Andy Murray faces Stan Wawrinka on the opening day of the French Open at Roland Garro as Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz highlight the first afternoon of action. Murray, a former finalist on the Paris ... ( read original story ...)
From Serena to Sharapova, Naomi Osaka revisits some of tennis’ most iconic on-court looks
In a new series from her production company Hana Kuma called "Serving Looks," Osaka gives her thoughts on famous 'fits. ( read original story ...)
Japan will only intervene in markets to ‘offset speculation’
Japan will intervene in foreign exchange markets if necessary to counter speculative trading that weakens the yen, according to a visiting Finance Ministry official.
Japan continues on growth streak even as rest of APAC commercial property sales contracted in 1Q2024
Trading of commercial property contracted in 1Q2024 ... dragged down by muted activity in markets like Singapore, Hong Kong and Osaka. While acquisitions of apartments fell by over 40%, investors ... ( read original story ...)
Capsule toys exclusive to Tokyo sumo summer tournament proving a hit
Exclusive Summer Grand Sumo Tournament capsule toys, miniature trinkets in plastic capsules available from vending machines, are prov ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Investment Firm Sees Massive Jump After Embracing Bitcoin
On the other hand, Metaplanet has started the journey of increasing the amount of Bitcoin it has held over time.
From Japan to London: BlockDAG’s Viral Displays Spur Predictions of $10 by 2025, Outshines Solana (SOL) Price & Filecoin Value
Explore BlockDAG’s global impact, from Japan to Las Vegas to Piccadilly Circus; trigger $10 price predictions by 2025, outshining the Solana (SOL) price & Filecoin (FIL) value.
Waystar reportedly eyes IPO launch as soon as Tuesday, Bloomberg says
Waystar, which is backed by EQT (ST:EQTAB) and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board among others, could make its public market debut as soon as June.
Japan Factory Output Seen Up, Inflation Complicates BOJ Exit
"A pick-up in transport equipment machinery will continue due to resumption of car factory activity. In addition, a recovery in demand overseas will help push up output of chip-making and other ...
Inflation in Japan slows further in April as Bank of Japan keeps an eye on weak yen
Inflation in Japan continues to cool, keeping the country's central bank on a cautious stance as it attempts to tighten monetary policy gradually. Consumers in Japan saw another month of slowing price ...
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to seek third term
Koike, who was reelected in 2020 as an independent, could make an announcement as early as Wednesday, sources close to the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Veteran bathhouse painter completes ‘finest’ Mt. Fuji works live in Osaka
Paintings of Mount Fuji decorating a public bathhouse in this city's Higashisumiyoshi Ward were recently redone for the first time in seven y･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Koike plans to run for third term: source
Gov. Yuriko Koike plans to run for a third term in the Tokyo gubernatorial election in July when her second four-year tenure expires, ... ( read original story ...)
Two men arrested for attempted murder after bar fight Osaka last week
Police in Osaka have arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder after they stabbed two other men during a bar fight in Minami, Osaka, on May 18. A third suspect is also being sought by police. ( read original story ...)
TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit
A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers after she did not update viewers on the cost of the meal. Key ... ( read original story ...)
Sweet Snapshots: Justin Bieber Gently Holds Wife Hailey’s Exposed Baby Bump in Tokyo
Pop sensation Justin Bieber was recently captured adoringly holding his wife Hailey Bieber’s exposed baby bump while the couple enjoyed a shopping trip in Tokyo, Japan. The heartwarming photographs, ... ( read original story ...)