Japan lowered its price cap on Russian crude oil to $47.60 per barrel from $60, effective on Friday, to punish Moscow for its continued war in Ukraine, although the move is largely symbolic as nearly ... ( read original story ...)
Sony’s Sucker Punch made “one joke about a Yotei six pack” and now Ghost of Yotei has a partnership with one of Japan’s biggest beer brands
The Sapporo Ghost of Yotei collab has its own dedicated webpage that gives some more context for this harmonious crossover beyond the game and the beer having roots in Japan. See, it's much deeper ... ( read original story ...)
The official drink of Ghost of Yotei? Limited time collab beer is available now, and it comes with an exclusive in-game charm
Japanese beer giant Sapporo has revealed a limited-time Ghost of Yotei collab. Special Ghost of Yotei-branded beer boxes are now available in the US, prominently featuring the cover art of the ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Raises $1.4 Billion to Expand Bitcoin Treasury in Upsized International Share Offering
Metaplanet finalized a $1.4B international share offering to fund major Bitcoin purchases and expand its Bitcoin income business, reinforcing its strategy to adopt BTC as its primary reserve asset.
Nikkei 225 hits another record high on hopes of US rate cut
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index hit an all-time closing high on Friday for the third-straight day. The benchmark tracked rallies on Wall Street overnight, boosted by expectations of lower US interest ...
BOJ should watch out inflation risks from weak yen, ex-Japan FX diplomat says
The Bank of Japan should be mindful of the risk of inflation accelerating due to the yen's prolonged weakness, as Japan's interest rates remain ultra-low, former top currency diplomat Toyoo Gyoten ...
Osaka expo visitors warned about venomous redback spiders
OSAKA—Osaka Kansai Expo organizers issued a warning about redback spiders after eggs of the venomous arachnids were found in an area open to general visitors. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Tokyo battles severe floods, streets and metro stations submerged; flights halted
Local media reports say that one person has died due to the rains, after several stacked containers collapsed at a port in Tokyo’s Ota Ward. One person has been left injured following the accident ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor and his family mourn Nagasaki atomic bomb victims, marking 80 years since tragedy
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by his wife and daughter, have paid their respects to atomic bombing victims in Nagasaki as he wrapped up a tour to some of the worst-hit places in World War II ... ( read original story ...)
Roblox, TikTok to remove Charlie Kirk shooting videos, crypto community erupts
The crypto community, very active on X, was quick to respond to Rep. Luna's posts about removing Kirk's shooting videos from social media. Ian Miles Cheong, a strong advocate of crypto and ...
Yokohama signs on as Extreme E/Extreme H official tire supplier
Yokohama will be the tire supplier for the final Extreme E races in Saudi Arabia next month as well as the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup.The Japanese brand replaces Extreme E founding partner ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s market surge is still gaining speed — here’s what’s driving it higher
The Nikkei's latest surge reflects a combination of global monetary shifts and spillover from the AI boom converging with politics in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Teachers nabbed for sharing images of girls face more charges
This time, Yuji Moriyama, 42, a teacher at a municipal elementary school in city of Nagoya, is suspected of damaging property by smearing his bodily fluids on the musical recorders of seven girls at ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he wants to prove he is boxing's pound-for-pound king against Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sunday, hours after Canelo Alvarez squares off against Terence ... ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev: Undisputed Title Showdown Could Be the Highlight of the Weekend
Boxing fans are being spoiled this weekend. On Saturday, Las Vegas will see two pound-for-pound giants collide when Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford meet in a historic undisputed clash at ... ( read original story ...)
Worker in Tokyo killed by storage container during torrential rain
Torrential rain pounded the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sept. 11, flooding buildings, disrupting transportation services and causing the crushing death of a worker at a container terminal, officials ... ( read original story ...)