A recent surge in matcha’s popularity has led to a global matcha shortage, driven by soaring demand and limited production in Japan, where high-quality matcha is grown. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images TOKYO — When Chitose Nagao retired after nearly three decades in advertising to start a matcha cafe, she never imagined lines…
The day three of the Hero Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar 2025 delivered another thrilling double-header of Pool A action, with fans treated to a goal avalanche from China and a nail-biting victory for hosts India in front of a roaring Rajgir crowd. China displayed ruthlessness against Kazakhstan in their match. They flexed their attacking…
Tokyo-based game developer Gumi Inc. is stepping deeper into digital assets with plans to acquire 2.5 billion yen (equivalent to $17 million) worth of XRP, according to an Aug. 29 announcement. The purchase will be spread across five months from September 2025 through February 2026. According to the firm, the move is designed to give Gumi…
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s economic revitalization minister, speaks to members of the media at the Japanese embassy in Washington D.C. on June 6, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa canceled a trip to the United States on Thursday over issues related to the U.S.-Japan trade deal. In a statement,…
Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded largely lower Thursday as investors await the Bank of Korea policy decision. Japan’s Nikkei 225Â slid 0.52%, while the Topix tumbled 0.33%. South Korea’s…
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has unveiled plans to raise over JPY 130 billion (equivalent to around $880 million) through an international share sale, with most of the proceeds earmarked for new Bitcoin purchases. The firm disclosed on Aug. 27 that its board approved the issuance of up to 555 million new shares. If shareholders…
Bombay Gate Gateway of India, Mumbai Arutthaphon Poolsawasd | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Wednesday after Wall Street gained overnight. India’s markets will also be in focus as the U.S. tariffs take effect. The country currently faces additional tariffs of up to 50% on exports to the U.S., after the Trump…
Crypto firm Ripple has revealed plans to expand its RLUSD stablecoin into Japan by 2026. On Aug. 22, the stablecoin issuer announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with SBI VC Trade, a Japanese financial powerhouse SBI Holdings subsidiary. According to the statement, SBI would distribute RLUSD in Japan and work with Ripple…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The USS New Orleans warship caught fire Wednesday off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, leaving two sailors with minor injuries, officials said. The fire aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock burned for about 12 hours in the water at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa before…
A recent study has revealed that ferulic acid, a natural compound found in common foods like coffee, apples, rice, and wheat, can effectively prevent coronary artery spasms, a key factor behind heart attacks. Published in the Journal of Pharmacological Sciences and conducted by Dr. Kento Yoshioka and his team at Toho University, Japan, the research…
