A flight from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle on Saturday after a passenger tried to open two of the plane’s exit doors, according to the FBI and a spokesperson for the Port of Seattle. ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $6.3 billion for tariff relief package, Kyodo reports
Japan's government plans to spend 900 billion yen ($6.3 billion) in state funds for an emergency relief package to cushion the blow from U.S. tariffs, Kyodo news agency reported on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan poised to sweeten offshore wind rules as players get cold feet
By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan is likely to sweeten terms for developers to build a massive offshore wind farm sector, industry insiders say, as it looks to put its energy ... ( read original story ...)
Plague of flying pests adds to Osaka World Expo’s woes in Japan
Though the ‘chironomids’ do not bite or suck blood, they may cause asthma or allergic reactions, experts warn. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Sell Rice Stockpiles With Aim to Halve Soaring Prices
Japan will sell additional stockpiles of rice at a fixed price with an aim to halve soaring costs, newly-appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said as the country heads toward a summer ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya assembly member signs up 26 residents as Asian Games volunteers without permission
A third-term municipal assembly member here signed up 26 city residents as volunteers for next year's 20th Asian Games without their permiss・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Night 10 Results: New Japan Pro Wrestlng’s 32nd Best of the Super Juniors
Results from the latest round of matches in the Best of the Super Juniors. Plus standings, and preview of the final bouts. ( read original story ...)
Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘Solo Leveling,’ ‘Look Back’ Big Winners at Star-Studded Tokyo Ceremony
Celebrity presenters included Kacey Musgraves, Finn Wolfhard, J Balvin, and Mayu Matsuoka, while ‘Attack on Titan’ was honored with the inaugural Global Impact Award. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to slash stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen per 5kg, farm ministry says
Japan aims to drastically cut stockpiled rice prices to 2,000 yen ($14) per 5 kg and speed up getting rice onto shop shelves as consumers suffer from sky-high staple grain costs, the farm ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sovereign Bonds Trim Recent Losses That Rattled Investors
Japan’s super-long yields are pulling back from record highs, but investors remain cautious before a 40-year bond auction on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Touts Ships Expertise, LNG Investment as Tariff Talks Key
Japan may offer financial and technical contributions ranging from investment in an Alaskan LNG pipeline project to shipbuilding expertise as it seeks to smooth the path toward a tariff deal with the ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Masayoshi Son floats idea of US-Japan sovereign wealth fund
Also in today’s newsletter, US oil chiefs warn of end to shale boom, and Poland’s cliffhanger presidential run-off ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Signals Intent to Reach US Tariff Deal by G-7
Good morning. Japan is keen on reaching a US tariff deal by the G-7 summit next month. Nvidia plans a cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China, Reuters says. And Japan’s travel industry wobbles as a viral ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Houston Flight Diverted to Seattle After Passenger Attempts to Open Exit Door Mid-Air
An ANA flight from Tokyo to Houston diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to open the emergency exit. The situation was controlled, and the passenger was hospitalized for a medical crisis. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Swiatek, Alcaraz begin French Open title defences, Osaka takes on Badosa
The French Open first round continues on Monday at Roland Garros with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek beginning their title defences, while world number one Jannik Sinner opens his ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tells how she really feels about facing Paula Badosa in French Open 1R
And after it was held and released, the Osaka and Badosa matchup instantly stuck out and became highlight of first-round action. W ... ( read original story ...)