Kishida's talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday will highlight his five-nation tour that also takes him to France, Italy, Britain and Canada. ( read original story ...)
AUD/JPY justifies risk-barometer status around 91.00, Japan holiday, Aussie data probe bulls
AUD/JPY clings to mild gains around three-week high. Australia Building Permits slumped in November, Tokyo markets are off for Coming-of-Age Day. China-linked headlines propel risk-on mood amid a ...
FOCUS: Japan to build up defense from 2023 with China, N. Korea in mind
Japan will start strengthening its defense posture from this year based on three key documents that the government revised last December to better adapt to the deteriorating security environment in ...
Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo/Yokohama: The Keihin-Tohoku Line
Tohoku line is a convenient and affordable train line for anyone searching for an apartment with options for food and fun. ( read original story ...)
A guide to all things new in Japan in 2023
Japan’s cities are experiencing a rejuvenation, from creative quarters in lesser-known areas to worldwide recognised exhibitions opening in its capital. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami warning after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific island nation
Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The earthquake was centered 15 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Underpopulated Japanese cities with low population try to attract newcomers from crowded Tokyo
Nestled between mountains and the Hayasakiseto Strait, the port town of Kuchinotsu in the southern Nagasaki Prefecture of Japan boasts some of the most beautif ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2023 Australian Open, the tournament confirmed via Twitter on Sunday. Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine will be competing in her place. "Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Set to Talk Military Buildup, Chips on G7 Tour
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida starts a tour of key Western partners on Monday, after unveiling his country's biggest military buildup since World War Two as Tokyo weighs steps to counter China ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Collapse: Barry Silbert’s Crypto Empire Is In the Crosshairs of Regulators
Digital Currency Group, the head of Barry Silbert's crypto empire, is under DoJ and SEC investigations, according to Bloomberg News.
Tokyo will not get back to normal until it sheds COVID inhibitions
If you have spent much time watching any number of international news channels of late, then you have likely heard a warm welcome to Tokyo from Gov. Yuriko Koike as she tempted you to visit the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Out Of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka has become a trending topic for withdrawing from the Australian Open just a week before the tournament begins. Osaka hasn’t made a statement on why she decided to withdraw but ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Grand Slam tennis tournament following a injury-plagued 2022 campaign, WTA officials announced. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Gound SDF participates in parashooting drill
Japan's First Airborne Brigade opened the public up to a parachute drill in the Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo on Sunday as the country continues to shed its post-World War pacifism. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open following series of health setbacks
Osaka did not offer a statement on her withdrawal, but the decision comes after a number of injury-related issues for the former champion. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Withdraws from 2023 Australian Open; Replaced by Ukraine’s Yastremska
The Australian Open announced on Sunday that two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from this year's event. Dayana Yastremska claimed a spot in the main draw as a result. Osaka hasn't competed since ... ( read original story ...)