Police in Tokyo have arrested a woman for allegedly smuggling a banned substance known as "zombie cigarettes" from Thailand. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya City Disaster prevention pamphlet
NHK has prepared a disaster prevention pamphlet in cooperation with Nagoya City. In case tsunami is approaching Nagoya or when you are in the city and an intense tremor strikes, use this ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo IT firm chief arrested for allegedly abandoning body
Tokyo police have arrested the president of Linux Japan, an information technology service provider in the capital, on suspicion of abandoning a body. The suspect, Katsuya Mizuguchi, 49, has denied ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry hit by multiple hacks and shutdowns this week
On the first day of April, Solana-based Drift Protocol got hacked for approximately $280 million in different crypto assets. Though the cryptocurrency platform is attempting a comeback and an asset ...
Nikkei 225 Today — April 16, 2026: Japan’s Benchmark Sets New All-Time Record High, Erasing Iran War Losses
In one of the most significant milestones for Japanese equity markets in recent history, the Nikkei 225 closed at a new all-time record high on Thursday, April 16, 2026, erasing all the losses it had ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for U.S.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks
Asia markets opened higher, with Nikkei at an all-time high after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
Hope, concerns spring from massive fountain show in Tokyo
Officials who opened one of the largest fountains in the world in waters off Tokyo are banking on making a big splash with tourists despite concerns from politicians over its high price tag and ... ( read original story ...)
USWNT vs. Japan prediction, live updates: How to watch friendly, kickoff time
The U.S. women's national team and Japan will face off on Friday, April 17 in the final match of a three-game series of friendlies. ( read original story ...)
IPO stock of the week: Japan-based PayPay nears first buy point as public company
IPO Stock Of The Week: Japan-based PayPay is approaching its first buy point as a public company. PayPay stock debuted on March 12.
China slams Japan for sending warship through Taiwan Strait
China criticised Japan for sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, just days after Tokyo announced its troops would join a major US-Philippine military drill for the first time. Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Bride Fighting for Her Life in Japan Has Scheduled Flight Home (Exclusive)
The bride's mother has joined her in Japan, and the groom's family is supporting the couple from Texas ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks rally as Bitcoin breaks two-month high after Iran reopens strait
Crypto-exposed stocks are up around 30% this week as Middle East tensions ease.
Crypto Soars To End The Week As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens
Cryptocurrencies are ending the week on a high note as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) rises 4% to trade at $78,000 U.S., ...
Japan’s Sony, Honda to pursue new opportunities after scrapping Afeela 1 EV, Nikkei reports
April 17 (Reuters) - Sony Group and Honda Motor have decided to pursue other opportunities through the Japanese firms' 50-50 joint venture, weeks after canceling the Afeela 1 electric vehicle, the ...
D-Rocks vs. Yokohama Canon Eagles kickoff time, lineups in JRLO Round 15
Urayasu D-Rocks vs. Yokohama Canon Eagles kickoff time, lineups and how to watch live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. ( read original story ...)
Umpire Gets Crushed In The Head By Bat In Scary On-Field Moment [VIDEO]
A Japanese umpire starred in a scary moment when a player hit him in the head. He exited the game after the event. ( read original story ...)