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Bessent downplays yen weakness, defers to Bank of Japan on rates — 3dUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the yen moves are pretty well contained and not disorderly, signaling patience for BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to set policy pace and suggesting Japan may have reached the end of Abenomics under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As the G20 gathering approaches, he also indicated robust talks with China and a shift toward letting Tokyo manage monetary policy, while avoiding fresh intervention and watching incoming data for further steps.

Tokyo Expands Modern Rental Living Across Districts — Aug 15, 2026A wave of rental developments in Tokyo—Park Axis Toyosu, Park Habio Soho Takadanobaba Terrace, Royal Parks Shinagawa, and Residia Tower Meguro Fudomae—are marketed as convenient, well-connected options for professionals, students, and families amid persistent demand for accessible urban living. Each project emphasizes easy access to transportation, shopping, dining and other amenities in sought-after Tokyo neighborhoods.

Japan spends record $96B yen intervention with U.S.World — 5dJapan spent a record 15.4 trillion yen ($96.4 billion) over July 30–Aug. 26 to defend the yen, marking the largest one-month intervention with U.S. backing after the currency hit a four-decade low. The move followed coordinated July actions and underscores Tokyo’s willingness to intervene despite risks to import costs and exporter profits, as markets await possible BOJ policy steps.

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Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97, Global Icon — Aug 27, 2026Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist famed for polka dots, pumpkins and immersive installations, has died at age 97; she passed away on August 14 in a Tokyo hospital, according to her studio. Her decades-long career, including time in New York, anti-war activism, and a lasting impact on contemporary art, kept her painting and creating until the end.

IJRDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerNicole Silverio · 4 min · 6h

Japan 5.9 Quake Causes Injuries, Outages; No TsunamiWorld — Aug 21, 2026A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s eastern region, with the epicenter around Ibaraki/Chiba at about 70 kilometers deep and felt in Tokyo and neighboring prefectures; authorities reported no tsunami threat and no casualties, while warnings urged caution for hazards like rockfalls and unstable ground. The event underscores Japan’s high seismic activity, with frequent quakes and ongoing coverage from multiple outlets across the region.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

IOC to Start Discussions on Possible Tokyo 2020 PostponementReporting — Mar 22, 2020The International Olympic Committee is stepping up its “scenario planning” for the Tokyo 2020 Games — including a possible postponement — as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, it said after an emergency meeting on…

Taking a Knee, Raising a Fist To Be Punished at Tokyo GamesReporting — Apr 21, 2021Taking a knee during the Tokyo Olympics or lifting a fist in support of racial equality will be punished as the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday maintained its ban on athletes’ protests inside stadiums, at…

Tokyo Games Delayed to 2021, Easing Athletes’ AngstReporting — Mar 24, 2020The Tokyo Olympics were postponed on Tuesday into 2021, the first such delay in the Games’ 124-year modern history, as the coronavirus crisis wrecked the last international sporting showpiece still standing this year…

Trump Considering Travel to Tokyo for Summer OlympicsReporting — Feb 19, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is considering a visit to Japan this summer for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, a trip that would take him off the campaign trail as he seeks re-election. Trump was asked about…

On X · @budihurddFan Shares Apparent Season 2 Set Photos of Hollanov Pairing, Sparking Excitement in FandomThe post shares intimate Season 2 stills of the Hollanov ship, generating high engagement and uniformly celebratory reactions within the niche fandom. No opposing voices appear; reactions focus on excitement, analysis of the images, and emotional responses to the queer romance content.841 likes · 24m

Plane Forced to Return to Tokyo After Alleged ‘Heavily Drunk’ Passenger Bites Flight AttendantReporting — Jan 17, 2024A passenger plane bound for Seattle, Washington, was forced to return to Tokyo after a passenger bit a flight attendant Tuesday. The 55-year-old American male passenger was restrained by the crew of the All Nippon…

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Video of JD Vance Talking About Simone Biles Withdrawing From Tokyo Olympics ResurfacesReporting — Jul 31, 2024A video of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), the Republican vice presidential nominee, speaking about Olympic gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. “Well, I think, obviously, it’s understandable…

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Japan, Taiwan seek to mend ties with China — Aug 24, 2026A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, including a member of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, traveled to Beijing to mend strained China relations after Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, with officials saying communications have been severed and a window for dialogue may be sought, while Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan and justify the use of force. Separately, Taiwan's Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang led a delegation to Tokyo to attend the Asian-Pacific Parliamentarians’ Union meetings to bolster parliamentary diplomacy with Japan, focusing on trade, culture, and regional supply-chain resilience.

Taylor Swift Races to Private Jet Only Moments After Tokyo Concert Ends to See Travis Kelce at Super BowlReporting — Feb 12, 2024With the applause of her fans still ringing in her ears, pop star Taylor Swift began her trek to the Super Bowl. Swift left Japan Saturday night Tokyo time from Haneda airport, according to the New York Post . Swift had…

Naver exports 1784 smart-building tech to Tokyo Yaesu — Jul 23, 2026Naver is exporting its 1784 smart-building technology to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu for the first time, partnering with NTT East and Mitsui Fudosan to launch a cloud-based autonomous robot delivery service in a mixed-use Tokyo building, using technologies like Rookie robots, ARC brain, a digital twin, and vision-based positioning. The deployment aims to operate smoothly in ordinary buildings without robot-only elevators or bespoke cloud environments, with plans to expand into indoor AR navigation and broader building management across the three-company collaboration.

Daily Caller News FoundationDem Senate Hopeful Backed Trans Prison Policy — Female Inmate Says Convicted Killer Threatened To Rape HerDemocratic Maine Senate nominee Troy Jackson previously voted for a state policy to allow trans-identifying men into women's prisons, which caused female inmates to accuse biological males of threatening to rape them.6h · 2 reads

Putin Visit to Iturup Triggers Japan Protests — Aug 13, 2026Japan vigorously protested Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, reaffirming its claim to the Northern Territories and stressing sovereignty under international law. The first Kremlin visit to the islands has escalated tensions and underscored the long-running obstacle to a postwar peace treaty between Tokyo and Moscow.

QuizHow do you actually say "I care"?Everyone transmits care on a different frequency — words, time, help, gifts, presence. Twelve questions and the AI tunes yours.3 min · today's quiz

SK Hynix plans memory chip factory in Miyagi — Aug 19, 2026SK Hynix is pursuing a memory chip fab in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, with talks of an investment in the tens of trillions of won and a plan that would mark its first large-scale overseas production base in Japan, amid a visit by chairman Chey Tae-won. If realized, it would make SK Hynix the third foreign semiconductor maker to operate a plant in Japan, following Micron and TSMC, as Tokyo seeks to rebuild its semiconductor ecosystem and global capacity pressures influence timing and location decisions.

Micron Details Boise Lab, Albany EUV Center funding split — Aug 20, 2026Micron announced Micron Research Labs, a U.S.-based, long-horizon memory and compute research hub headquartered in Boise backed by a $10 billion investment over the next decade, with extensive university collaborations, global satellite labs, and broad ecosystem partnerships. In parallel, the company is funding North America’s first publicly owned High-NA EUV lithography center in Albany, New York as part of a public-private partnership, a $10 billion project with IBM, Applied Materials and Tokyo Electron to strengthen domestic memory technology and manufacturing capabilities.

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Olympic Committee Stands Against Kneelers, Says No Way To BLMReporting — May 5, 2021Athletes have been prohibited from wearing clothing that features the “Black Lives Matter” slogan at the Tokyo Olympic Games, which are scheduled to begin in July, according to the International Olympic Committee. The…

Taylor Swift Trips On Stage in Japan — TwiceReporting — Feb 9, 2024Singer Taylor Swift was not harmed after tripping on stage during a concert in Tokyo Friday night. This latest mishap came just two days after another blunder, when the singer nearly slipped off her chair while…

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IOC Reviewing Games Scenarios, Cancellation Not Among ThemReporting — Mar 20, 2020The International Olympic Committee is considering various scenarios for the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic but cancellation is not one of them, IOC President Thomas Bach has told the New York Times…

Olympics: US Senator Romney Says ‘Hold the Games’, Limit SpectatorsReporting — Jan 28, 2021U.S. Senator Mitt Romney has thrown his support behind the Tokyo Olympics this summer, saying the Games should be held with a limit on spectators at venues and would serve as an inspiration for the world during the…

Olympics 2020 Set to Break New Record – Gender EqualityReporting — Mar 11, 2020The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on track for a new record – having an almost equal number of female and male athletes for the first time, the International Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday. The percentage of female…

Watch: NFL Star Gets Dominated by Sumo Wrestler, Laughed at After Embarrassing LossReporting — May 5, 2024Gridiron football skills don’t translate so smoothly into the ancient Japanese art of sumo wrestling. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons faced off with a sumo wrestler during an international trip to Tokyo this…

ESPN Writer Disturbed by American Flags at Olympics, Cites ‘Rise of White Nationalism’Reporting — Jul 27, 2021EPSN sportswriter William Rhoden suggested Monday that he could not enjoy the Tokyo Olympics’ opening ceremonies because the American flag made him think about the “rise of white nationalism.” “I love the opening…

On X · @BrewersBrewers' Joey Ortiz Hits Double to Extend Lead in Ninth InningThe Milwaukee Brewers' official account posted a video highlight captioned "JOEY O DOUBLES THE LEAD IN THE NINTH," showing infielder Joey Ortiz delivering a clutch double that widened their advantage late in the game. This contributed to a 9-5 victory against the rival Chicago Cubs, drawing attention as a timely highlight in a heated NL Central rivalry series with fan engagement through celebrations, trash talk, and quote posts.862 likes · 24m

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