Naomi Osaka has been branded an attention seeker by a rival on the WTA Tour over her extravagant Grand Slam outfits. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Prime Minister’s Sleep Schedule Prompts Work-Life Balance Debate
Sanae Takaichi posted about how little sleep she gets on the job, but it has drawn criticism from some who say she’s valorizing overwork. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Aonishiki loses to enter 4-way tie for lead in Nagoya meet
Aonishiki lost to another sekiwake to create a four-way tie for the lead in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, just a day ... ( read original story ...)
A Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan
The military intelligence officer left the country after The Times reported that he was using the Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo to conduct espionage. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 index wavers as Japan bond yields and tech stocks rise
The Nikkei 225 Index rose modestly as traders bought the recent dip and as the Japanese yen continued declining against the US dollar. It was trading at 66,550, up by 6.30% from its lowest point this ...
Japan’s AI play and Taiwan’s space ambitions
But the heat of competition was quickly replaced with a less enjoyable kind of heat, as Japan’s most intense wave of high temperatures so far this summer struck after the annual rainy season ended in ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan clash over meltdown liability in $40bn nuclear power deal
Japan’s participation in a $40bn nuclear power project in the US has hit a roadblock over fears that its lenders might have to assume liability for any meltdown on American soil. Prime Minister Sanae ... ( read original story ...)
Chip firm priced as China’s most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
The outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.
Japan finance minister repeats readiness for decisive action on forex
TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated on Thursday that the government was ready to take decisive action on foreign exchange as needed, as the yen remained on ...
News in easy English: City in Osaka Pref. allows casual clothes for its workers
YAO, Osaka -- The Yao Municipal Government in Osaka Prefecture has started a casual dress rule for workers from fiscal 2026. Workers can wear T-shirts・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Kaneda chairman strengthens Korea-Japan ties through business, culture
Kaneda Holdings is a company headquartered in Osaka, Japan, specializing in construction and real estate. Chairman Kim Deok-gil, a second-generation Korean-Japanese, has served as president of the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bill Mired in Debate Over Rules to Stop President From Selling Coins
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
Japan’s yen crashes to 40-year low above 163 per dollar as $73B intervention fails to stop the bleeding
Japan's yen hits 163.24 per dollar, a 40-year low, after a $73 billion intervention fails. Here's why crypto investors should pay attention.
SEC commissioner has a blunt warning for crypto vaults and lending
SEC Commissioner Peirce warns crypto vaults and lending strategies may still fall under federal securities laws, regardless of being onchain.
Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials — including presidents — from issuing digital assets
A new version of the Clarity Act would impose the first limits on federal officials sponsoring or issuing cryptocurrency.
Pavel Durov just made a major crypto announcement for Telegram’s billion users
The announcement marks what could be the largest non-custodial wallet deployment in the history of cryptocurrency.