Naomi Osaka's woes deepened when the struggling former world number one pulled out of her home Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo complaining of abdominal pain on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
PM Modi leaves for Tokyo to attend Shinzo Abe’s funeral on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Tokyo on Monday evening to attend the state funeral of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, who reshaped Japan's foreign policy including setting out a bold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Yen Intervention Cost Estimated $20.8 Billion: Media
The Japanese government's intervention to bolster the national currency last week cost an estimated three trillion yen ($20.8 billion), a new record, the Nikkei business daily and other local media ...
Japan repeats readiness to respond to speculative yen moves
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki issued a fresh warning on Monday about the weakening yen, saying that authorities stood ready to respond to speculative moves behind the currency's falls.The ...
Japanese government to face three new forced sterilization suits
The government is slated to face three new damages lawsuits over forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenic protection law. On Monday, a woman with cerebral palsy filed a lawsuit with the ... ( read original story ...)
Military continues search for airman sucked out to sea while snorkeling off coast of Japan
Japanese and American military crews plan to continue the search for a missing U.S. airman who was sucked out to sea while snorkeling off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Why Is Shinzo Abe’s State Funeral Such a Controversy in Japan?
People hold banners and placards during a protest against Shinzo Abe's State Funeral at JR Shinjuku Station on Sept. 25, 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Groups of protesters gathered to denounce the state ... ( read original story ...)
Interpol seeks arrest of failed crypto-firm boss Do Kwon
Interpol has asked law enforcement agencies worldwide to find and arrest Do Kwon, founder of the failed cryptocurrency Terra. BBC Korean says a red notice has been issued for the 31-year-old, who is ...
Finally Bullish Catalysts For The Japanese Yen
A looming global economic recession and the end of carry trades provide additional potential catalysts to turn the tide in favor of the Japanese yen. Read more here.
POLL-Japan Q3 manufacturers’ mood seen firmer, outlook flat in BOJ tankan
Japanese manufacturers' business mood likely improved in July-September helped by an easing in COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions, a Reuters poll of economists showed. TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Kamala Harris arrives in Japan TEST
The US vice-president has been welcomed in Japan by officials. Sentence two Sentence three Kamala Harris arrives in Japan TEST. Video, 00:00:39Kamala Harris arrives in Japan TEST Up Next. US warns of ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Harris calls US-Japan alliance ‘a cornerstone’
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Monday shortly after arriving in Tokyo for the state funeral of his predecessor, Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
It’s Not Bitcoin! Satoshi Nakamoto May Have Contemplated Giving This Name To Their Crypto Creation
Interestingly, a day before that, a purchase was made in the same service provider for the domain name Netcoin.com, drawing speculations that Nakamoto may have initially called the crypto asset with a ...
Crypto Exchange Binance Eyes Return to Japan, 4 Years After Exit: Report
The world’s largest crypto exchange Binance will apply for a license this time, as Japan looks set to adopt Web3-friendly policies.
Crypto exchange Binance seeks permit to return to Japan market after 4 yrs
Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is seeking a license to operate in Japan, four years after retreating from the country as it didn't have a permit ...
Japan’s Nikkei closes sharply lower on global slowdown worries
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed sharply lower Monday amid concerns rate hikes to combat inflation in the United States and Europe could lead to a global economic slowdown and hurt Japanese ...