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 ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena eyes better season in Yokohama return
Kiefer Ravena has his priorities in check for his second year with the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the 2025-26 season of the Japanese B.League. On Tuesday, the B-Corsairs announced that they will be ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
Japan PM Ishiba aims to advance US tariff talks; eyes outcome at G7 summit
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday said Tokyo aims to advance tariff talks with the United States, with the goal of achieving an outcome during the Group of Seven summit ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama blooms with colourful roses and lush greenery
Yokohama bursts with colour as vibrant roses and lush greenery transform the city from spring to autumn, drawing visitors to celebrated spots like the Yokohama English Garden and Harbor View Park. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena puts pressure on self to do more for Yokohama
Kiefer Ravena isn’t afraid to challenge himself in his second year with the Yokohama B-Corsairs. On the last day of the Japanese B.League Final Week event at Gateway Mall on Sunday, Ravena admitted to ... ( read original story ...)
Swarming insects a nuisance at Osaka World Expo
The expo organiser has begun to spray insecticide at areas where the midges have been spotted. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa: Hope to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessent during next talks
Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Sunday that the schedule for the next round of Japan-U.S. talks is still being arranged, and he hopes to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott ... ( read original story ...)