Naomi Osaka is hoping her success last year in Montreal, where she finished runner-up to Victoria Mboko, will translate as the WTA's 1000 event in Canada shifts to Toronto. "I can try to recall ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ Trailer: Takashi Miike Sends Shun Oguri & Lily James Into A Corrupt Neo-Noir Underworld
Takashi Miike brings the crime franchise to Japan, with Shun Oguri and Lily James navigating corruption, addiction, yakuza violence and more. ( read original story ...)
‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ First Look: Takashi Miike Returns with a Japanese Neo-Noir Saga
Takashi Miike's latest film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before Neon releases it stateside. ( read original story ...)
LA’s famous Pink’s Hot Dogs is coming to Tokyo later this year
Known for its flavour-loaded hot dogs, an eclectic neon-pink atmosphere and an impressive menu with items named after Hollywood superstars, Pink’s is a Los Angeles cultural institution. Thriving since ... ( read original story ...)
Why the U.S. Is Helping Prop Up Japan’s Weak Currency
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets. ( read original story ...)
Why the U.S. stepped in after decades to prop up Japan’s yen — and what’s at stake
Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan prop up weak yen with first joint market intervention in 15 years
The prolonged weakness of the yen, which recently hit a 40-year low against the dollar, has been a source of frustration in import-dependent Japan, where it has worsened inflation. ( read original story ...)
Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final. ( read original story ...)
US., Japan intervene to boost yen for first time since 1998
The intervention comes after the yen touched a 40-year low against the dollar late last month ... ( read original story ...)
Why the US stepped in after decades to prop up Japan’s yen — and what’s at stake
Washington's decision to join Japan in supporting the battered yen has prompted questions over what motivated the rare coordinated intervention. ( read original story ...)
US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. ( read original story ...)
US., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more
Japan's finance ministry said Monday it conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. Treasury on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen
U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed on Sunday that the Treasury Department had moved last week to help the currency. ( read original story ...)
Osaka woman launches ‘stamp rally’ event to keep Expo spirit alive through food
IZUMISANO, Osaka -- A stamp-collecting event is giving people a chance to continue enjoying the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, through food by visiting 12 r･･･ ( read original story ...)
“Couldn’t happen At US Open” – Naomi Osaka Leaves Insider Stunned With Successful Washington D.C. Cookout
Naomi Osaka hosted a memorable cookout at the Mubadala DC Open earlier this week, which has since garnered favorable reactions from the tennis community. While fans in attendance got a rare chance to ... ( read original story ...)
Unicorn Gundam Odaiba closing: See it in Tokyo before end of August
Tokyo’s life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba ends its public display on August 31, 2026, after nearly nine years.The viewing window is now just weeks long, so it’s worth locking in flights to Tokyo and a place to stay in Odaiba soon — fares and room rates tend to firm up as a confirmed closure ...