Whether you follow Reddit or even really knew what it is before 2021, you almost certainly know about the online discussion community now. Reddit users drove a lot of action and discussion when it ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto assets conundrum
Land, gold and stocks do not lend themselves to becoming common mediums of exchange because these assets are not easily divisible and portable. On the other hand, crypto is more divisible and portable ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan’s pivot away from plastic stymied by COVID
Japan, long a bastion of plastic use, had just begun contributing to the global movement to shift away from the ubiquitous material. National output of plastic last year declined 4% to 5.5 million ... ( read original story ...)
This University In Japan Has Lost 77TB Of Research Data After A Backup Error
Advertisement The Kyoto University in Japan has lost around 77TB of research data because of an error in the backup system of its Hewlett-Packard supercomputer. The incident happened between December ... ( read original story ...)
Khattar receives books from Japan Foundation as goodwill gesture
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who has enrolled for a course in Japanese language, was gifted a set of books by the Japan Foundation, New Delhi, as a goodwill gesture. The Kurukshetra Uni ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 84 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan government says it confirmed 84 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Sunday. That's up 41 from a week ago, and the 16th straight day of increase from a week earlier. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympian EJ Obiena sets world third best jump of the year
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Stephen M. Young On Taiwan: Shifting trends in Japan-Taiwan relations and their connection to US interests
I have been struck by recent moves out of Tokyo, particularly as they relate to Taiwan. It appears that Japan has decided to be more forthcoming about its support for Taiwan’s separate status, ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest person in Japan celebrates 119th birthday
The world's oldest person Kane Tanaka, who was born a year before the Russo-Japanese War began, celebrated her 119th birthday in southwestern Japan on Sunday. Tanaka, born on Jan. 2, 1903, in Fukuoka ... ( read original story ...)
The top 5 crypto predictions for 2022
Arcane Research, a blockchain research firm, made dozens of crypto predictions for 2022. Insider selected five of them. ( read original story ...)
Over $467,000,000 Worth of Bitcoin Leaves Crypto Exchange Coinbase in Just One Week: Analytics Firm Coinglass
New data from a crypto intelligence platform reveals that nearly 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) left US-based crypto exchange Coinbase in the last seven days. ( read original story ...)
From Yokohama to Abu Dhabi: Japan welcome new hosts UAE
The passing of hosting duties between countries has become a FIFA Club World Cup tradition. The FIFA Club World Cup 2016 Final, played in Yokohama International Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd, ... ( read original story ...)
Snowstorms to hit northern Japan on Monday
Japanese weather officials are warning of heavy snow and strong winds in the Hokkaido and Hokuriku regions from Monday onwards. ( read original story ...)
RCEP to boost China’s foreign trade, especially with Japan: expert
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) took effect on the first day of the new year, and is expected to benefit retail consumers. ( read original story ...)
‘World’s oldest woman’ who was born in Japan in 1903 celebrates getting another year older
Kane Tanaka, from Japan, considered to be the oldest person alive has today celebrated her 119th birthday in the Fukuoka Prefecture. Her family members say she hopes to live until 120. ( read original story ...)