Typhoon Jangmi continued its northward journey towards Japan`s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday after bringing strong winds and heavy weather conditions to Okinawa, prompting transport ... ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Megahit ‘Blue Light Yokohama’ still shines bright around port city
So is the “Open Yokohama” logo mark created by the city in 2009 to represent its future. In 1968, Yokohama’s association with the color blue became indelible with the release of a pop song titled ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates win over Naomi Osaka with moonwalk
Four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka was seen celebrating her latest French Open 2026 victory against Naomi Osaka, 7-5, 6-3, doing the late Michael Jackson’s moonwalk dance step. It was ... ( read original story ...)
‘That Was a Dumb Question’ – Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Rare French Open Spotlight After Loss to Aryna Sabalenka
Following weeks of debate surrounding the French Open’s scheduling bias, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka finally broke the three-year drought of women’s prime-time night sessions at Roland-Garros. In ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka reveals latest French Open outfit for night session match
Naomi Osaka reveals latest French Open outfit for night match against Aryna Sabalenka - Osaka’s Eiffel Tower-inspired look continued for her fouth-round match against the world No 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t taking applications for ‘affordable’ housing as high rents bite
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began accepting applications on May 29 for residents to move into "affordable" housing units in the city of･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tempers yen warnings despite renewed slide towards key 160 level
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 2 (Reuters) - Japanese financial authorities held back from stepping up verbal warnings on the yen on Tuesday even as it neared the key 160-per-dollar mark, a restraint ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Megabanks Up Provisions On Economic Uncertainty After Record Earnings
Japan's three megabanks raised their loan-loss provisions due to concerns that a prolonged US-Israel war with Iran could hamper global economies.
LDP wants Japan to compete with dollar stablecoins in Asia
Japan's LDP proposes rules for crypto ETF trading and yen stablecoins to counter dollar dominance.
Dollar Likely to Weaken Toward 1,400 Won Level Over Next 12 Months
The dollar was likely to weaken toward the 1,400 won level over the next 12 months, MUFG Bank said.
Japan defense chief rejects China’s militarism claims
Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military. ( read original story ...)
8 crested ibises released in Japanese town decades after extinction in Japan
Eight crested ibises have been released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after going extinct in the country. The endangered birds took off from their wooden cages Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo becomes first foreign partner in US Genesis AI project
Japan becomes the first foreign partner in Trump's Genesis Mission, committing $1B over five years to joint AI research. ( read original story ...)
Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction. ( read original story ...)
‘Reality check’ for Japan as Britain’s funding shortfall threatens fighter jet project
Tokyo is concerned as its ageing fighters need to be replaced and the project lacks a clear development plan and schedule, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
Will Sabalenka and Osaka open door for women’s night sessions?
It may only have lasted 87 minutes, but Aryna Sabalenka's match against Naomi brought an X-factor to a very rare French Open women's night-session match. ( read original story ...)