Voting kicked off Sunday for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly, a poll seen as a key barometer of public sentiment towards the central government, which has been struggling with low approval ratings. ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps ‘2+2’ talks with US after defense spending hike demand sparks anger in Tokyo: media
Japan has scrapped the planned July 1 meeting in Washington of foreign and defense ministers (known as "2+2") with the US, media reported Sunday, citing an unofficial overture from Washington ... ( read original story ...)
‘Doomsday Scenario’—Bitcoin Suddenly Drops Under $100,000 As Crypto Price Crash Fears Hit Ethereum And XRP
Bitcoin has plummeted sharply amid fears U.S involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict could escalate into a wider regional ...
The Trump Family Is Quietly Building a Crypto Empire
(Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) Just a few years ago, Donald Trump called crypto a “scam” and “dangerous.” Today, from the Oval Office, he champions it as the future of finance. This ...
Crypto and IPO lull revive Spac market as Wall Street warms up to risk again
From regulatory fatigue to speculative resurgence, the blank-cheque boom is back—this time with crypto in the driver’s seat.
Monster Energy’s Arisa Trew (Skateboarding) and Ryan Williams (BMX) Earn Dominant Victories on Day 1 of X Games Osaka 2025
Bringing the heat to X Games Japan! Monster Energy congratulates its team of BMX, Moto X, and Skateboarding athletes on their history-making performances on the first day of X Games Osaka 2025. On ...
Marcos returns from working visit to Osaka
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is back in the Philippines after a working visit to Osaka, Japan, his office said Sunday evening. ( read original story ...)
21 Best Crypto Tax-Free Countries in 2025
Discover the best crypto tax-free countries to maximize your investments, avoid common tax mistakes and the worst countries taxing crypto.
Quantum breakthrough: ‘Magic states’ now easier, faster, and way less noisy
Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create "magic states"—a key component for fault-tolerant ...
Voting under way in Tokyo assembly race, prelude to national election
Voting is under way Sunday in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, regarded as a bellwether for this summer's House of Councillo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo votes in local election seen as key test for ruling party
Local media have speculated that another blow in the polls for Prime Minister Ishiba's party could lead to a change of LDP leadership. ( read original story ...)
Asiana flight to Tokyo turns back due to engine issue
An Asiana Airlines Inc. flight bound for Tokyo returned to Incheon, west of Seoul, around one hour after departure on Saturday following the detection of an engine issue, the company said. The OZ108 ... ( read original story ...)
Ether Leads Crypto Selloff as US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites
Ether fell sharply while Bitcoin held steady after President Donald Trump said US bombers attacked Iran’s three main nuclear sites.
Japan’s debts are shrinking. Its troubles may be only starting
Japan’s fiscal position also appears healthier following a rare burst of inflation, which has boosted tax receipts. Preliminary data suggest the country recorded a surplus for the first time in 17 ...
The unprecedented fall and loss again. Three consecutive losses even after cutting two coaches → F…
Yokohama F.The decline in Marinos is unusual. There is no effect at all on the manager's replacement. Yokohama lost 0-1 to Faziano Okayama in the 21st round of the Japanese J-League in the 2025 season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s iconic bullet trains get a makeover
The new E10 Shinkansen model will replace the current E2 and E5 bullet trains when they are retired in 2030, marking the first time a non-Japanese agency has designed Japan's sign ... ( read original story ...)