The U.S. and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to monitor the currency market, Japan’s finance minister said after meeting with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. ( read original story ...)
Iga Swiatek finds her flawless best to dismantle Naomi Osaka at Italian Open
Iga Swiatek produced a statement victory in a battle between two of the game’s best, mercilessly dismantling Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-1 to return to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo airport puts robots to work
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots for baggage and ground operations at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK. The post Tokyo airport puts robots to work appeared first on Gadget. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ready for Iga Swiatek grudge match at Italian Open
Naomi Osaka faces Iga Swiatek in the fourth round of the Italian Open on Monday, with the four-time Grand Slam champion relishing the rematch ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Develops AI-Driven Tire Mold Design System
Yokohama tire mold design system uses AI and FEM simulations to improve development speed, reduce costs, and analyze performance factors. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, the 39 million person city that rebuilt itself into the world’s most advanced urban model
From a feudal fishing village destroyed repeatedly by fire, earthquakes, and war, Tokyo grew into the largest, safest, and most economically powerful city on Earth. This video examines how Tokyo's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Startup Bet Is Paying Off – and TechCrunch Was There to See It
Tokyo’s startup ecosystem is having a moment, and it’s not by accident. At SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannesen was on the ground scouting for the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Mother of Thai girl admits to charges in Tokyo sexual services case
The mother of a Thai girl who was allegedly forced to provide sexual services in Japan has admitted to charges including human trafficking at her first trial session. ( read original story ...)
Japan Receives First Central Asian Crude Since Iran War Began
Japan receives its first Central Asian crude since the Iran war began as Tokyo races to replace Middle East supply blocked at the Strait of Hormuz. ( read original story ...)
Japan panel members urge BOJ to heed firms’ funding strains amid Mideast tensions
Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel urged the Bank of Japan on Monday to be cautious about the risk of funding strains on smaller ... ( read original story ...)
Feeling unsafe in Tokyo? Here’s where to get help
From legal consultations to mental health services, these organisations are here to guide those in need of assistance ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed as profit-taking on oil price surge offsets tech gains
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday, after the Nikkei stock index hit a record intraday high early on, as gains in heavyweight technology ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force Osprey makes precautionary landing in ‘overabundance of caution’ at air base near Tokyo
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey made a precautionary landing at a Navy air base southwest of Tokyo, the 353rd Special Operations Wing said. ( read original story ...)
Japan working with US to analyze safety-related phenomena, including UFOs
Japan says it is working closely with the United States and other parties to gather information and analyze phenomena related to Japan's safety, including objects that cannot be identified in midair. ( read original story ...)
Sinkhole opens up in western Japan’s Osaka, nearby road closed
A section of a road about 3 meters wide has collapsed in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. No one has been injured. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s popular urban oasis ravine trail reopens after 3 years
TOKYO -- A walking trail in Todoroki Ravine located in Setagaya Ward, the only gorge in the Japanese capital's 23 wards, has reopened for the first ti・・・ ... ( read original story ...)