Green tea—not today’s ubiquitous orange pekoe—dominated America’s ‘teaways’ for nearly a century, from the 1860s through the early 1940s. ( read original story ...)
Crazy cheap hotel in Tokyo comes with a crazy catch
For budget travelers in Japan who’re looking for a cheap place to spend the night, capsule hotels are the first thing that comes to mind, since they often charge less than 5,000 yen a night. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s golden oldie ‘King Kazu’ eager to play on at 54
Evergreen Japanese soccer star Kazuyoshi Miura said he "still has the passion" to continue his career at 54, local media reported Monday, with contract offers still coming his way. Miura, known as ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Bulls Argue for Crypto as a Hedge Against Soaring Inflation
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8% in November, the Labor Department -- specifically the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) -- reported on Dec. 10, and the all ... ( read original story ...)
Green new era dawns for crypto with global mining shift
How well do Bitcoin and other digital assets meet ESG criteria? This question has become ever more important as crypto adoption reaches wider audiences. ( read original story ...)
Bank of England Says Crypto’s Rapid Growth Could Pose Stability Risks
The Bank of England reiterated its warning that the rapid growth of cryptocurrency assets could pose stability risks to the U.K. financial system, even though the current direct risks are “limited.” ... ( read original story ...)
90% of bitcoin’s supply has been mined and 4 other crypto updates you should know
Between ConstitutionDAO's token hitting a new high and 90% of bitcoin's supply being mined, here's 5 important things that happened in crypto this past week. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin versus home prices: Here’s how the crypto has performed against the residential property market over the last 5 years
"Bitcoin price appreciation blew home price increases out of the water," according to Point2, a real estate platform. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Miner Hut 8 In Free Fall As Bitcoin, Ethereum Continue To Behave Bearishly: What’s Next?
Hut 8 Mining Corp (NASDAQ: HUT) was trading down 8% at one point on Monday in sympathy with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which attempted to regain an important psychological level at $50,000 on Sunday but ... ( read original story ...)
Get Direct Exposure to the Crypto Craze with Bakkt
InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Connecting the digital economy: that’s the vision of ... ( read original story ...)
Why Shaquille O’Neal is ‘glad’ the Staples Center is changing name to Crypto.com Arena
On Christmas Day, the Staples Center will officially become Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal has no problem with the change. On a recent episode of the Big Podcast with ... ( read original story ...)
BofA’s Top Female Banker in Japan Puts Emphasis on ESG
When Tamao Sasada was put in charge of a large Japanese corporate client, she broke into a cold sweat. Now, the Bank of America Corp. executive is urging other female colleagues to take on new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Former Princess Mako Steps Out with Husband After Giving up Her Titles and Moving to N.Y.C.
Japan's former Princess Mako and her husband Kei Komuro are exploring their new home. The couple was spotted on Sunday going for a stroll in New York City, where they relocated last month following ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Pitches Truce to Japan Over Trump-Era Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
The U.S. made an offer to Japan aimed at resolving disputes over tariffs imposed on Japanese steel and aluminum under former President Donald Trump in 2018, people familiar with the situation said. ( read original story ...)
USAG Japan Commander Invited to View Rare Asteroid Samples at Sagamihara Museum
The commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan was invited to visit one of Sagamihara City’s premier museums for the rare opportunity to view asteroid samples brought back during the ... ( read original story ...)
4 Reasons Why Tohoku, Japan Should Be Your Next International Trip
Discover a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, architecture, whiskey, and more in this lesser-known—and absolutely gorgeous—region of Japan. ( read original story ...)