Japan spent a record ¥9.8tn ($62bn) from late April to May to boost the yen, but the currency has resumed its slide towards 34-year lows even as expectations build for interest rate rises, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending seen rising for first time in 14 months: Reuters poll
Japan is expected to post its first year-on-year rise in household spending in 14 months, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, although the tepid growth is likely to highlight persistent weakness in the ... ( read original story ...)
Kiwami Ramen opens in former Wild Ginger location in the Highlands
Kiwami Ramen is located a more than 2,400 square foot space formerly occupied by the Wild Ginger Sushi Bistro. ( read original story ...)
Summer Heatwave? How Paris 2024 Athletes And Organisers Are Preparing
Parts of the world are now experiencing deadly heatwaves. How would Paris 2024 Olympics athletes and spectators be protected and supported in the case of a heatwave? ( read original story ...)
Running star wants world to move faster on air pollution
Kenya's 800 metres world record holder David Rudisha is urging the planet to combat air pollution, saying athletes need clean air to keep smashing boundaries at showpiece events like the Olympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka left court crying after loss to Swiatek
Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday’s epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek, but insisted: “I’ve felt worse.” The Japanese star led 5-2 in the final set of a pulsating second-round clash and even had a match point. But defending champ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Tokyo CPI inflation rises to 2.2% from 1.8%, recovers from 26-month low
Japan's Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.2% YoY in May, climbing from the previous 1.8%. May's CPI inflation in Tokyo rebounded from April's 1.8%, a 26-month low. ( read original story ...)
Venus spacecraft loses connection with Japan, threatening planet’s sole mission
Humanity's only in mission in Venus is in limbo after Japan's Akatsuki went dark last month, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency confirmed. ( read original story ...)
U.S. sailor gets 18 years for delivering classified documents while in Japan
A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 18 years in prison on espionage charges, federal officials announced Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is determined to keep hunting whales. And now it has a brand new ‘mothership’
Wearing a toy whale hat, whale tie and a whale motif shirt, Hideki Tokoro spends much of his days thinking about the world’s largest mammals. But he doesn’t want to protect them. He wants to hunt them ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Returns To Nagoya Airport For 1st Time Since Pandemic As Only European Carrier
Finnair has restarted flights to Nagoya for the first time since the pandemic, with its first flight back touching down on Thursday evening - this marks the Japanese airport's first direct connection ... ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek’s emotional plea to French Open fans after Naomi Osaka thriller
Iga Swiatek — the two-time defending champion at the French Open — pleaded with fans to stop yelling out mid-point after her epic three-set comeback win over Naomi Osaka in the second round on ( read original story ...)
Swiatek saves match point to beat Osaka in thriller
Defending champion Iga Swiatek avoids her earliest French Open exit by saving a match point before beating Naomi Osaka in a second-round thriller. ( read original story ...)
Column-Japan to keep record wealth overseas: McGeever
Japan solidified its status as the world's largest creditor last year as the country's net international investment position grew to a new all-time high as a share of gross domestic product. Should ... ( read original story ...)
Japan town that blocked view of Mount Fuji already needs new barrier, as holes appear in mesh screen
The people of Fujikawaguchiko were tired of tourists trampling over their town for a free view of Mount Fuji, but their anti-tourism measures appear insufficient. ( read original story ...)
Swiatek vs Osaka classic proves women must now headline night slot at French Open
Osaka v Swiatek is a brilliant watch,” wrote Andy Murray on social media, midway through Tuesday afternoon’s match. “WTA need to do more to capitalise on these match-ups!” ( read original story ...)