Live News of Tokyo March 04, 2024

US Women's Soccer Team Advances To Gold Cup Semifinals

The United States women's national soccer team bounced back from their recent loss to Mexico with an impressive 3-0 victory over Colombia in the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup quarterfinals. The win secured their spot in the...Read More

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Johnny Damon's Blissful Vacation In Tokyo

Johnny Damon, the former professional baseball player, recently shared a glimpse of his vacation on his Instagram account, capturing a beautiful moment with his wife. The photos depict the couple embracing the joy of theirRead More

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Christian Coleman Wins Gold In 60M At World Athletics Championships

On the first day of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, American sprinter Christian Coleman secured gold in the 60-meter race with a world-leading time of 6.41 seconds. Coleman, who holds the world record in the evenRead More

Justin Bieber Unveils New Wax Figure For 30Th Birthday

Justin Bieber celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday with a new wax figure unveiled by Madame Tussauds at their Hollywood Boulevard location. The life-size statue is based on the singer's appearance in his popular 'Love YoRead More

Japanese Stocks Reach Record High, U.S. Markets Climb

Japanese stocks reached a new record on Friday, following the surge in U.S. stocks to all-time highs the day before. European markets also saw gains ahead of euro zone inflation data. The future for the S&P...Read More

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Wall Street Drifts Near Record Highs As Inflation Eases

Wall Street is poised to wrap up its latest winning month with U.S. stocks hovering around their record highs. The S&P 500 saw a 0.2% increase in morning trading, maintaining its trend of modest movements following...Read More

BOJ Policymaker Urges Overhaul Of Ultra-Loose Monetary Policy

A policymaker at the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has recently called for an overhaul of the ultra-loose monetary policy that the central bank has been implementing. This call for change comes amidst ongoing discussions about the...Read More

Japan PM Faces Ethics Committee Amid Popularity Concerns

Japan's Prime Minister is currently facing scrutiny as he appears before the ethics committee. This development comes at a critical time for the Prime Minister, as both his popularity and budget are on the line. The...Read More

Sun Valley Film Festival To Celebrate Storytelling With Star-Studded Lineup

The 13th annual Sun Valley Film Festival is set to commence on February 28, promising to once again showcase the power of storytelling through a collection of impactful films in the picturesque setting of the Idaho...Read More

Ariarne Titmus: A Mesmerizing Display Of Aquatic Grace And Power

Ariarne Titmus, the Australian swimming sensation, has captured the hearts of fans around the world with her mesmerizing performances in the pool. Known for her incredible speed and endurance, Titmus has established herselRead More

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Mark Zuckerberg Explores Japan, Learns To Make And Wield Katana

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is currently on an Asia tour, with his latest stop being Japan. During his visit, Zuckerberg has been engaging in various activities that showcase his adventurous side. One of the...Read More

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Explores XR Partnerships In South Korea

During his visit to South Korea, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg engaged in discussions with LG Electronics executives regarding cooperation on extended reality devices. This visit marks Zuckerberg's first trip to South Korea inRead More

Wall Street Remains Cautious As Corporate Earnings And Inflation Data Loom

Wall Street saw little change early Tuesday as more corporate earnings were reported ahead of new data on inflation expected later in the week. Futures for the S&P 500 rose by 0.2% before the bell, while...Read More

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Congressman Seth Moulton Raises Concerns Over Elon Musk's Actions

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton recently returned from visits to Taiwan and Tokyo, where officials expressed concerns about the delivery of aid to Ukraine and its implications on global security. The focus on aid to UkRead More

Asian Shares Mostly Decline, Nikkei 225 Hits Record High

Asian shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index reaching another record high in morning trading. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.5% to 39,309.76 after a holiday closure on Friday. The dollar edged up to...Read More

Canal+ Group Increases Stake In Asian Streaming Platform Viu

France's Canal+ Group has increased its stake in multi-territory Asian streaming platform Viu to 30%. The additional investment reflects Canal+'s confidence in Viu and its teams, as well as its commitment to making Asia itRead More

Global Shares Mostly Decline, Tokyo's Nikkei Hits Record High

Global shares mostly declined on Monday, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index being a standout as it reached another record high. In early trading, France's CAC 40 slipped 0.4% to 7,935.33, while Germany's DAX edged 0.1% higher...Read More

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Junto Nakatani Claims WBC Bantamweight Title With Sixth-Round TKO

On Saturday in Tokyo, Junto Nakatani secured a sixth-round TKO triumph over Alexandro Santiago to clinch the WBC bantamweight championship, marking his third division title. The 26-year-old Japanese boxer, with an impressiRead More

Anime Producer Arrested In Tokyo For Child Pornography Allegations

A prominent anime producer in Japan has been arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of creating child pornography. The 52-year-old producer allegedly coerced a 15-year-old girl he met on social media into sending him nude selfiesRead More

Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Twins' 16Th Birthday With Luxe Tokyo Trip

Jennifer Lopez recently took her twins, Max and Emme, on a luxurious trip to Tokyo, Japan, to celebrate their 16th birthday. The singer shared a video montage of their trip on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse...Read More