TOKYO -- As Japan's Muslim population soars on the back of government efforts to bring in more foreign workers, a severe shortage of suitable cemeteries is preventing many from burying their dead in ...
Japan’s Kato backtracks on US treasuries talk
TOKYO: Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato says the country won't use the sale of its US Treasury holdings in trade talks with Washington, clarifying his previous remarks that suggested they could ...
10 Best Cities to Visit in Japan Besides Tokyo to Add to Your Bucket List
From Osaka to Fukuoka, uncover the best cities to visit in Japan besides Tokyo, offering scenic beauty, authentic travel experiences, and more. ( read original story ...)
23-year-old man arrested for punching girlfriend in the face several times
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 23-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of assaulting his 22-year-old girlfriend by punching her in the face several times. According to police, the assault occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes shot at haters with ‘s–t to say’ after winning first championship in four years
Naomi Osaka captured her first title in four years by winning the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo, a WTA 125 event held on clay courts in France. ( read original story ...)
Trump Raising Millions at Crypto Events Prompts Ethics Concerns
Donald Trump is set to raise millions of dollars from the crypto industry this month, but the events have set off alarms for ethics experts. The president was heading to his Trump National Golf Club ...
Megaquake could trigger land drop, spike flood risk along West Coast, study says
It's a matter of when -- not if -- a significant earthquake will shake the Pacific Northwest, and a new study says some areas will sink, exposing entire communities to more extreme weather. ( read original story ...)
Corporate Treasuries Will Add $330 Billion in Bitcoin by 2029: Bernstein
Companies and plug over $330 billion into Bitcoin in five years, analysts at Bernstein have said in a research note.
Trump set to raise millions from crypto and meme coin this month
President Donald Trump has two crypto-focused dinners on the calendar this month — one aimed at deep-pocketed political donors, the other at meme coin millionaires.
The Best Places For A Day Trip If You’re Staying In Tokyo, According To Travel Guides
Looking for day trip options within a two-hour drive of Tokyo? These destinations offer many architectural, cultural, and fascinating features. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘Grateful’ After Winning First Tennis Tournament Since Becoming a Mother
Osaka won the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo tournament in France on Sunday, her first title since the birth of her daughter, Shai ( read original story ...)
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 ASEAN countries agreed to enhance their regional financial safety net by launching a new lending facility aimed at swiftly responding to crises caused by pandemics ... ( read original story ...)
Trump set to raise millions from crypto and memecoin this month
The “Crypto & AI Innovators Dinner” is $1.5 million per plate and features President Donald Trump and VC David Sacks. The May 22 gala at Trump National requires $TRUMP memecoin token ownership to ...
Trump has a shocking response to profiting from crypto
In an interview with Kristen Welker on NBC’s Meet the Press aired May 4, Donald Trump responded to criticism that he’s enriching himself via crypto ventures while in office. “I’m not profiting from ...
Bank of Japan Will Struggle to Justify Hikes After This
With an unusually gloomy outlook for both the economy and inflation target, the central bank has just made it more difficult to keep raising rates.
U.S. rejects Japan’s exemption from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The United States has refused Japan's full exemption from not only a 10 percent "reciprocal" tariff but a country-specific tariff in recent negotiations, sources close to the matter ...