themed bar in New York.
Naomi Osaka reacts hilariously in response to ‘overuse of bows’ fashion-ick after sporting similar outfit at US Open 2024
Naomi Osaka hilariously reacted to a fashion ick about the "overuse of bows." The Japanese star had previously turned heads with her bow-themed outfit at the 2024 US Open. ( read original story ...)
Air Force Will Start Deploying Ospreys Within Weeks After Safety Checks Triggered by Deadly Japan Crash
The news comes less than a year after a deadly November CV-22 Osprey crash in Japan that claimed the lives of eight airmen. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Dragon gang members arrested over Tokyo Apple Store ruckus
Seven people including members of "Chinese Dragon," a loosely organized quasi crime syndicate, were arrested on Sept. 17 on suspicion of caus･･･ ... ( read original story ...)