Nikkei 225 broke 69,700 on a US-Iran peace deal, but a Bank of Japan rate hike to 1% now looms as the next risk.
Easy Japanese news in translation: ‘Candle Night’ event brings relaxing evening to Osaka
A "Candle Night" event was held on the night of June 9 in the city of Osaka's Kita Ward. About 18,000 candles were lit. The event is held every year i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Revised plan eyes fire measures to halve death toll in Tokyo quake
The government approved a revised plan to prepare for a Tokyo megaquake that calls for heightened fire-prevention measures and again attempts to halve the expected death toll within 10 years. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei average surges above 69,000 to record high
Investors cheer U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that a deal had been reached to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.
Yokohama Europe names Takashi Maki as chief executive officer
YOKOHAMA Europe announces the appointment of Takashi Maki as new Chief Executive Officer, marking another important step in the Company’s long-term growth strategy and its continued investment in the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan: When the Messenger Matters as Much as the Message
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates this week, taking its policy rate from 0.75% to 1.00%, the highest level since 1995.
Aichi and Nagoya 2026
Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) Yasuhiro Yamashita has claimed that the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya "will take over the legacy of Tokyo 2020", despite that event being riddled with scandals, the ... ( read original story ...)
Man crushed to death by 10-tonne lift counterweight at Osaka demolition site
The tragedy unfolded at the former Sharp Sakai Plant in Osaka, Japan, as firefighters and police rushed to the scene after reports a lift had fallen on a worker ... ( read original story ...)
Japan come from behind twice to draw with Netherlands in brilliant World Cup 2026 match: Live updates and reaction
Japan are taking on the Netherlands in their first Group F match in Arlington, Texas. It is the first game in this group at the tournament before Sweden face Tunisia later today. Japan's midfield four ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s late goal stuns Netherlands: This was the World Cup’s best match so far
An 88th-minute equaliser from Daichi Kamada earned Japan a 2-2 draw in Dallas in a thrilling match between two teams intent on attacking ... ( read original story ...)
Netherlands 2-2 Japan: Samurai Blue twice come back to deny Van Dijk, Summerville, and the Dutch
Japan and the Netherlands traded goals as a promising Group F opener to the 2026 World Cup delivered the goods and then some from Dallas Stadium in Texas. ( read original story ...)
Crypto token’s 50% wipeout shows magnitude of AI-hacking threat
When Eli Ben-Sasson helped create the Zcash cryptocurrency nearly a decade ago, the cryptographer worried about human adversaries. He didn’t expect that machine intelligence would one day expose a ...
Netherlands vs Japan score, live updates: Goalless in World Cup 2026 Group F opener after cagey first half
Japan are taking on the Netherlands in their first Group F match in Arlington, Texas. It is the first game in this group at the tournament before Sweden face Tunisia later today. Japan's midfield four ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Zion Suzuki? What to know about USA-born Japan World Cup star
Follow for live updates from Japan's World Cup opener vs. Netherlands! ARLINGTON, TX — The three Japan goalkeepers came onto the field and bowed to the cheering fans at Arlington Stadium, with starter ... ( read original story ...)
Netherlands vs. Japan live score, result, highlights from 2026 World Cup Group F match
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Netherlands vs. Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Group F match in Dallas. ( read original story ...)
Netherlands vs Japan prediction, picks, analysis for World Cup opener
USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Netherlands vs Japan in Sunday's World Cup matchup ... ( read original story ...)