50,000 people rally in Tokyo against revising pacifist Constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family’s World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi traveled to the Philippines on Tuesday to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Two More Windows for Yen Intervention by IMF Rules
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its status of having a freely floating exchange rate, based on International Monetary Fund ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Strong Wages and Yen Volatility Shape the Next Rally
Yen intervention has kept Japanese markets cautious, but stronger wages, rising inflation, and a bullish Nikkei 225 technical setup continue to support the long-term rally outlook.
Yokohama Tire returns as sponsor of the Championship Off-Road Series
Yokohama Tire is back as sponsor of the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series for the 6th consecutive year. All Yokohama drivers competed on various GEOLANDAR tires during the eight-race season which ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree displays 1,000 carp streamers to mark Children’s Day
Japan is marking Children's Day on Tuesday. About 1,000 carp-shaped streamers are on display near a Tokyo landmark to wish for the healthy growth of children. ( read original story ...)
Japan Turns To Russian Oil As Iran War Disrupts Global Supply Chains
Japan receives its first Russian oil shipment since the Iran war disrupted Hormuz routes. Tokyo pivots to alternative suppliers amid heavy dependence on Middle Eastern crude. The move signals widening energy realignments as the conflict reshapes oil markets. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan sign defense pact after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
The pact covers issues including collaboration in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, joint exercises and maritime cooperation, according to a spokesperson. ( read original story ...)
AI’s Hottest Private Companies Have Booming Crypto Shadow Market
The race to sell retail investors a piece of the AI boom has gone mainstream — closed-end funds, interval funds, special-purpose vehicles. Now, crypto platforms are offering trades tied to the most ...
Hokkaido man arrested after intentionally running down woman in Sapporo hotel parking lot
Hokkaido police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of intentionally striking a woman with his vehicle in a hotel parking lot in Sapporo City last year ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Looks Unrecognizable at Met Gala 2026 in Swarovski Crystalized Gown That Took 3,280 Hours to Make
What's beneath her architectural coat dress? ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opts for the Dramatic in Robert Wun at This Year’s Met Gala
Naomi Osaka has left her hotel for the Met Gala, in a white and feathered Robert Wun dress with a matching headpiece by London miliner Awon Golding. It’s not her first time working with Wun; at the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry calls for lawmakers to act on legislation after breakthrough agreement
Senators are aiming to resolve one of the biggest debates around a key crypto bill as momentum builds for a vote.
Stablecoin deal removes obstacle to crypto bill. What it means for Coinbase.
It’s a big step forward, but there’s still significant uncertainty that the bill has time to become law this year.
Trump’s Crypto Empire Descends Into Warring Lawsuits
For a little while, crypto mogul Justin Sun represented everything the digital currency industry could want from Donald Trump. But Blockchain Camelot is over, and the dueling lawsuits are here. Sun, a ...