Naomi Osaka has addressed her defeat to Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the Indian Wells. World number one produced a commanding performance to beat Osaka in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 and reach ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Will Begin Deploying Homegrown Longer-Range Missiles as Counterstrike Strategy Takes Shape
March 31 will mark the first deployment of two new Japanese systems: the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) for island defense and the upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile. ( read original story ...)
Japan to release part of its oil reserves ahead of IEA-led action, PM says
By Yuka Obayashi and Katya Golubkova TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan will release about 80 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves, equivalent to 45 days of supply, to mitigate global disruptions caused by the Middle East war, ( read original story ...)
We moved to Japan after nearly a decade of careful planning. Living here is still nothing like we expected
Our family spent eight years planning a move to Japan, but we were still surprised and disappointed by how hard life has been now that we live here. ( read original story ...)
Popular crypto billionaire reportedly surpasses Bill Gates in net worth
Zhao is the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The estimate would place Zhao ahead of Bill Gates, whose wealth was estimated at roughly ...
Osaka Aims to Become Global Design Hub as Osaka Design Week Kicks Off Sept. 23
Osaka Design Week's executive committee is composed of Japanese companies such as manufacturing firm Sanei and clothing supplier Union, in collaboration with Studiolabo, founder and manager of ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation report sends crypto markets surging
The United States reported steady inflation for February, but rising geopolitical tensions are complicating the outlook for markets and policymakers. Data released on March 11 by the U.S. Bureau of ...
Giant pipe rises about 13 meters from road in central Osaka
A giant pipe has emerged about 13 meters above a road in a busy district of central Osaka, western Japan. The city is investigating the cause of the incident, and restoration work is underway. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Suddenly Confirms Imminent Crypto Game-Changer Amid Huge $1 Million Bitcoin Price Prediction
The price of dogecoin, a meme-based bitcoin rival that’s long been touted by Musk as a viable alternative to biggest cryptocurrency, jumped 8% on speculation over X Money’s crypto integration after ...
SoftBank’s PayPay plans to price IPO around low end of range, sources say
TOKYO/NEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) - The initial public offering (IPO) of SoftBank's PayPay is likely to price around the low end of the marketing range as tensions in the Middle-East roil markets, ...
Japan Lobby to Steer Banks on Tackling Booming LBO Business
Japan’s main banking lobby plans to establish risk management guidelines for lenders offering leveraged loans to finance mergers and acquisitions deals as transactions soar in the country, according ...
Japan’s MUFG, State Bank of India partner to finance projects, including M&A
MUMBAI, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) and the State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to structure and finance projects, including ...
Japan to Release Oil From Reserves Unilaterally, Takaichi Says
Japan will release oil from its strategic reserves on its own, according to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as the nation grapples with the fallout of the war in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Marking 15 years since the 2011 Japan earthquake
A look back at 60 Minutes' reporting on the deadly 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that killed nearly 20,000. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s gasoline prices rise for 4th straight week
The rising cost of crude oil is beginning to take a toll on Japanese society. Prices of gasoline at the pump have risen for the fourth straight week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale inflation cooled for a third month in February as government fuel subsidies blunted rising commodity costs, but analysts warn the respite ... ( read original story ...)