The mayor of Osaka says a mystery donor's gift of 46 pounds of gold, to help bring the city's water pipes up to scratch, left him "speechless." ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Stunned by Anonymous Gift of Gold Bars to Fix Aging Water Pipes
At current rates, the 21 kilos of gold will fetch some 560 million Japanese yen, enough to replace 1.2 miles of pipes. ( read original story ...)
New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April
Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan
Feb 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, the Canadian government said on Monday. Carney will meet with Indian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor expresses concern about disaster survivors on his 66th birthday
Japanese Emperor Naruhito has expressed concern about the scars that remain for survivors of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in comments released for his 66th birthday Monday just ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world’s largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.
iTrustCapital Has Become The Destination For Traditional Investors Entering Crypto
For years, the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency felt wide, full of uncertainty and hesitation. But that’s changing fast, and iTrustCapital is right at the center of it.
Top crypto presale: DeepSnitch AI 300x destroys OneXfer, HyperSui with 169% banked and working agents live
New Delhi [India], February 23: Nearly one year after DeepSeek shocked markets by building ChatGPT-level AI at 90% lower cost, China's efficiency-first approach proved you don't need massive compute b ...
Crypto Scams Are On The Rise – How Can Businesses Protect Themselves?
Crypto scams are rising rapidly, putting businesses and executives at risk. Here's how business leaders can protect themselves from fraud.
Bet on these Japanese ETFs as Nikkei soars to record high
Investor optimism around the Japanese equity market is on full display as the Nikkei 225 surged past the historic 57,000-point mark in intraday trading on Feb. 9, 2026, setting a new record. This ...
New game re-release – Yokohama Duel
Synapses Games has re-issued Yokohama Duel, a two-player edition of their popular game, Yokohama, ... ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Market Is Flashing This Bearish Sign for the Very First Time. Here’s What to Do.
Crypto investors have, by one measure, never been this panicked before. When everyone else is screaming that they're selling everything -- or that you're going to be poor forever if you don't back up ...
US Strike on Iran Possible Within Hours: Crypto Market on High Alert
Crypto market braces for high volatility amid rising US Iran tensions, sharp sell offs, and large liquidations.
Tokyo Skytree tower closed after 20 trapped in lift for 5 hours
Twenty people were trapped inside a lift at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan’s tallest broadcasting tower and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump tariffs have been outlawed, but crypto punters don’t see clear path to refunds — here’s why
Cryptocurrency bettors see only a small chance that the Trump administration will be forced to refund U.S. importers, even though the Supreme Court struck down the emergency-law tariffs. Polymarket ...
XG producer Simon Jakops, K-hip hop producer Chancellor arrested on drug charges in Nagoya hotel raid
TOKYO, Feb 23 — Simon Jakops, the executive producer and creative force behind globally successful girl group ... ( read original story ...)