Naomi Osaka said losing doesn't matter. The internet exploded. ( read original story ...)
Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new growth strategy to promote overseas investment
The Japanese government’s new growth strategy, due to be adopted this summer, will feature a plan to promote overseas investment by the country’s public and private sectors, it was learned Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s biggest year yet? 5 trends set to reshape markets in rest of 2026
As we are halfway into 2026, the world of crypto is entering its strongest and most promising phase yet. Over the past year, the industry has grown meaningfully, not just in price but in regulation, ...
Should Investors Still Watch Crypto Amid AI IPOs, War Tensions, and $4 Billion ETF Exit?
Bitcoin is down as AI IPOs and war drain billions from crypto. But it is now a contrarian bet, and that could be the opportunity.
Global markets: Japan’s Nikkei pulls back from record high on AI selloff
Japan's Nikkei index experienced its biggest drop in three weeks on Thursday. This pullback followed a record high. Investors sold AI-related stocks after Broadcom's disappointing revenue. Renewed ...
Alabama family pleads for return of son missing on family trip in Japan
A dayslong search is underway for a 20-year-old American student who disappeared during a family vacation in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates this month, sources say
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to raise interest rates this month unless a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict upends markets, three sources said, as ...
Two-time national team member ‘Ruler’ on the Nagoya Asian Games roster: “A well-balanced and solid team”
With the League of Legends (LoL) national team roster finalized for the upcoming Summer Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, this September, we caught up with some of the players to hear their thoughts ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks retreat from record highs on profit-taking
Japan's main stock indices fell on Thursday as investors took profits in the wake of record highs for the benchmarks. ( read original story ...)
Keidanren chief calls for boosting Japan’s growth potential
Yoshinobu Tsutsui says the country needs to build an 'investment-driven economy' through corporate capital spending, research and development investment and wage hikes. ( read original story ...)
Xi tested by Japan, Philippines on Taiwan as Trump treads softly
As the Trump administration tones down its public stance on Taiwan, key US allies Japan and the Philippines are becoming more vocal in challenging Chinese President Xi Jinping on his most sensitive ... ( read original story ...)
Prices of new apartments in Tokyo area surge to record highs
The average price of a new apartment in Tokyo’s 23 wards in fiscal 2025 topped 130 million yen ($827,000) for the first time, while surrounding areas also soared to record highs, a report showed. ( read original story ...)
Auburn University student reported missing while on vacation with family in Japan
A search effort is underway in Kyoto, Japan after a Spain Park High School graduate went missing while visiting the country with family. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fertility rate falls to record low in 2025 as part of unsettling global trend
Japan’s fertility rate dropped for the tenth year in a row in 2025, new data shows. Dwindling birth rates and aging populations around the world are fueling government initiatives to boost births, including in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Auburn student goes missing in Japan, family fear he’s ‘emotionally distressed’
Auburn University student James “Weston” Higginbotham went missing in Japan, with loved ones fearing he may be “emotionally distressed.” ... ( read original story ...)