In the docuseries Simone vs. Herself, the gymnast reveals what happened in Tokyo—and if she's planning a Paris return. ( read original story ...)
Toyota banks on mobility technology for future growth
The addition, announced Tuesday, follows the purchase earlier this year of CARMERA Inc., a U.S. venture that specializes in sophisticated road mapping updates made cheaper and faster by using ... ( read original story ...)
Volkswagen hikes prices in Japan by up to $1,000
Volkswagen joins the list of foreign automakers that are raising prices on vehicles they export to Japan, Nikkei has learned, making a move that domestic players have been hesitant to do amid sluggish ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift nationwide COVID-19 emergency restrictions
The Japanese government announced Tuesday that the country's coronavirus state of emergency will end this week.State of play: Japanese Economic Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said "[m]easures will be ... ( read original story ...)
Super Nintendo World Japan adding Donkey Kong-themed expansion
Mario and Donkey Kong are about to be reunited again. When Universal Studios created its Super Nintendo World theme park in Japan, it understandably decided to focus on the Super Mario franchise. Soon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to end Covid-19 emergency measures Sept. 30
TOKYO – The Japanese government will end the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) state of emergency covering Tokyo and 18 prefectures and a quasi-state of emergency for eight regions when they expire ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-trading hamster Mr. Goxx is up over 16% since June
The hamster, named Mr. Goxx, likely after a now defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox, has been trading cryptocurrency since June, and has seen gains of 16.62% as of Monday. The S&P 500 has gained about 4% ... ( read original story ...)
Verifone Partners With BitPay, Will Accept Crypto
The point of sale company, Verifone, has partnered with BitPay, allowing cryptocurrency to be accepted at any retail store that uses the Verifone points-of-sale pin pads. Learn how smart money is ... ( read original story ...)
How Nimiq Is Pioneering A New ‘Pledge 2%’ Crypto For Good Model To Inspire The Industry
Nimiq is a unique cryptocurrency which is championing the idea of ‘Crypto for Good’ - and announcing an innovative new ‘Pledge 2%’ model which they hope other cryptocurrencies adopt (in much the same ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase has 29% upside as the exchange is the ‘flagbearer’ of the crypto economy, JMP says
Coinbase is a flagbearer in the development of the broader crypto economy, and we expect it will remain a leader in the industry,' JMP said. ( read original story ...)
A crypto exchange accidentally paid a $24 million fee for a $100,000 ethereum transaction – but the miner agreed to return it
Bitfinex paid $24 million in transaction fees in one of the biggest "fat-finger" errors in crypto history, but has now got most of the money back. ( read original story ...)
Crypto may have a new foe as the SEC names its next general counsel
The SEC has named Dan Berkovitz, a commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as its next general counsel. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka gets walkover into US Open third round
Defending champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open third round after Serbian qualifier Olga Danilovic withdrew ahead of their second-round match on Wednesday due to illness, tournament ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka selects MGM-Orix consortium to operate IR with casino in Japan
The Japanese prefecture of Osaka has selected a consortium led by MGM Resorts and local finance giant ORIX - the only bidders in the process - to build an integrated resort with casino in the ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer feels for Naomi Osaka: It hurts to see player not feeling well
Grand Slam champion Roger Federer insists the relationship between players and the media needs to evolve. This past French Open, former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka drew lots of attention to herself after ... ( read original story ...)
Great East Japan earthquake: preliminary observations
This document outlines the preliminary observations of the Great East Japan Earthquake of 11 March 2011 (GLIDE number: EQ-2011-000028-JPN) including: its type, hypocenter, magnitude; the subsequent ... ( read original story ...)