The Tokyo Marathon is adding a non-binary category for runners from 2025, making it last of the six World Major Marathons to do so. The marathon with a planned field of about 38,000 runners will set ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police rearrest swindlers, seize list of 90,000 elderly people
Police in Tokyo have served fresh warrants on four people on suspicion of defrauding an elderly woman by persuading her to buy an apartment at an inflated cost. Police say the four suspects pushed the ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson makes Paris Olympics, puts Tokyo marijuana suspension behind her
Sha'Carri Richardson’s spot on the 2021 Olympic team was stripped from her after she tested positive for THC, the primary compound found in cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based Metaplanet to Issue 1-Billion Yen Bonds to Purchase Bitcoin
The company wants to issue bonds worth 1 billion yen (approx. $6.26 million) to raise funds to buy more Bitcoin tokens. ( read original story ...)
There’s no need to tip in Japan. Here’s what else travelers should know.
The Land of the Rising Sun has fascinated travelers for centuries, and this summer is no exception. Some people, particularly in Tokyo, may speak English, but it’s best to learn a few basic phrases in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as weaker yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday led by gains in auto and other export-related issues on the yen recent declines Japan benchmark Nikkei stock i ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo participants meet to discuss preparations
Delegates from countries and organizations participating in the 2025 Osaka world expo kicked off a two-day planning meeting in Japan on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Dollar tempered by threat of Japan intervention, yen fragile
The dollar attempted to break above the key 160 yen level on Tuesday but with little success as fears of intervention from Japanese officials deterred traders from punishing the yen too severely ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
Currently, Nagoya Grampus occupies ninth place with 27 points accumulated in 19 rounds. They are tied in points with their nearest competitor, tenth-placed Tokyo Verdy, and are three points adrift of ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Myaku-Myaku jet set to promote Expo 2025 Osaka
The easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Bank of Japan opens door for a hawkish double surprise
The Bank of Japan is dropping signals its quantitative tightening (QT) plan in July could be bigger than markets think, and may even be accompanied by an interest rate hike, as it steps up a steady ... ( read original story ...)
Real reason behind Naomi Osaka sudden Eastbourne withdrawal before Wimbledon revealed
Naomi Osaka may be out of Eastbourne but her fans don't have a reason to worry because the Japanese tennis star reportedly withdrew from the tournament only due to "precautionary reasons" and not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to respond appropriately to excessive volatility, govt spokesperson says
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday the authorities are closely watching currency moves and will respond appropriately to excessive volatility.Hayashi, the country's top ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to respond appropriately to excessive yen volatility, official says
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday authorities would respond appropriately to excessive currency volatility, in a fresh warning as the yen has fallen close to the key ... ( read original story ...)
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
China's BYD launched its third electric vehicle in Japan, it said on Tuesday, a sedan that will be its most expensive model so far in a market where consumers have long favoured domestic brands. The ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs. Urawa Red Diamonds – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's J1 League clash between Nagoya Grampus and Urawa Red Diamonds, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Nagoya Grampus return to the Toyota Stadium on ... ( read original story ...)