Amid the power and speed of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, it's the details that tell another story. Tattoos, colorful nails, bold jewelry, and unique hairstyles showcase individuality ... ( read original story ...)
Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
Wall Street’s Jefferies Financial Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are bolstering their ties in a push to court more companies and private-equity firms globally with their services on mergers and acquisitions, borrowing and investing money, and other work. ( read original story ...)
Local shrine in Osaka to host free street art festival this month
The Enoen Festival runs from 11am to 8pm on Saturday, September 27. Admission is free. For details, visit the festival website. 5 things I learned about Japanese food at the Luxury Dining Series in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka World Expo visitors surpass 20 million
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka says the number of general visitors has surpassed 20 million. The Expo opened in April and runs until October 13. A total of 158 countries and regions are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank holds steady on key interest rate
Japan’s central bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, in a decision that was widely expected, given recent inflation trends that have stayed above target ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Two-Year Government Bond Yield Rises to Highest Since 2008
Japan’s two-year government bonds fell, pushing yields to the highest level since 2008, tracking moves in the US ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision. ( read original story ...)
Russia slams Japan’s new sanctions, vows response
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that a newly announced Japan's sanctions against Russia are "unfriendly" and warned that they "will not go unanswered."Last week ... ( read original story ...)
Anisimova, Andreeva, Pegula headline Ningbo Open field; Osaka to play Japan Open
Amanda Anisimova, Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula will headline the WTA 500 Ningbo Open, held from Oct. 13 through Oct. 19. The same week, Naomi Osaka and Elise Mertens will lead the Japan Open ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics-Back to the future as Walcott wins javelin gold in Tokyo
By Nick Mulvenney TOKYO (Reuters) -Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott clinched his first global title since he claimed Olympic gold as a teenager in 2012 when he won the men's javelin final at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers allowing North Korean athletes at 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya
Japan has barred North Korean citizens from entering the country since 2016 over its nuclear weapons programme, but has allowed athletes to compete in international sports. ( read original story ...)
Autumn 2025 in Yokohama: Oktoberfest, Food Festival, and Local Signature Dishes
Just 30 minutes from Tokyo – Discover authentic flavors and lively autumn food festivals in this historic port city. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2025: McDonald misses medal in 400m
Jamaica just missed another medal on day six of the World Athletics Championships after national record holder Rusheen McDonald placed fourth in the men’s 400m with 44.28 seconds at the National ... ( read original story ...)
McLaughlin-Levrone breaks championship record to take 400m title in Tokyo
Four years after making history in the hurdles on this track, Sydney McLaughline-Levrone added her name into the record books again, this time by winning the women's 400m at the World Athletics ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors find new resting spot in “Godzilla’s footprint”
A monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at a park in Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo has become a new spot for beachgoers t ... ( read original story ...)
Bruno Mars Fireworks Show to light up Osaka sky with the artist’s greatest hits
This autumn, enjoy a world-first seaside fireworks spectacular, choreographed to Uptown Funk, 24K Magic, Marry You and more ... ( read original story ...)
34 floats race through Osaka Pref. city, perform dynamic spins in traditional festival
A traditional festival was held in this western Japan city with 34 "danjiri" floats racing through the streets to the energetic ch・・・ ... ( read original story ...)