- 2h ago
Japan competition authority raids top four brewers in wholesale price cartel probe
The Japan Fair Trade Commission inspected the offices of Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory on Wednesday over suspected wholesale price coordination, weighing potential criminal charges.
- 13h ago
Brian May confirms Queen will not tour again after 50 years on stage
Queen guitarist Brian May stated that the band has ended its live touring career after half a century, citing personal priorities, family commitments and astrophysics research.
- 15h ago
Tokyo sleep contest awards over 2 million yen to fastest and deepest sleeper
Mattress maker Koala Sleep Japan held the Matt Race in Tokyo on Monday, awarding over 2 million yen to a participant who fell asleep the quickest and deepest during a 90-minute session.
- 16h ago
S&P 500 and Nasdaq approach records as AI rally offsets multi-decade Treasury yields
US equity markets gained on Tuesday behind semiconductor advances and lower oil prices, even as multi-decade Treasury yields and slowing money fund inflows tightened short-term debt conditions.
- 17h ago
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jiri Lehecka in Tokyo to defend Japan Open title
World number three Carlos Alcaraz won the Japan Open Tennis Championships on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory against Jiri Lehecka, securing his 27th career ATP title.
- 2d ago
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jiri Lehecka in Tokyo to retain Japan Open title
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz secured his 27th career title on Tuesday, defeating Czech opponent Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 at the Ariake Coliseum to win the Japan Open for the second consecutive year.
- 2d ago
Sanae Takaichi calls China an important neighbour in policy speech to Japan's Diet
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to build stable ties with China while asserting national positions, and promised a year-end demographic strategy as Japan's domestic population fell below 120 million.
- 2d ago
Nippon Paint agrees to buy AkzoNobel Southeast Asian decorative paints business for $1.35 billion
The Japanese company will take over architectural coatings operations across seven countries including Vietnam and Australia by mid-2027 while retaining the Dulux brand.
- 3d ago
Carlos Alcaraz reaches Tokyo semifinals as Denis Shapovalov retires with thigh injury
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open semifinals at 7-6(3), 2-1 after Denis Shapovalov suffered an upper thigh injury, setting up an all-Spanish clash with Jaume Munar.
- 3d ago
US forces in Okinawa face curfew and operational pause after Marine's murder arrest
US military command in Japan ordered a 48-hour operational pause and a month-long curfew on Okinawa following the arrest of a 20-year-old Marine accused of killing a local woman in Naha.
- 3d ago
Japanese child idol Hirata Runa dies at age 8 from influenza complications
Nagoya-based singer and DIANNA Project member Hirata Runa died on 25 September following acute myocarditis caused by influenza, her agency and family confirmed.
- 4d ago
Japan sanctions 35 Russian shadow fleet oil tankers and explores Patriot missile aid
Tokyo imposed permit rules on 35 oil tankers and froze assets of 33 Russian organizations, while preparing talks on sending Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
- 4d ago
North Korea tests intermediate-range missile from Wonsan with claimed AI guidance
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile off its east coast on 3 October, claiming the test demonstrated hypersonic capability and artificial intelligence guidance systems.
- 6d ago
Kei Nishikori retires from professional tennis after Tokyo Japan Open defeat
Former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori concluded his 19-year tennis career with a 4-6, 4-6 loss to Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open in Tokyo, finishing with 12 ATP titles and an Olympic bronze medal.
- 6d ago
Kei Nishikori retires from professional tennis following Japan Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
Kei Nishikori ended his 19-year professional tennis career on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 first-round loss to world number eight Frances Tiafoe at the Japan Open in Tokyo.
- 6d ago
Chinese hackers impersonate US officials to target AI policy experts at think tanks and universities
A Chinese cyberespionage group dubbed TA419 impersonated former White House officials and AI researchers to target fewer than 10 policy specialists in the United States and Japan, according to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
- 6d ago
Carlos Alcaraz saves four set points against Matteo Arnaldi to reach Tokyo quarterfinals
World number three Carlos Alcaraz overcame a 6-2 tiebreak deficit in the opening set to eliminate Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6), 6-1 in one hour and 46 minutes in Tokyo.
- 6d ago
Carlos Alcaraz defends five-set Grand Slams and urges ATP calendar cuts
Speaking at the Japan Open in Tokyo, world number three Carlos Alcaraz rejected calls to shorten Grand Slam matches, arguing that reducing men's singles to three sets would erode tournament history following record late finishes at the US Open.
- 6d ago
Tokyo Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup with 15 competition features
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival will screen 15 main competition features from October 26 to November 4, opening with Sukiyaki and closing with Colony.
- 6d ago
Asian chip stocks lift Nikkei 2.7% as cooling US inflation eases rate pressure
Asian stock markets gained on 1 October, led by a 2.7% rise in Tokyo's Nikkei following strong Micron revenue projections and lower-than-expected United States inflation data.
