Ko Itakura set for sensational Bundesliga returnhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ko-itakura-set-sensational-bundesliga-213500378.htmlBorussia Mönchengladbach are reportedly on the verge of completing the sensational return of former defensive mainstay Ko Itakura. The Japanese international is expected to undergo his medical on Wed...
Aug 18, 2026 9:35 PM
Long-Term Debt Costs Soar to Highest in Decades as Bonds Slumphttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/long-term-debt-costs-soar-to-highest-in-decades-videoBloomberg Intelligence chief US interest rate strategist Ira Jersey said that part of the reason for the rise in yields for long-term treasuries is that US bonds have to compete with bonds from other countries like Japan. Jersey, who was joined by Bloomberg's Davide Barbuscia, said that buyers are concerned about the health of developed bond markets and need a higher yield incentive to buy. Barbus...
Aug 18, 2026 8:18 PM
FEATURE | From bargain hunt to midfield engine: Who is Mainz 05’s Kaishu Sano?https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/feature-bargain-hunt-midfield-engine-164000498.htmlWhen Mainz 05 paid a modest €2.5m to sign Kaishu Sano from Kashima Antlers in the summer of 2024, few outside of Japanese football predicted just how crucial the midfielder would become. Fast forwar...
Aug 18, 2026 4:40 PM
Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags Onhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/business/saudi-uae-japan-oil-storage.htmlSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
Aug 18, 2026 2:03 PM
Shohei Ohtani shatters Michael Jordan record with staggering $440,055 auction salehttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shohei-ohtani-shatters-michael-jordan-131532440.htmlShohei Ohtani’s historic return to Japan produced the most expensive pair of baseball shoes ever sold at a public auction.
Aug 18, 2026 1:15 PM
Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fadehttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/18/governments-borrowing-costs-us-iran-bond-yields-trumpBond yields in US, UK, Germany France and Japan rise after ceasefire ends and Trump threatens to bomb OmanBusiness live – latest updatesGovernment borrowing costs continued to rise to levels not seen in decades on Tuesday, as hopes of an end to the US-Iran war faded.Concerns about the inflation outlook worsened after the ceasefire between Washington DC and Tehran ended on Monday night without an a...
Aug 18, 2026 10:54 AM
‘Revenge Against Phetjeeja’ – Kana Eyes Redemption After Kickboxing Masterclass At ONE Fight Night 46https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/revenge-against-phetjeeja-kana-eyes-063342392.htmlThe Japanese striking ace reflects on her impressive victory and reveals her ambitious plans for the future.
Aug 18, 2026 6:33 AM
Situational Awareness Sold Taiyo Yuden Shares to Citadel, Othershttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-18/situational-awareness-sold-taiyo-yuden-shares-to-citadel-others-msy5e92jSituational Awareness sold shares in Japan’s Taiyo Yuden Co. to Citadel and other investors when it offloaded part of its stake this month, it said in a filing.
Aug 18, 2026 4:13 AM
Studio Ghibli’s Deepest Secret Is What Comes Nexthttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-18/studio-ghibli-s-deepest-secret-is-what-comes-next-videoAfter hits like "Spirited Away" and "The Boy and the Heron," what’s next for Studio Ghibli?
Sohee Kim explains why the next chapter for Japan’s most celebrated animation studio has yet to be drawn. (Source: Bloomberg)
Aug 18, 2026 12:42 AM
'Trying to bury the science': U.S. climate research under siegehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOTmo2YTl6Q3k2ZHhTWmduUnk3T3d3bTdDQkhDR1lXaTQxaXd4VV9TczVwRXZpajVFZnJHeGJSZWE5MjIxb2dhaVNBNFRIZDJZVmFVTGxHVVhVNTBvSklacTNiLU1nMXpZeGJXM0tYYnVKX19haGRZN0pCYkRQSzFUTG44M2FNUndvVHZScWhGUU96a21NZU5yZDJlWUl0SUdkeUNsc2tyWFBIVnN6c016QV9NQQ?oc=5'Trying to bury the science': U.S. climate research under siege Japan Today
Aug 17, 2026 9:20 PM
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisishttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/17/government-borrowing-costs-highs-inflation-france-germany-us-japan-uk-bond-yieldsConcern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and JapanGovernment borrowing costs in several advanced economies hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, or even earlier, on Monday, as investors feared the Middle East crisis would keep inflation persistently high.Concerns over rising prices, and government spending, pushed up the cost of...
Aug 17, 2026 3:13 PM
Wrigley & Harris well-placed for Olympics after Worlds winhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wrigley-harris-well-placed-olympics-142421264.htmlBritish sailing duo Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris establish themselves as favorites for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the 470 World Championship in Japan.
Aug 17, 2026 2:24 PM
London Film Festival Competition Lineup: Aimee Lou Wood’s ‘The Idiot(s),’ Mackenzie Davis’ Sci-Fi Romance ‘My Notes on Mars,’ Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ and Morehttps://variety.com/2026/film/global/london-film-festival-2026-competition-lineup-1236836085/The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival has revealed its official competition, with 10 titles set to compete for the best film award. The films selected represent 10 countries, including the U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, and Poland. The winner will be chosen by the LFF awards jury. Among […]
Aug 17, 2026 11:00 AM
Deluxe Media and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Set Strategic Asia-Pacific Localization Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2026/film/news/deluxe-tohokushinsha-apac-localization-partnership-1236836079/Deluxe Media Inc. and Tokyo-based Tohokushinsha Film Corporation have formed a strategic partnership to expand localization services across the Asia-Pacific region. The non-exclusive deal pairs Deluxe’s ties to top studios and streamers, its scale and its tech-driven localization workflows with Tohokushinsha’s creative and in-market strengths built up over decades in Japan. Both companies said the...
Aug 17, 2026 8:00 AM
Canadian business braced for 50% US tariffshttps://www.ft.com/content/d14b21c8-6a63-4593-b455-480b18792ac8?syn-25a6b1a6=1US-Canada trade talks go down to the wire, plus Japanese growth figures and a UK inflation update
Aug 16, 2026 5:15 PM
Fatima Sana to lead as Pakistan name Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games squadshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fatima-sana-lead-pakistan-name-150100332.htmlPakistan Cricket Board has named 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana returning as captain for both teams. Pakistan will face Thailand, India and Hong Kong-China in the Asia Cup in Dubai. At the Asian Games in Japan, they meet Thailand in the quarter-final. Pakistan previously won gold in 2010 and 2014.
Aug 16, 2026 3:01 PM
Seko leaves Stoke for Urawa Redshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seko-leaves-stoke-urawa-reds-133639977.htmlJapanese midfielder Tatsuki Seko leaves Stoke City to join J1 League side Urawa Reds for an undisclosed fee.
Aug 16, 2026 1:36 PM
Aston Villa agree deal with Parma for goalkeeper Zion Suzukihttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aston-villa-agree-deal-parma-131500905.htmlAston Villa have reached an agreement with Parma for the transfer of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.According to The Athletic, Villa will pay an initial £25.7 million plus add-ons for the Japanese internatio...
Aug 16, 2026 1:15 PM
America Loves Matcha. Is It Ready For Matcha As Tea?https://www.forbes.com/sites/akikokatayama/2026/08/16/america-loves-matcha-is-it-ready-for-matcha-as-tea/America’s matcha boom is moving beyond lattes as consumer education opens new opportunities for premium Japanese tea.
Aug 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Aston Villa in talks to sign Zion Suzuki after PSG move collapseshttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aston-villa-talks-sign-zion-104500975.htmlAston Villa are in negotiations with Parma over a move for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after his proposed transfer to Paris Saint-Germain fell through.Villa have stepped up their pursuit of the 23-ye...
Aug 16, 2026 10:45 AM