French police rescued the father of a cryptocurrency entrepreneur from his kidnappers Saturday night, but found he’d had one of his fingers severed – the latest in a spate of abductions tied to ...
Former No. 1 Naomi Osaka takes first title in 4 years and her first on clay
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open and on her seemingly worst surface. ( read original story ...)
Japan says no plan to threaten Treasuries sale in US trade talks
Japan has no plans to threaten to sell its $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasuries in trade talks with Washington, its finance minister said on Sunday, clarifying earlier remarks that the bond ... ( read original story ...)
MGM: $8 Billion Japan Casino Shovel In The Ground Could Ignite A New Brick And Mortar Era Globally
MGM Resorts International plans a game-changing mega resort in Osaka for 2030, tapping into global expansion trends. Read why MGM stock is a buy. ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins first WTA title since maternity break
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka won her first WTA title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open after beating Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo - a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepared to use its role as America’s largest creditor as leverage in Trump trade talks
No country holds more provable Treasury debt than Japan with roughly $1.1 trillion, equivalent to a quarter of its entire economy. ( read original story ...)
Suspect who hit Osaka children with SUV said he disliked people living without hardship
The Osaka Prefectural Police Department is investigating how and why the 28-year-old suspect, Yuki Yazawa, committed the assault. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Hit by Backlash From Tennis Fans After a Petty Social Media Post
Osaka has not issued a statement or apology in response to the backlash. It remains unclear whether the post was meant to be sarcastic ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s 100 days of profit: Crypto coin rakes in millions, raises ethics alarms
Trump returned to the White House days after launching a cryptocurrency meme coin that analysts say is now worth a fortune.
French influence in Tokyo
Tokyo is a fascinating city. Its population of over 37 million makes it the world’s largest and it probably boasts restaurants with as many different styles of cooking as there are in London. ( read original story ...)
Castles, cuisine and culture – essential things to do in Nagoya, Japan
From ancient castles to delectable cuisine, explore the welcoming Japanese city of Nagoya with our comprehensive list of top things to do. ( read original story ...)
‘Myaku-Myaku’ cosplayer delights Osaka Expo visitors, amid calls to observe rules
Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, was a recent star attraction at the Expo venue, with many ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sea Man’ Park Ji-hyun cheers on stage in Osaka…It’s for global fans.
Trot singer Park Ji-hyun, dubbed the 'live fish voice', caught the attention of global fans through the SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN' stage in Osaka, Japan. In the recent SBS 'The Trot Show IN JAPAN', ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lodges strong protest against China after helicopter breaches airspace, ships enter territorial waters
Tokyo has lodged a protest against Beijing after a Chinese helicopter “violated” Japan’s airspace and four vessles entered its territorial waters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands
Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims. Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal
An Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm is making a $2 billion investment in a crypto business deal that could serve as a major boost for the Trump family's crypto venture.