U.S. President Donald Trump said “the Islamic Republic of Japan” when possibly meaning the Islamic Republic of Iran during a meeting in Ankara on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan company bankruptcies hit 14-year high in first half of 2026
The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan hit a 14-year high in the first half of 2026. The increase in failures continues a trend seen in the same period last year. ( read original story ...)
Trump says ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US ship
President Donald Trump mistakenly said the "Islamic Republic of Japan" fired 111 missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier. ( read original story ...)
Trump Refers To ‘Islamic Republic Of Japan,’ Calls Zelenskyy ‘President Putin’
The 80-year-old president blundered his way through a briefing with journalists at the NATO summit. ( read original story ...)
Trump Claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ Shot at US Aircraft Carrier in Jaw-Dropping Gaffe at NATO Summit
Trump appeared to confuse Iran with Japan during a stunning verbal slip at the NATO summit as he touted the effectiveness of Patriot missile defense systems. The post Trump Claims ‘Islamic Republic of ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s mind-boggling gaffe attacks ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’
President Donald Trump made a remarkable gaffe Wednesday when trying to name the Islamic Republic of Iran, melding the Middle East country’s name with that of another country far-divorced from the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Mistakenly Says ‘Islamic Republic of Japan,’ Meaning Iran, Shot 111 Missiles at U.S. Aircraft Carrier
The president mixed up his nations while seemingly referring to Iran’s attempted attack on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln in March ... ( read original story ...)
Rambling Trump claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired 111 missiles
Rambling Trump mistakenly claims ‘Islamic Republic of Japan’ fired missiles at US aircraft carrier - ... ( read original story ...)
‘Like My Legs Were Disconnected From the Upper Half’ – Naomi Osaka Opens Up After Wimbledon Disappointment
Naomi Osaka’s breakthrough Wimbledon 2026 campaign ended with a quarterfinal loss to Karolína Muchová on Tuesday, July 7. Although her run was cut short, the former World No. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds
By Tamiyuki Kihara and Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 8 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering revising language on monetary policy in its economic blueprint, a draft obtained by Reuters showed, as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan H1 corporate bankruptcies surpass 5,000 for first time in 12 years
Corporate bankruptcies in Japan involving liabilities of at least 10 million yen (around US$61,600) climbed 7.1 per cent in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, reaching 5,346 cases and ... ( read original story ...)
‘His brain is gone’: Trump’s Japan-Iran gaffe sparks 25th Amendment calls
While President Donald Trump is no stranger to making gaffes, his latest blunder Wednesday during a press conference in Turkey ignited an online firestorm as critics renewed calls to have the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Nagoya in 40 minutes? Japan’s 500 kmph Maglev project gets green light
Japan has approved its 500 kmph Maglev train project after years of delay. Here's how the Shinagawa-Nagoya route will cut travel time to just 40 minutes. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka laments sore feet and ‘getting old’ after Wimbledon quarterfinal loss
LONDON (AP) — Sure, Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who also impresses with her fashionable outfits. On Tuesday, she sounded like the rest of us. The plantar fasciitis was acting up. She’s working too much. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2026 exhibitors list announced
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has announced the list of exhibitors for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which will run from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. ( read original story ...)
MIMARU Launches Tokyo-Wide Visitor Support Initiative for International Travelers
New initiative allows MIMARU guests to stop by any Tokyo property for in-person assistance while exploring the city ... ( read original story ...)