Japan's capital has seen spate of emergency calls related to suspected carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from smoking through hookahs, or water ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo’s World War II firestorm
Because of the atomic bombings and Japan's surrender a month later, the firebombing of Tokyo is often overlooked in history. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo responds to Trump remarks on ‘interesting’ Japan-U.S. security pact
Japan's top government spokesperson underlined the agreement's cooperative element after the U.S. president complained the deal was one-sided. ( read original story ...)
I tried Harry Styles’ workout – I’m not surprised by his impressive Tokyo Marathon time
Joe Rogan is being accused of not letting a legendary athlete appear on his podcast. The longtime MMA analyst and comedian hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience," which is arguably the biggest podcast in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s revised Q4 GDP likely to stay upbeat, backing BOJ’s rate hike path
The Cabinet Office is expected to show gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 2.8% on an annualised basis in the three months to December 31, the same as the advanced reading released on February 17.
Japan’s revised Q4 GDP likely to stay upbeat, backing BOJ’s rate hike path: Reuters poll
Japan's economy likely expanded in the fourth quarter at the same upbeat pace as initially reported, a Reuters poll showed, reinforcing the central bank's case for a further interest rate hike in the ...
Japan high court rules same-sex marriage denial unconstitutional
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The Nagoya High Court on Friday became the fourth high court in Japan to rule the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but upheld a lower ... ( read original story ...)
Hirooki Goto To Defend IWGP World Heavyweight Title Against Yuji Nagata At On March 15
Hirooki Goto will defend his IWGP World Heavyweight Title against Yuji Nagata on March 15. The event will take place on part of the NJPW New Japan Cup tour. Nagata to challenge for IWGP World title ... ( read original story ...)
Lesotho Prepares for Osaka Expo 2025
LESOTHO is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo 2025 in Kansai, Japan, where it intends to create new opportunities for Lesotho products in the international marketplace.Held under the ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, appointed its first foreign CEO and handed him the task of overhauling its business to fend off a $47 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks tumble in morning on U.S. tariff uncertainty, firmer yen
Tokyo stocks dropped sharply Friday morning, weighed down by Wall Street declines on concern about U.S. tariff policies and selling of export-related auto issues due to the firmer yen. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Why did Trump just establish a crypto strategic reserve?
The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.
SBF’s crisis manager quit after the crypto scammer’s surprise Tucker Carlson interview
Tucker Carlson's jailhouse interview with Sam Bankman-Fried came as a surprise to everyone — including the crypto scammer's crisis manager. Mark Botnick, who had represented Bankman-Fried since the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX in November 2022,
Japan ready to declare end to deflation, economy minister says
Japan has cleared the key threshold for the government to officially declare an end to long-term price deflation, economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Friday. The remark highlights the government's ...
Japan finance minister warns of action against FX volatility after yen rebounds
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that authorities would take appropriate action against excessive moves in the foreign exchange market, reiterating the warning after the yen's ...
Japan’s Seven & i announces restructuring, new CEO to fend off US$47 billion takeover bid
Lead outside director Stephen Dacus was named the Japanese company’s first foreign CEO. Read more at straitstimes.com.