Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in Lausanne With the World Championships in Tokyo coming up next month, Hodgkinson – who has been recovering from a hamstring injury – laid down another marker. The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Revealed: The city that’s been named No 1 in the world for a ‘workation’ Tokyo tops global ranking, with judges praising its blend of culture, connectivity and access to nature The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
SoftBank Shares Plunge Over 7% In Tokyo After $2 Billion Intel Bet As Asian Tech Stocks Tumble Following Nvidia-Led US Sell-Off On Wednesday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) shares fell sharply in Tokyo as investors reacted to its $2 billion investment in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC), with broader Asian technology stocks sliding in tandem after a U.S. market pullback led by Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025
'End of era': Popular Glasgow restaurant to shut down after seven years A HUGELY popular restaurant in Glasgow will close its doors after six years in business. Mikaku, a much-loved Japanese bar and restaurant on Queen Street, will shut on September 14, 2025. Known for its immersive "slice of Tokyo" experience and colourful interiors, Mikaku opened in 2018 and has since welcomed thousands of guests… The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025
Author Rie Qudan: Why I used ChatGPT to write my prize-winning novel Sympathy Tower Tokyo attracted controversy for being partly written using AI. Does its author think the technology could write a better novel than a human? The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025
Japanese Startup Helical Fusion Raises $15 Million To Build 'Another Sun' On Earth — Promises 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy By 2030s In an effort to advance fusion-based clean energy, Tokyo-based Helical Fusion announced last month it raised $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of the world's first steady-state net power fusion plant, a reactor that the firm's CEO calls "another sun" on Earth. Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025
Chloe Kim and Myles Garrett Dating: How They Met, When Their Romance Began and Other Quick Facts Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim and NFL star Myles Garrett are sparking romance rumours after a Tokyo red carpet debut and a surprise training camp visit. Here's how they met, when it began and the key facts. International Business Times UK · Aug 15, 2025
South Korean president urges Japan to confront its colonial history in Liberation Day address President Lee Jae Myung called on Tokyo to face its history in his Liberation Day address The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
Japan minister visits controversial shrine to mark World War II anniversary Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s surrender to Allied forces. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025
World peace at last: Japan surrenders – archive, 1945 On 15 August 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced the unconditional surrender of Imperial Japan to the Allies in a radio broadcast to the nation. See how the Guardian reported events The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025
Japan Emperor Expresses 'Deep Remorse' 80 Years After WWII Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender. International Business Times · Aug 15, 2025
China’s aircraft carriers in Pacific signals ability to ‘contest’ US power Expert says ‘gaps’ in naval capabilities are closing between China and the United States. Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025
This stunning Tokyo-inspired running shoe hides ASICS’ most advanced tech yet ASICS levels up performance with new foam and all-new MEGABLAST and SONICBLAST shoes T3 · Aug 14, 2025
Postwar Japan at 80: 10 factors that changed the nation forever This year marks 80 years since Japan’s catastrophic defeat in the Asia-Pacific War. In 1945, the country lay in ruins. Millions had died in battle or in the devastating Allied bombings of Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and other cities. Across Asia and the Pacific, Japan’s bid to create a Greater East… The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025 Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 What is behind Japan’s unprecedented population crisis – and can it be stopped? With record-low births, rising deaths, and entrenched gender norms, Japan is struggling to address its ‘quiet emergency’
The Sports Daily · Aug 12, 2025 Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts in Tokyo Two Japanese boxers die from August 2nd bouts. They were super featherweight boxer Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa.
International Business Times · Aug 12, 2025 Most Markets Rise As China-US Truce Extended, Inflation In Focus Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo hitting a record, as investors welcomed the extension of a China-US tariff truce but looked ahead apprehensively to the release of key US inflation data later in the day.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025 Second boxer from same Tokyo event dies from brain injuries Hiromasa Urakawa has passed away after a bout with Yoji Saito
GOBankingRates · Aug 8, 2025 How Fidelity Just Made It Easier for the Average American To Invest In Bitcoin Fidelity brokerage clients became the largest shareholders in Metaplanet, a Tokyo investment firm. This might make it easier for investors to dip into crypto.
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 SoftBank Stock Surges 10% After Exec Teases $12 Billion OpenAI Windfall — But $500 Billion 'Stargate' AI Project Pitched To Trump Hits Snags SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) (OTC:SFTBF) shares surged 10.47% to JPY 13,875 ($94.11) on Friday on the Tokyo exchange following the company’s first quarter of 2026 earnings call, where executives highlighted massive gains from artificial intelligence investments while acknowledging delays in the ambitious Stargate data center project.
Euronews · Aug 8, 2025 Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Asian shares are mostly lower, while Tokyo's Nikkei jumps 2% Asian shares are mostly lower while Tokyo's benchmark jumped more than 2% after Japanese officials said they had resolved questions over the tariff that will apply to exports to the U.S. The new tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect Thursday did not match an agreement between Washington and Tokyo
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025 Tokyo Soars On Trade Deal Relief As Asian Markets Limp Into Weekend Japanese stocks rallied Friday on a mixed day for Asian markets, fuelled by relief that Tokyo and Washington had settled a tariff issue that raised concerns about their trade deal.
Cinemablend · Aug 8, 2025 If You Thought Disney Wait Times Were High In Orlando, Just Wait 'Til You Head To DisneySea In Tokyo If you want to ride some of Disney's best attractions, you'll have to wait a while.