Japan Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2025: Market to Grow by 33.7% to Reach $20.11 Billion this Year - Investment Opportunity Forecast to 2030

The BNPL market in Japan presents significant opportunities due to rising demand from younger consumers, integration with e-commerce, and entry of global players. As BNPL becomes a mainstream payment ...

Warriors still like to play small. Will their lack of size hold them back?

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA's shortest team, and now they must play at least three games without center Al Horford ...

Japan's 1st Female Leader Faces A Taboo Over Entering Male-Only Sumo Ring

The winner of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ends Sunday will be presented with the Prime Minister's Cup. Some of her ...

Japan’s sacred sumo ring is off-limits to women, even its new prime minister

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...

Japan's first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring

TOKYO -- TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan's first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she'll break another barrier: the taboo barring women from the ...