The result of the Yokohama mayoral election on Sunday has cast another shadow over Japan's ambitions to build massive casino resorts, a drive that was already under strain due to the withdrawal of ... ( read original story ...)
As Paralympics get underway in Tokyo, here are five U.S. Paralympians to watch
From world records to dreams come true, 240 athletes will represent the U.S. in the Tokyo Paralympics. Here are the five Paralympians to watch. ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP executive Nikai says he backs PM Suga for party chief
TOKYO (Reuters) - An influential member of Japan's ruling party said on Tuesday he still backed the re-appointment of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as party leader, a post that ensures he would remain ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s fastest roller coaster in Japan suspends operations after 4 reports of people breaking their backs or necks on the ride
The Do-Dodonpa roller coaster in Japan has been suspended after four people reported broken bones from riding the amusement. The coaster has the world's fastest acceleration - reaching a top speed of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange FTX buys naming rights for Cal’s football field
The University of California, Berkeley, has signed a $17.5 million naming-rights deal for its football field with the owner of crypto exchange FTX.US --- ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-Mongolia trade gets boost from Yangluo port in Wuhan
The Yangtze River port of Yangluo in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, has cut the delivery time of goods between Japan and Mongolia by five days by connecting a sea and rail route. Since June 29, ... ( read original story ...)
This European capital has overtaken Tokyo and Singapore as the world’s safest city
Copenhagen has been named the world's safest city in a new wide-reaching study from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).The Danish capital surpassed former frontrunners like Tokyo, Singapore and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP Heavyweight Nikai Says He Supports PM Suga’s Re-Appointment
Japan's ruling party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai said on Tuesday there was no change to his stance of supporting Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's re-appointment as head of the party. Suga has said he ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics to open as Japan battles COVID-19 surge
TOKYO: Tokyo's Paralympic Games open on Tuesday (Aug 24), with athletes hoping to shatter stereotypes and world records despite a year-long pandemic delay and as Japan battles a surge in coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean paper calls for Japan to make reparations for colonial-era brutality
North Korea's main newspaper on Tuesday urged Japan to repent and make reparations for colonial-era brutality on the occasion of the 111th anniversary of Tokyo's annexation of the Korean Peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Plan To Bulk Up Island Near Taiwan Necessary For Self-Defense, Say Analysts
Analysts believe any attack on Taiwan could "quickly spread to Japan's southern islands -- Tokyo's frontline of defense." ... ( read original story ...)
Paralympics set to begin in Tokyo with record participation, TV coverage
The Tokyo Paralympics begin Tuesday, bringing together 4,400 athletes to compete in 22 sports, with 1,200 hours of coverage by NBC. ( read original story ...)
Logistics lures Japanese
Four Japanese investors will spend a total of 10 billion baht within the fourth quarter to develop warehouse and logistics facilities in response to the boom in e-commerce, online shopping and the ... ( read original story ...)
All $610 Million Stolen in Historic Crypto Heist Has Been Returned, Poly Network Says
It looks like the hacker behind Poly Network’s historic heist has had a change of heart. The crypto platform confirmed in a company blog post on Monday that the anonymous hacker (or hackers) who ... ( read original story ...)
All $610 million in stolen crypto assets returned by hacker, Poly Network says
Poly Network said the hacker, referred to as "Mr. White Hat," finally shared a private key to a multi-signature crypto wallet Monday morning. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin $100,000? Bulls see crypto at $50,000 as a pit stop to much higher prices
Bullish investors in bitcoin are cheering the virtual asset's reclamation of a perch above $50,000 over the weekend, but the rally back to that price ... ( read original story ...)