There will be celebrations in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday regardless of whether Yokohama F. Marinos can protect its 2-1 lead in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final or Al-Ain ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower after Wall Street plunge
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Friday on selling spurred by a plunge on Wall Street overnight after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data reduced the prospects of interest rate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s April inflation slows further to 2.2%, matches forecast
Japan's core inflation slowed for a second straight month in April due to milder food inflation while staying comfortably above the central bank's 2% target, government data showed on Friday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new widowmaker trade may have shorter life
For more than two decades, investors lost their shirts in Japan. In a trade that became known as a “widowmaker”, they sold short Japanese government bonds with their tiny yields, yet suffered as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Consumer Inflation Grows at Slower Pace in April
Consumer inflation grew at a slower pace in April but remained above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target amid growing expectations over additional interest-rate increases. ( read original story ...)
Why China, Japan, and South Korea Are Holding Their First Trilateral Summit Since 2019
The trilateral summits have been on hold since 2019 due to COVID and China’s anger at Japan and South Korea moving closer to the U.S. in recent years. ( read original story ...)
Double good luck? Sapporo man finds ‘very rare’ 8-leaf clover, dedicates it to late wife
A 69-year-old man in this northern Japan city may have double good luck coming his way as he has found a rare eight-leaf clover. ( read original story ...)
Body of baby boy found at garbage dump in Yokohama
The body of a baby boy was found at a garbage dump in Yokohama on Wednesday, police said Thursday. According to police, the newborn infant’s corpse was found at around 9:50 a.m. by a worker who was ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese mini-city ready to shake up tourism in Tokyo
From Tokyo’s most coveted new gym, I was gazing at blue skies with cartoon-perfect clouds. Layered silhouettes of reflective glass towers. Neat toy-like fashion flagships (Hermès, Dior, Cartier) along ... ( read original story ...)
Pace Brings Major Alexander Calder Retrospective to Tokyo Ahead of Opening a New Gallery
Calder did not attach an explicit meaning to the sculpture’s title, as “there wasn’t a prescribed intention—he was always open for interpretation,” says his grandson, Alexander S.C. Rower, president ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
The 2025 Osaka Expo hopes to match the success from the 1970 Osaka Expo. The city of Osaka carries immense pride and nostalgia from attracting approximately 64 million people, which was the highest ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing unveils phase one $60M expansion, which will eventually double capacity
San Diego-based Sapporo-Stone Brewing just unveiled the near completion of phase one of its expansion project at its Escondido brewery. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals what changed after motherhood
After last year's absence due to pregnancy, Naomi Osaka will return to play the Roland Garros, taking advantage of the protected ranking. The Japanese woman, in an interview with The Guardian, talked about how to balance private and professional life, explaining what changed after motherhood and the birth of her daughter Shai. ( read original ...
French Open 2024 Draw: Iga Swiatek’s projected path to the final ft. potential R2 showdown with Naomi Osaka and SF with Coco Gauff
Defending champion Iga Swiatek's road to a fourth French Open title was revealed on Thursday, May 23 as the draws were unveiled. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Vs Osaka – Choose Your The Perfect Japan Adventure
Torn between Tokyo's vibrant energy vs Osaka's friendly charm? Plan your perfect itinerary with our ultimate guide to these Japanese cities. ( read original story ...)
French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal faces Alexander Zverev; Iga Swiatek, Osaka eye clash
Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster first round match at his farewell French Open while women's champion Iga Swiatek and fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka are on a second round collision course. Defending men ... ( read original story ...)