The popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa's exhibition, Chiikawa Artiverse, returned to Hong Kong, attracting large crowds and significant merchandise sales. Despite the cancellation of a much-anticipated roundabout experience for safety, fans still engaged with character photo opportunities.
A Justiça de São Paulo revogou o uso de tornozeleira eletrônica e recolhimento noturno para Karen de Moura Tanaka Mori, a 'Japa', investigada por lavagem de dinheiro para o PCC. As medidas foram substituídas pela proibição de sair do estado e entrega do passaporte, mantendo comparecimento mensal em juízo.
Japan und die USA haben Insidern zufolge gemeinsam am Devisenmarkt interveniert, um den Absturz des Yen auf ein 40-Jahres-Tief zu stoppen. Die japanische Finanzministerin Satsuki Katayama wird die konzertierte Aktion am Montag bekanntgeben.
A Filipino housekeeper began working in Japan, part of a trend enabled by a 2015 legal change allowing foreign housekeepers in designated areas to address labor shortages and boost women's workforce participation. Pinay International now employs over 200 Filipino staff in various prefectures.
August 3rd marks historical milestones including Samsung's 1983 64K DRAM development, Seoul National University's 2005 dog cloning, Kim Euong-yong's 2013 baseball victory, South Korea's NIS 2017 political manipulation scandal, and Japan's 2019 order to remove a WWII sexual slavery statue amid a trade dispute with South Korea.
Japan und die USA intervenieren laut Insidern gemeinsam am Devisenmarkt, um den Wertverfall des Yen auf ein 40-Jahres-Tief zu stoppen. Die japanische Finanzministerin Satsuki Katayama soll dies am Montag bekanntgeben, während US-Finanzminister Scott Bessent den Yen als "sehr unterbewertet" bezeichnete.
A woman in her seventies died of heatstroke in her car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake's death toll to 36. Officials are now distributing leaflets urging evacuees in cars to stay cool and hydrated to prevent further heat-related deaths.
An elderly woman died of heat stroke in her car after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, as authorities warn of increasing heat-related risks for thousands of evacuees amid sweltering temperatures and ongoing challenges like water and fuel shortages.
A 16-year-old Japanese girl, Runa, died five months after 18 days in police detention, where her family alleges she was traumatized, lost significant weight, and developed an eating disorder. Her family is suing the state, claiming unlawful arrest and detention under Japan's "hostage justice" system, prompting calls for reform from an MP.
SBI Crypto ceased operations of its Bitcoin mining pool in Japan on July 31, following a 64% drop in its seven-day average hashrate. This shutdown led to a temporary shift in block attribution, with Foundry USA, AntPool, and F2Pool collectively holding 60% of recent blocks, though the full impact remains unmeasured.
Deutsche Bank Research's report reveals Turkey as the most expensive market for the iPhone 17 Pro, costing over twice the US price, while Japan offers the cheapest. The report highlights taxes, tariffs, and currency weakness as key factors in price disparities, particularly widening the Europe-US gap.
Shoko Kawata, die erste Bürgermeisterin von Yawata, Japan, geht in Mutterschutz, ein Novum im patriarchalen Staat. Sie meldet sich krank, um einen Präzedenzfall zu schaffen und auf ihr Gehalt nicht zu verzichten, was Konservative aufregt. Kawata will zeigen, dass Frauen Beruf und Familie nicht opfern müssen.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
Bitcoin's leverage gauges remained largely unaffected by the Bank of Japan's recent decision to hold interest rates, despite a significant increase in yen short positions. Hajime Takata's lone dissent for a 1.25% rate hike highlights a potential future pressure point for traders.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent inadvertently exposed plans for a $5bn-$10bn Japanese yen purchase during a Camp David cabinet meeting, captured by a Reuters photographer. This revelation coincided with reports of US and Japanese intervention to strengthen the yen, which had recently hit a 1986 low.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kyushu island has killed 34 people, with one more death under investigation. Search operations continue for missing persons, while thousands remain without water and power amidst soaring temperatures, raising health concerns.
A biennial multinational air exercise, involving around 100 aircraft, is taking place from July 20 to August 7, following the inaugural Southern Cross drills. These exercises, coupled with a new trilateral logistics arrangement, underscore northern Australia's growing importance as a strategic rear area for allied air power.
Tausende Marokkaner stürmen die Grenze zu Ceuta, Fifa-Präsident Infantino verliert Unterstützung für Investitionspläne, ein tragischer Tod in China wirft Fragen zur Genforschung auf und Japan kämpft mit tief verwurzelter Mütterdiskriminierung.
Ayami Sato, widely regarded as the best pitcher in women's baseball history, is set to make her US debut with the Los Angeles Queens in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League. Her 16-year career includes six World Cup gold medals and three MVP awards, bringing veteran leadership to the league.
Nach der Trennung von Julian Nagelsmann wurde der bisherige Red Bull-Fußballchef Klopp vom Unternehmen freigegeben, um Bundestrainer zu werden. Der DFB zahlte eine Million Euro an die Stiftung ›Wings for Life‹ und vereinbarte drei Länderspiele in Leipzig. Roger Schmidt übernimmt Klopps Rolle bei Red Bull.
A group of 20 Japanese lawmakers has formed to regulate the country's booming trading card market, addressing issues like counterfeits and bulk purchases for resale. Chaired by Seiji Kihara, the group aims to enhance market transparency and support the industry's global expansion, following significant domestic growth to 338 billion yen.
South Korea, the US, Japan, and 8 other countries issue a joint alert warning about North Korean IT workers generating revenue for Pyongyang's WMD programs, urging enhanced countermeasures and compliance with UN resolutions.
Japan's central bank maintains 1.0% interest rate, aligns with market expectations. Yen surges 3.5% after reported intervention, with South Korea joining. BoJ warns of CPI inflation exceeding 2% in 2026's second half.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Japan results in no reported South Korean casualties; Seoul's government and consulate in Fukuoka monitor the situation, with President Lee Jae Myung offering condolences and solidarity.
