Japan's Komeito quit the ruling coalition on Friday, dealing a blow to new Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's premiership bid and potentially to her party's grip on power in the world's fourth-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
What you missed last night at the Baycurrent Classic: Xander Schauffele goes low, lurking
If you're hitting good shots you were getting rewarded for them." Alex Smalley and defending champion Nico Echavarria showed the way early with 65s to move into contention. Schauffele and ... ( read original story ...)
Girl’s remains identified 14 years after massive tsunami in Japan
The disaster killed 15,900 people, with 2,520 people still listed as missing as of the end of February, according to the National Police Agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s food self-sufficiency stuck at 38% in FY24/25, below 2030 goal
Japan's food self-sufficiency ratio remained at 38% in the 2024/25 fiscal year ended March 31, unchanged from a year earlier and below the government's 2030 target of 45%, the agriculture ministry said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Pro Naomi Osaka Shows Off The Most Blinged Out Labubu To Date, And It’s Getting Pretty Wild
Until then, we’re still looking at escalating Labubu decadence, like this latest entry from professional tennis player @naomiosaka: TikTok/naomiosaka “I have the one and only 24 karat gold Labubu,” ... ( read original story ...)
IHG opens new Holiday Inn & Suites in Sapporo, Japan
The 195-room hotel opens after an extensive renovation and is designed to suit both domestic and international guests. ( read original story ...)
System can detect genetic mutations in brain tumors during surgery in just 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in brain tumors within just 25 minutes. Genetic mutations are crucial markers for diagnosis of ... ( read original story ...)
Max Greyserman tries again in Japan to win his first PGA Tour event
This is the only PGA Tour tournament in Japan. The tournament was moved this year to Yokohama after being played east of Tokyo. The event premiered in 2019 and was won by Tiger Woods. “I’ve been doing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi’s PM bid into doubt
Japan's ruling coalition broke up on Friday, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic Party's new hardline leader Sanae Takaichi in a move that casts doubt over her ... ( read original story ...)
Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Ramps Up Warning After Further Yen Fall
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stepped up his warnings over yen movements, after the currency hit a fresh eight-month low against the dollar early Friday, despite efforts by the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to Press On With Trade Deal While New Leader Awaited
The US and Japan confirmed they will keep up efforts to implement their trade deal, as the Asian nation transitions to a new leader ahead of an expected visit to Tokyo by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Komeito to leave ruling coalition with LDP under Takaichi, NHK reports
Japan's Komeito party will leave the ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, in a historic shift for the alliance that has ruled Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may intervene if yen dives toward 160 per dollar, ex-BOJ official says
Japanese authorities may tolerate moderate yen declines but could intervene if the currency sharply depreciates towards 160 to the dollar, said Atsushi Takeuchi, a former central bank official who was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
The prefectural and city governments of Osaka have announced they will retain just a 200-meter portion of the world's largest wooden structure. ( read original story ...)
Asiana Airlines’ return to Osaka route sparks dispute with Jeju Air
The flag carrier, which had been required to cede the route to Jeju Air as part of efforts to ease monopoly concerns, has now re-entered the market by securing new airport slots in Osaka, effectively ... ( read original story ...)