Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham went missing near Yamashina Station in Japan after separating from his family during vacation. ( read original story ...)
Navy Relieves Three Leaders at Key Japan Ship Repair Facility
The Navy has removed the top three leaders of its largest overseas ship maintenance facility, marking the second leadership shake-up at the command in less than two years. ( read original story ...)
Another day passes with Auburn student still missing in Japan, parents say
Japanese police trudged through waist-high mud on Thursday in another unsuccessful day searching for a missing Auburn University student, though his parents said they remain optimistic about their son ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto billionaires bankroll Nigel Farage’s pro-crypto party
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK received 7 million British pounds ($9.4 million) from two crypto billionaires this year, with total funds raised outstripping all other political parties. The party received a ...
Global markets: Japan’s Nikkei eases further from record high as AI euphoria fades
Japan's Nikkei index saw a dip on Friday, pulling back from its record high. Technology stocks experienced a slowdown. However, positive data on real wage growth in Japan offered some support to the ...
Man arrested over ¥15 million December burglary in western Tokyo
The man admitted to allegations of being involved in burglary in December, telling investigators he recruited the offenders and gave instructions. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of ‘decisive action’ to defend yen as FX reserves tumble
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japan is ready to respond at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take "decisive action" against excessive volatility, ...
Yokohama Rubber receives highest rating in CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it was selected as a “Supplier Engagement Leader,” the highest rating in the Supplier ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Crash Today: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana Are All Down Double Digits
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are all down double digits as Strategy sells BTC, ETF outflows hit a record, and Iran tensions return.
SpaceX boosts Japan fundraising goal to $2.5 billion in mega IPO
SpaceX has increased the amount it’s planning to raise from the Japanese portion of its share sale by a quarter, indicating strong demand among the country’s retail investors.
Japan sets target to significantly reduce damage from a Tokyo inland quake
The government will undertake measures over the next decade to reduce by more than half the estimated number of deaths and destroyed buildings due to such a quake. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo pollen count in spring 2026 surged to 1.8 times the previous year’s
TOKYO -- The amount of airborne cedar and cypress pollen in Tokyo this spring was roughly 1.8 times higher than last spring's level, data released by ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan can do the impossible: World Cup F preview
Netherlands have the most stars. Sweden might've the best player. But Japan might have the team to do the impossible this summer. ( read original story ...)
China Speeds Past Japan in Australian Car Imports on EV Bonanza
China has surged past Japan to become the biggest car supplier to Australia, with imports from companies such as BYD Co. accelerating to a record high, powered by demand for electric vehicles. ( read original story ...)
Cyber and supply chain risks reshaping Japan’s business landscape
Aon plc released the Japan findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey. The survey reveals that Japanese businesses are navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent cyber threats, supply ... ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan, Citi and big banks plan new tokenized deposit system to answer crypto
The new network could help banks contend with a wave of new competition from stablecoins and crypto firms.