Summer has officially arrived in Tokyo, and with it a glorious slate of seasonal festivals, fireworks shows, beer gardens and – yes – art exhibitions. The steamy season is an excellent time for museum ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here’s the incredible reason why
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's ...
Trump’s second-term windfall: $1.4B in crypto earnings
The president's latest financial disclosure underscores how central the cryptocurrency industry has become to his business empire.
Japan’s Nikkei extends rally on support from AI-related shares
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average extended its rally into a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by AI-related shares, although investor caution amid market volatility capped gains.
Japan business mood improves despite Middle East war, BOJ survey shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Big Japanese manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to June to levels unseen since 2018, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday, a sign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s manufacturer mood improves to highest level since 2018
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers rose to the highest level since 2018 and inflation expectations climbed, supporting the Bank of Japan’s stance to keep raising interest rates. The business ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Makuuchi division rankings for the July 12-26 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena, released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
Land used as US military housing near Tokyo returned 80 yrs after WWII
A vast tract of land in Yokohama long used for U.S. military housing following Japan's defeat in World War II was returned to the ... ( read original story ...)
ANALYSIS-Tokyo keeps powder dry as ‘line in the sand’ on yen shifts
By Rocky Swift and Noriyuki Hirata TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, South Korea unite to tackle North Korea’s crypto crimes in 2026
US, Japan, and South Korea unite to combat North Korea's crypto crimes. Crypto hack value over $1.2B in 2026 at 77.5% YES.
Supreme Court hands Trump new power over crypto regulators
The United States Supreme Court on June 29, 2026, handed President Donald Trump sweeping new authority over independent federal agencies. The decision is expected to ripple into the regulators that ...
Naomi Osaka puts a twist on Wimbledon whites with ‘Kill Bill’-inspired kimono
The Toyko-based designer crafted a coat for Osaka that was modeled after a traditional Japanese ceremonial dress, featuring a wrap silhouette with wide obi belt. The opaque fabric reached mid-thigh ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price risks drop below $58K as US dollar hits 40-year high against yen
Bitcoin is "about to get spicy" as open interest spikes and $58,000 reappears on the horizon as BTC price analysis flags "capitulation" by those who bought the top.
Newest Bank of Japan policymaker pledges to keep careful eye on yen
Ayano Sato pledged to carefully watch the impact of a weak yen on prices, though she didn’t give any clear hints on her monetary policy stance.
Japan ready to respond to yen moves at any time, finance minister says
TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday authorities stood ready to respond appropriately against currency moves at any time, in the wake of the yen's ...