Ukrainian dynamo Aonishiki captured his third top-division title at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, winning a three-way ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
Punch is no longer a plump baby with the plushie and he’s hard to distinguish from other monkeys as he mingles and plays with them. ( read original story ...)
Does crypto make your portfolio less risky? Only if you do it right, experts say
There's a right way and a wrong way to use cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin for portfolio diversification, financial advisors and market analysts said.
Trump’s crypto bonanza is biggest hurdle for digital asset bill
President Trump’s $1.4-billion crypto windfall has become the biggest obstacle to passing his sweeping digital-asset legislation as Democrats demand tougher language to prevent the president from ...
Japan’s high temperatures top 40 for fifth straight day
Temperatures soared mainly in eastern and western Japan on Saturday, reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius in Kuwana City in the central Japanese prefecture of Mie shortly after 12:30 p.m. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LNG giant weighs US IPO to accelerate global expansion
JERA is evaluating a potential U.S. stock market listing as it expands its global LNG operations and establishes a Singapore-based international energy platform.
Tokyo’s work shorts push: Comfort meets office style evolution
New Japanese government regulations allowing shorts at work in the summer heat are stirring debate - and perhaps a trend - worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Prediction-markets race heats up as Robinhood and Crypto.com hold talks
The deal could put the brokerage firm in more direct competition with Kalshi.
Stocks Just Topped Crypto on Hyperliquid. ARK Says That Changes Everything
For the first time, real-world assets—stocks, commodities, and market indices—outpaced crypto on decentralized perps exchange Hyperliquid.
Naomi Osaka accused of using bold court outfits to stay viral
Naomi Osaka has never been afraid to express herself, whether it’s through her powerful game on the court or her bold fashion choices off it. While some athletes prefer to let their performances do ... ( read original story ...)
Solana Prices Fall As Risk Aversion Pulls Crypto Markets Lower
Solana prices fell on Friday, July 24, pushing lower as the broader crypto markets suffered declines amid a souring in risk sentiment.
$7 Trillion Investment Giant Fidelity Backs New Crypto Clarity Act
The investment giant is the latest big player to back the bill. Lawmakers have been hashing out the crypto market structure bill since last year. A new improved draft circulating the Senate this week ...
Why Japan wants to create its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities. ( read original story ...)
One of Tokyo’s most popular wards will now fine you for not maintaining its cleanliness
Locals and tourists alike in one of Tokyo’s most visited wards now risk being fined if they’re caught being careless with their trash. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo E-Prix preview: Tribute to Cyril Blais ahead of night races as the double-header decides the Formula E championship
The Tokyo E-Prix will most probably decide the course of the Formula E championship, as current championship leader Pascal Wehrlein of Porsche is just nine points ahead of Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s president invokes dramatic Japan realty crash to push domestic property agenda
Lee was highlighting the country's excessive investment in real estate, and highlighted that Japan's housing market "burst like a balloon." ... ( read original story ...)