Shibuya wants to be more than just the scramble crossing, the landmark intersection recognized globally these days. The long-hip and ever-trendy Tokyo ward wants to become a magnet for international ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido police caution drivers after bear lunges onto highway, collides with car
Police in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido are asking drivers to be cautious after a collision between a fast-moving bear and a ... ( read original story ...)
Heatwave continues to grip Japan
Sweltering heat continued to grip much of Japan on Wednesday. The mercury reached 35 degrees Celsius or higher in many places. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka one of three Grand Slam champions committing to DC Open
The four-time Grand Slam winner joins Emma Raducanu and Daniil Medvedev in a field that includes seven top-10 players in the preliminary draw. ( read original story ...)
Seven years since powerful earthquake hit northern Osaka
Wednesday marks seven years since a powerful earthquake hit northern Osaka Prefecture in western Japan, leaving six people dead and many injured. ( read original story ...)
How to find the best crypto presales
Crypto presales, often touted as golden investment opportunities, are emerging across a wide range of platforms. One of the most talked-about projects in its early phases is Best Wallet, which ties its value directly to a growing wallet ecosystem and aims to reward active users.
B3 Acquires Andromeda Insights to Launch First Crypto-Ready Gaming PC With Self-Destruct Feature
B3, a Web3 gaming platform founded by former Coinbase employees, has acquired fast-growing gaming PC maker Andromeda Insights to launch a new kind of hardware for gamers who also live in the crypto world.
Japan Regulator to Ramp Up Scrutiny of Banks’ Repackaged JGBs
Japan’s financial regulator plans to ramp up scrutiny of about $67 billion of high-yield loans backed by government bonds and other assets that have become popular among regional banks, according to ...
Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump’s tariffs
Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as auto firms hit by US tariffs
Japan's exports fell in May for the first time in eight months as big automakers like Toyota were hit by sweeping U.S. tariffs, and the failure of the Asian nation to clinch a trade deal this week ... ( read original story ...)
Aussie meat group Kilcoy files for US IPO
Kilcoy Global Foods has set out plans for an IPO in New York, with the Australia-based meat group eyeing growing demand for protein products in the US and in Asia. Operating across Australia, the US ...
Tokyo Gas expects no direct impact on LNG buying from Iran-Israel conflict
Japan's biggest city-gas supplier, Tokyo Gas, sees no direct impact on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement from the Iran-Israel conflict, a company executive said on Wednesday. "Since we don't ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Tokyo Gas is unconcerned by Iran-Israel for LNG supply
Tokyo Gas, Japan's largest city-gas supplier, announced on Wednesday that it anticipates no direct impact on its LNG procurement operations as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Japan’s Ishiba Departs G7 With US Trade Deal and Political Future in Doubt
Ishiba traveled to the G7 summit in Canada hoping a direct appeal might get talks back on track after Japanese negotiators struggled to secure respite on a 25% tariff imposed on imported cars, ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Lee cites ‘inseparable’ relationship with Japan in first summit
South Korea's new President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to deepen a relationship prized by Washington and closely watched by China and North Korea, as the pair met ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia launches latest Fifth Freedom route connecting Chiang Mai – Taipei – Sapporo
Bangkok, June 18, 2025 -- AirAsia marks another milestone in its regional expansion with the fourth Fifth Freedom route connecting Chiang Mai, Thailand and Sapporo, Japan with a stopover in Taipei. ( read original story ...)