Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga issued the declaration at the government task force for the coronavirus. It lasts from Friday until Feb. 7, and centers around asking restaurants and bars to close at 8 p ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi attacked Japan’s rearmament during Trump summit, says report
The Chinese leader's criticism was the most heated part of the summit and caught US officials by surprise. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock market is back — for real this time — and AI is only part of the story
Foreign investors are piling into Japan as Warren Buffett and the AI boom fuel the market's comeback after decades of stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Asian Games 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Will Continue Trend of Including Esports as Official Medal Sport
Related reads:Esports World Cup 2026: Esports Foundation and JioBlast Partner To Launch the 'India Rising: Road to EWC' Festival Esports continues to bolster its presence around the world, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Line’s share price jumps 50% on Tokyo debut as IPO raises over $1.1B
Fresh from a positive listing in New York on Thursday, messaging company Line saw its share price jump as high as 50 percent after it listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in its native Japan. In total, ...
‘I Don’t Know How Else To Tell You’ – Naomi Osaka Fires Back at Criticism Over Party Involving Coco Gauff, Others
Naomi Osaka defended her decision to host a party celebrating Black tennis players on the eve of the French Open. The Japanese tennis star hosted a party alongside Taylor Townsend to celebrate Black ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher, Nikkei tops 65,000, on Mideast hopes
Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday, with the key Nikkei index topping 65,000 line for the first time, following Wall Street gains late ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 65,000 for first time as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached 64,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment in holiday-thinned trading. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Created a Space For Community And Connection Among Black Tennis Players
Osaka hosted an intimate French Open dinner celebrating Black players in tennis, bringing them together to foster community, representation, and connection beyond the court. ( read original story ...)
Too many ghost homes: Why 9 million houses are lying empty in Japan
Japan faces a growing crisis with nine million empty homes, or akiya, due to population decline, inheritance issues, and costly demolition. Tax incentives encourage owners to leave properties standing ... ( read original story ...)
How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission purged its ranks, dialed back its enforcement and boosted industries in which President Trump’s family is heavily invested.
Polymarket’s head office is empty — despite 15 crypto firms using the same address. Why so many companies love to set up shop in Panama
The prediction markets giant is technically still unavailable in the US, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from placing their bets.
Nikkei 225 sets all-time closing high
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index finished the week with a record closing high. Investors placed buy orders on the view that negotiations to end the Iran conflict have made progress.
Naomi Osaka teases bold Roland Garros fashion statement
Naomi Osaka has never been afraid to make a statement in front of millions on the biggest stages of tennis. The four-time Grand Slam champion is leaving no room for doubt that she’ll be on her mark in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers
The Immigration Services Agency also plans to crack down on individuals who employ foreign workers without valid visas. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Winter Explained: When Could the Market Recover in 2026?
Overview: Bitcoin and Ethereum still show long-term recovery potential despite current volatility.Institutional investors and stablecoin growth continue support ...