A man seen by police as a potential suspect in a deadly fire at a Japanese mental health clinic was in a critical condition on Saturday, reports said, a day after the blaze claimed 24 lives. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo faces uphill battle convincing public about 2030 Winter Games bid
About half of all respondents to a 2014 survey said they were worried about how much the Games would cost. A lot has changed since then. ( read original story ...)
Beloved ‘rabbit stationmaster’ at station north of Tokyo retiring due to old age
A beloved "rabbit stationmaster" at a station in this city north of Tokyo will retire on Dec. 18 due to her advancing years, and will be kept by human station staff following the end of her service. ( read original story ...)
Japan entry to use hybrid boat in SailGP racing on Saturday
Japan's entry will use a hybrid boat on the second day of the Sydney round of SailGP racing after their F50 catamaran sustained serious damage in a collision with Britain on Friday. The collision ... ( read original story ...)
The Artisanal Spirits Company raises its stake in joint ventures in Japan and China
The Artisanal Spirits Company is to pay about £400,000 to take more control of its joint ventures in key Asian markets.That will see it take a larger ownership ... ( read original story ...)
15 Amazing Spots to See Fall Foliage in Tokyo
People imagine a huge metropolis full of skyscrapers when they think of Tokyo, but it actually has many places for enjoying beautiful fall foliage. This article introduces fifteen of these spots that ... ( read original story ...)
Experience true Japanese ingenuity at The Grand Midori Ortigas
It is no secret that Japan is one of my favorite travel destinations. Whether it’s for a work-related trip or for a vacation with family and friends and whether it’s a stay in the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Prediction: Exchange CEO Warns 2022 Could See Bitcoin Crash Amid Huge Ethereum, BNB, Solana, Cardano And XRP Sell-Off
The chief executive of the U.S.-based Kraken crypto exchange has warned he thinks the bitcoin price could fall dramatically in ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake disaster countermeasures and prevention event to be held in February
In February, a magnitude 7.3 occurred just off the coast of Fukushima. This quake led to the observation of seismic intensity over 5 in Tokyo for the first time in 10 years since the Great East Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X flights to Sapporo Chitose
Compare Thai AirAsia X flights to Sapporo Chitose now. Find flight deals, the fastest route, flexible tickets, and the cheapest time to fly with no added fees. ( read original story ...)
Salad shop Sweetgreen’s first Dallas restaurant opens Nov. 23, five days after IPO
The company recently announced that 23-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka is an investor ... technology probably intrigued investors on its IPO day, Yahoo Finance notes. Neman felt the need to ... ( read original story ...)
Major technology stocks lead another decline on Wall Street
The Associated Press Technology stocks are leading another decline on Wall Street in early trading Friday, putting the Nasdaq on track for its third weekly drop in the last four. The tech-heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Launches Crypto Gifts as Russia Reportedly Eyes Ban: Crypto Minute
In the latest Crypto Minute, Ross Mac explores Robinhood’s launch of cryptocurrency gifting, reports the Russian central bank is weighing a cryptocurrency ban and the IMF. ( read original story ...)
Sequoia Capital Finally Gets ‘Red-Pilled’ on Crypto Investing
When venture firm Sequoia Capital changed its Twitter bio this month to misspell the word “build,” include a blockchain reference and sign off “LFG” (crypto-speak for “Let’s go”), people thought it ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron-infected man visited soccer stadium near Tokyo: government
The Tokyo metropolitan government said Friday that a man in his 20s confirmed to be infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 h ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 data shows athletics is number one Olympic sport, says Coe
Athletics emerged from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as the number one Olympic sport, according to International Olympic Committee data revealed by ... ( read original story ...)