The country’s stance would seem to put it on the wrong side of market trends. But with its huge investment in gasoline-electric hybrids, it has big reasons to proceed slowly. ( read original story ...)
Japan to keep foreign spectators away from Tokyo Olympics, Kyodo says
Japan has decided to stage this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to public concern about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing officials with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s decade of struggle since the Fukushima nuclear disaster
Ten years ago, a tsunami tore through Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant. For those forced to flee — and the scientists still grappling with trying to secure the site — the tragedy is far from over. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for robbing woman at knifepoint in Yokohama last year
Police in Yokohama have arrested a 36-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of robbery and assaulting a woman as she walked home last year. According to police, Yudai Suzuki -- who was arrested on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tsunami aftermath provides the setting for this quiet, wise novel
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World” deals with the aftermath of Japan’s devastating 2011 tsunami, and provides a message of hope and endurance. ( read original story ...)
‘Bigfoot’ Companies Squeezing Individual Investors Out of Crypto Market
The continued stampede of Bigfoot investors into Bitcoin may turn the cryptocurrency market into what the founders and hordes of geeks planned to avoid: a playpen for the moneyed few. ( read original story ...)
People are buying and selling crypto collectibles in a $250 million market — check out the sites where you can browse and bid on them
NFTs include anything from trading cards and art to virtual real estate and gaming. Some have made millions buying and selling on these sites. ( read original story ...)
Bill Gates Sounds Alarm On Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption–Here’s Why Crypto Is Bad For Climate Change
"Bitcoin uses more electricity per transaction than any other method known to mankind,” Gates told the New York Times in a recent interview, calling himself a "bitcoin skeptic," and adding that "it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister Mara announces retirement from tennis at 24
Mari Osaka, the sister of Australian Open champion Naomi, has announced her sad retirement from tennis at the age of 24. The elder Osaka made the heartbreaking announcement on Tuesday, saying her ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sister quits tennis at just 24
Mari Osaka, the older sister of megastar Naomi Osaka, has retired from tennis at just 24. Osaka said that she hadn't enjoyed her career, which peaked with a world No.280 ranking three years ago. "I am ... ( read original story ...)
Journey to Tokyo: A Day in the Life of Tyrone Smith
"This will be my last Olympics and more than likely Tokyo will be my very last track meet ever." AUSTIN (KXAN) — Bermuda-born and Chicago-raised Tyrone Smith never imagined life would land him on the ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer Eyes Tokyo Olympics if Knee Stays Healthy
Roger Federer returns to action at this week's Qatar Open after two knee operations ended his 2020 season. The Swiss star says he is already setting his sights on the Tokyo Olympics. "Participation in ... ( read original story ...)
Icons of India & Japan’s Cherry Blossom
From the riches of India’s Golden Triangle to the enchanting blooms of Japan’s cherry blossom, discover the blend of cultures and ... ( read original story ...)
How one man’s determination to resurrect a “miracle piano” helped heal Japan’s tsunami scars
Hiroshi Endo's determination to resurrect a high school's treasured instrument was more about fixing broken hearts than mud-mangled keys. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Swat Mobility Considers IPO in Japan
Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s Fintechs Are Unleashing Innovation And Fighting Poverty
Financial technology, or fintech, may seem like an abstract force shaping the world in intangible ways. In developing countries, however, it’s changing people’s daily lives. ( read original story ...)