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Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
By John Geddie and Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba vowed to remain in his post on Monday after his ruling coalition suffered a bruising defeat in upper house elections, ...
Yen takes Japan election in stride even as uncertainty beckons
The yen firmed on Monday after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the upper house as investors braced for a period of policy paralysis and market disquiet in the world's fourth-largest ...
The Smart Money Is Moving – These Are the 7 Best Cryptos to Watch in 2025
What happens when humor meets high-yield digital finance? Meme coins have gone from lighthearted online jokes to serious market disruptors capable of producing staggering returns. In a landscape ...
Football: Marinos ban 10 more fans from stadiums for derby fracas
Yokohama F Marinos said Monday they have imposed an indefinite stadium ban on an additional 10 supporters for engaging in intimidating and provocative conduct prior to their July 5 derby away to ... ( read original story ...)
University in Tokyo showcases ship, freezer for Marine Day visitors
A marine university in Tokyo has offered visitors a chance to tour one of its campuses on Marine Day, a Japanese national holiday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba says he’ll stay in office to tackle inflation and US tariffs despite election loss
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he will stay in office to tackle challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs after a weekend election defeat left his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba calls for debate on pros and cons of sales tax cut
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday stressed the need to establish a common understanding among parties on the pros and cons of cutting the country's sales tax rate. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Geolandar A/T and X-CV named as original equipment on Toyota 4Runner
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) for Toyota Motor Corporation’s new 4Runner SUV, which was ... ( read original story ...)
Investors on Japan’s upper house election outcome
Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a ...
Japan’s Voters Head To Polls With Ishiba’s Premiership At Stake
Ishiba is aiming to win 50 of those seats to retain an overall majority, a goal that would still mean the coalition losing as many as 16 seats.
Japan election live: How events unfolded
12:20 a.m. The LDP failed to win a single seat in the Osaka district, where four seats were up for election, marking the first time the ruling party failed to capture a seat there in 27 years. The ...
The inscription just shakes, it doesn’t collapse! 100 Million Fans Unimaginable Fall of Wingless, Fi…
The prestigious expression that was shaking' Yokohama F. Marinos is looking for a clue to rebound again. Japan's Sports Hochi reported on the 21st that Yokohama finally escaped from the bottom in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka had a failed attempt at ‘stopping being overthinker’ ahead of Washington
Naomi Osaka took to social media to share with fans that she has been working on stopping being an overthinker but also admitted that she had a failed attempt over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Takamado visits PH pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Japanese Princess Takamado graced the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on July 7, marking a momentous occasion for cultural diplomacy and deepening ties between Japan and the Philippines. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Election Throws a Wrench in Trade Talks
TOKYO—Japan’s ruling coalition suffered a significant loss in a parliamentary election Sunday, a setback that risks derailing delicate trade negotiations with the U.S. just weeks before punishing ... ( read original story ...)