Japan’s ruling party leader Sanae Takaichi, who is poised to become the nation’s first female prime minister, is set to tap Satsuki Katayama as the country’s first female finance minister, according ...
NEBRA and NITERRA Sign MOU to Develop Innovative Green Hydrogen Solution Using Advanced SOEC Technology in Brazil
PARNAÍBA, PIAUÍ, BRAZIL AND NAGOYA, AICHI, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / October 23, 2025 / NEBRA Hydrogen Research and Development S.A. ("NEBRA") and NITERRA Co., Ltd. today announced the signing of a ... ( read original story ...)
Ground-to-satellite laser communications applies next-generation error correction codes
The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) and the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech), collaborating with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), have ... ( read original story ...)
Mets’ former 1st-round pick attempting MLB comeback after 2 years away
A former New York Mets first-round pick wants to make it back to MLB. Anthony Kay has been away for two seasons, but he's "expected" to attempt a comebabck to the majors for the 2026 season, according ... ( read original story ...)
Wallabies unveil a revamped squad for rugby test against Japan in Tokyo
An overhauled squad led by Nick Champion de Crespigny will give Australia head coach Joe Schmidt a chance to assess the Wallabies’ depth in a one-off rugby test against Japan in Tokyo. Champion de ... ( read original story ...)
WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina rolls into Tokyo quarters
No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan cruised into the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Leylah Fernandez of Canada on Thursday at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood doubles down on crypto with fresh buy
In May 2025, it acquired WonderFi for $180 million to expand its Canadian footprint. The following month, it closed a $200 million deal for Bitstamp, one of the world’s oldest crypto exchanges — granting Robinhood a global presence and access to institutional order books.
Crypto CEOs race to rescue landmark bill amid Senate gridlock
Legislation establishing crypto-friendly regulation is a long-pending priority for the digital assets industry in Washington.
Ex-Blue Jays, Mets Pitcher Expected to Make MLB Comeback After 2 Years Away
"Lefty Anthony Kay, the Mets' 2016 first-round pick, is expected to return to MLB after two years in Japan," Heyman wrote on X. "He led NPB this year in groundball rate (57.8%) while setting ... ( read original story ...)
Key prospect from memorable NY Mets-Blue Jays trade hopes to return back to MLB
Many MLB players keep their dream alive by heading overseas. That's exactly the career path former New York Mets pitcher Anthony Kay took. Kay, once a former fi ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese Homes Lose Value So Quickly
Unlike in many countries, homes in Japan often depreciate the moment they’re built. From unique tax policies and postwar construction norms to cultural attitudes and design lifespans, this exploration ... ( read original story ...)
‘It Will Happen’—Binance’s CZ Issues Massive $28 Trillion Bitcoin Prediction As Crypto Braces For ‘Inevitable’ Price Shock
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange Binance has predicted the bitcoin price will eventually soar beyond ...
Japan’s JERA to buy US shale gas assets for $1.5 billion, eyes output increase
JERA, Japan's top power generator, on Thursday said it will buy natural gas production assets in the U.S. for $1.5 billion, marking its entry into American shale gas production.The company said with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s unions seek minimum 5% wage hike in upcoming pay talks
Sanae Takaichi’s tenure and the central bank's policy path could be affected if Japan can’t keep up its wage-hike momentum. ( read original story ...)
Police raid closed Hokkaido zoo for unauthorized land development
Police searched locations linked to a now-closed zoo in Sapporo on Thursday over allegations of unauthorized land development. The North Safari Sapporo, operated by Success-Kanko, opened in July 2005. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after 14-hour police standoff in Osaka
Toru Suetsugu, 48, allegedly held a woman he was living with at knifepoint after police showed up at his apartment to investigate a theft. ( read original story ...)