The oldest person in Japan, 115-year-old Okagi Hayashi of Toki, Gifu Prefecture, still has a good appetite, and at a Christmas party held la ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister issues fresh warning against weak yen
Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a fresh warning against speculative yen selling on Tuesday, as the Japanese currency sank to a five-month low below 158 per dollar in volatile trade. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Alcoholic beverage stocks slide in Asia on US cancer warning
TOKYO: Shares of Asian liquor and beer makers declined after the US surgeon general outlined a direct link between alcohol consumption and heightened cancer risk, and called for warning labels. ( read original story ...)
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat. ( read original story ...)
Motorcycle-sized tuna fetches more than $1 million at Japan auction
A bluefin tuna about the size of a motorcycle has been sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Japan’s most prestigious fish market, setting the second highest price on record during its new year ... ( read original story ...)
Massive tuna sells for $1.3M at Japan auction
A company spent $1.3 million to acquire a massive tuna during an auction held at a Japanese fish market in Tokyo over the weekend. It weighed over 600 pounds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI Said to Agree to Take Majority Stake in Solaris
Japan’s SBI Holdings Inc. agreed to take a stake of more than 70% in Solaris SE as part of a new fundraising round for the German fintech, according to a person familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year’s trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama taps Harmon as TWS regional president
Yokohama TWS has appointed industry veteran Lawrence Harmon as regional president North and Central America (NCA). ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka says she and rapper Cordae are no longer in a relationship
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she and her partner, rapper Cordae, “are no longer in a relationship.” Osaka posted the news on social media Monday, less than a week before the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka & Cordae Break Up After More Than 5 Years Together: ‘No Bad Blood at All’
Naomi Osaka and Cordae have broken up after more than five years together, the tennis champ announced Monday (Jan. 6). In a straightforward letter posted to her Instagram Story, Osaka revealed that ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae break up after five years together
Naomi Osaka revealed she and rapper Cordae have broken up after five years together. The tennis star explained that there is “no bad blood” between the pair, who share a 1-year-old daughter, Shai, in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces Split from Boyfriend Cordae, Calls Him an ‘Awesome Dad’ to Their Daughter
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced she has split from longtime boyfriend Cordae, the father of her 17-month-old daughter, Shai. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces Split from Cordae After 6 Years: ‘No Bad Blood at All’
Naomi Osaka confirmed her breakup with rapper Cordae on Monday, Jan. 6. The tennis star said there is 'no bad blood' and called the rapper an 'awesome dad' in her statement. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces Split from Cordae
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has confirmed her separation from rapper Cordae, with whom she shares a daughter named Shai. In a recent Instagram story, Osaka stated, “No bad blood at… The post Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS announces Lawrence Harmon as Regional President North and Central America
Yokohama TWS announced the appointment of Lawrence Harmon as Regional President North and Central America (NCA), effective January 1, 2025. ( read original story ...)