North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan's Ministry of Defense. The Japanese have warned vessels to alert Japan's Coast Guard if they spot a fallen object, but not ... ( read original story ...)
53-year-old woman arrested for assaulting husband
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 53-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she beat her husband who is in his 60s, at their apartment on Saturday night. According to police, the ... ( read original story ...)
Morning Bid: Rally fades, Bank of Japan looms into view
The Bank of Japan's policy decision on Tuesday is the main event in Asia this week, and investors also have rate decisions from the People's Bank of China and Bank Indonesia, Reserve Bank of Australia ... ( read original story ...)
World No. 1 Sun lifts singles, doubles trophies at 2023 Women’s WTT Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Sun Yingsha of China won the women's singles title and teamed up with Wang Manyu to claim the women's doubles crown as well at the 2023 Women's World ... ( read original story ...)
The largest fusion reactor in the world fired up in Japan. Here’s how the $600 million device compares to the US’s revolutionary fusion machine.
The largest fusion reactor in the world fired up in Japan. Here's how it compares to the US's recent breakthrough toward clean, sustainable energy. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to pull out of bid to hosts Winter Games
The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) had already withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in Sapporo in October, in the face of public rejection of the initiative and in the wake of the ... ( read original story ...)
Injured Wales fly-half Anscombe replaced in Japan
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe has had his registration cancelled with Japan side Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath because of a groin injury. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leader’s Support Drops After Replacing Scandal-Hit Cabinet
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fell to fresh lows in polls taken after he reshuffled his cabinet to contain a funding scandal that threatens the future of his government. ( read original story ...)
‘Host clubs’ in Tokyo force women into sex work to pay off huge debts
A ‘vicious’ multibillion-yen system is pushing vulnerable young women who rack up extortionate bills into prostitution ... ( read original story ...)
From Blossoms to Bullet Trains: Discover a new world with Type 7’s Guide to Tokyo
It’s a dream destination for so many around the world, a true melting pot of culture, style, wealth, heritage, and the coolest cars. Tokyo is the futuristic trendsetter in so many genres, and now ERG ... ( read original story ...)
‘Superstar’ Osaka’s return a boost for women’s tour, says Mouratoglou
The women's tour needs superstars and will benefit from former world number one Naomi Osaka's return following a 15-month break, top tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou said. ( read original story ...)
From Wastepaper to High Art: Japan Seeks to Save Manga Heritage
Awakened to the country’s cultural heritage, artists, publishers and museums are trying to preserve original drawings. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas unit to buy U.S. natgas producer Rockcliff Energy for $2.7 bln
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A unit of Tokyo Gas (9531.T) has decided to buy Texas-based natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for $2.7 billion to expand ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan expected to stick with negative interest rates
Investors are widely expecting the Bank of Japan to hold off on lifting negative interest rates on Tuesday, but governor Kazuo Ueda is likely to map out more clearly its monetary policy plans following last week’s US Federal Reserve pivot towards easing. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confides what she really thinks of her partner Cordae
The Japanese star, ready to come back on the court, shared what she thinks of her current partner and father of their daughter Shai ( read original story ...)
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka Make It to the Top of the Richest Female Athletes for 2023 Surpassing the Likes of Simone Biles
The current No. 3 in the WTA circuit, Coco Gauff, has added yet another feather to her crown. Gauff took the world by storm after winning the US Open in 2023. Now, she has overtaken Eileen Gu and Iga Swiatek as the Highest Paid Female Athlete in 2023. ( read original story ...)