Japan Inc’s defensive measures might get help from Uncle Sam. Buyout and credit giant Apollo Global Management is considering backing Seven & i’s founding Ito family with 1.5 trillion yen ($9.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Jamie Dimon says bitcoin is the crypto of choice for ‘sex traffickers, money launderers, ransomware’
Jamie Dimon, the longtime CEO of JPMorgan Chase, isn't softening the tone of his criticisms of cryptocurrency, particularly bitcoin.
Naomi Osaka chasing best form following maternity leave, break-up – Australian Open
Two-time Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka returns to Melbourne Park as an unseeded player, hoping to win her first tournament on tour since 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo museum offers visitors ‘flashback’ to defunct technology
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call among their leaders. ( read original story ...)
I’ve traveled the world with my 3 sons. A day spent in the birthplace of sumo wrestling made Japan their favorite country.
The sumo museum has a full-sized wrestling ring and visitors with a foreign passport are granted free entry. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM asks Biden to allay business community concern over status of Nippon steel-U.S. Steel deal, Jiji says
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba asked U.S. President Joe Biden to allay concerns in the Japanese and U.S. business community over the status of Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s return to grand slams a year ago didn’t end well. Now, for the rematch
Twelve months ago, a dejected Naomi Osaka walked through the player’s tunnel at Rod Laver Arena following a round-one loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open. The former world No.1 and two-time ... ( read original story ...)
‘Ninja Academy’ in Nagoya offers real-life training into secret world
NAGOYA--For those wondering if they could have passed muster as a ninja, the Nagoya City Science Museum is offering would-be covert agents a chance to find out. ( read original story ...)
Scientists Crack the Code of Titanium’s Strength and Flexibility
A groundbreaking method reveals how the subatomic characteristics of titanium shape its physical properties. A research team from Yokohama National University has developed a novel approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to test hypersonic missile tracking with space sensors
The Ministry of Defense will deploy infrared sensors on the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's HTV-X cargo transporter, which is set for its first launch in fiscal 2025 to resupply the International ...
Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia Australian Open prediction, odds, pick – 1/13/2025
Naomi Osaka plays Caroline Garcia at the 2025 Australian Open. Our Australian Open odds series has our Osaka-Garcia prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka-Garcia. The first round of ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Caroline Garcia
The stage is set for an exciting second day at the Australian Open. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including ( read original story ...)
Crypto Headlines Bitcoin Volatility Has Overshadowed
Bitcoin makes headlines, but the crypto market continues to grow more diverse . . The end of 2024 and first days of 2025 have been a busy time for the crypto sector, w ...
Japan’s foreign minister says he will attend Trump inauguration
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Sunday he planned to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government ... ( read original story ...)
Israelis in Japan should follow these rules when visiting, expert says
As is the case in every country, Israelis abroad must understand how to behave in different international cities ... ( read original story ...)