More people left Tokyo’s 23 wards than moved in during 2021, a trend reversal likely caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the internal affairs ministry said. The population report, released by ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson, barred from Tokyo Olympics for marijuana, speaks up on Valieva scandal
Richardson's positive test nullified her win at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the guaranteed spot that went with it in Tokyo in the 100. While her 30-day suspension ended before the start ... ( read original story ...)
US sprinter who missed Tokyo Games for marijuana usage slams Valieva verdict
US SPRINTER SHA’CARRI Richardson on Monday slammed the decision to allow Kamila Valieva to continue to compete at the Winter Olympics despite a positive drugs test, contrasting the case with her own ... ( read original story ...)
Joby Teams Up With Airline ANA to Bring Flying Taxis to Japan
Flying from Japan’s Osaka station to Kansai International Airport could take just 15 minutes based on plans laid out by flying-taxi startup Joby Aviation Inc. and the country’s biggest airline. Joby ... ( read original story ...)
Why were there so many crypto ads during the Super Bowl?
The crypto marketing blitz has arrived. The coveted commercial breaks during Super Bowl LVI, where a 30-second spot cost as much as $7 million, featured eye-catching advertisements for crypto currency ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender to pay $100 million over alleged securities violations
US regulators are making it clear crypto companies must follow conventional rules. Crypto lender BlockFi has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges the company allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya To Host Motorcycle Shows In Spring 2022
Two major shows make a return after a two-year absence, while the third is a brand-new calendar addition. Are you a motorcycle fan in Japan? If you are, 2022 is off to an excellent start, particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin Brewery to Withdraw From Myanmar
"Kirin should never have entered into business with a brutal and corrupt military conglomerate," she added, accusing the brewery of having "financed atrocity crimes and enriched top generals." The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Company Reportedly Scamming New Hires Out of Thousands, BBB Says
However, LaSane didn't buy the crypto in his name, instead, he was given a client's name to use when purchasing Bitcoin. More assignments came in with similar instructions until he was informed days ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price: Super Bowl Is a Big Win for Coinbase, but a Loss for Bitcoin
The crypto-related hype surrounding Sunday's Super Bowl produced mix results as bitcoin failed to reach $50,000, while Coinbase Global saw an "historic and unprecedented" reaction to its commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm BlockFi to pay record penalty to settle U.S. SEC, state charges
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - A subsidiary of crypto company BlockFi Inc has agreed to pay $100 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges in ... ( read original story ...)
PHL, Japan set to hold ‘high-level’ meeting
REUTERS/KIM KYUNG-HOON THE PHILIPPINES and Japan will hold a high-level meeting on infrastructure development and economic cooperation this week, the Department of Finance (DoF) said, after Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber’s Geolandar X-CV Tire Equipped on Lexus LX
The Yokohama Rubber Company announced today that it began supplying its Geolandar X-CV for use as original equipment tires on Toyota’s new Lexus LX SUV. Yokohama says the Geolandar X-CV represents a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire launches new drive tire for regional delivery operations
Yokohama Tire has added a new commercial tire to its continually expanding lineup: the 720R. The 720R is a 19.5-inch, N-speed-rated drive tire which is engineered specifically for pickup trucks and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Cambodia officials agree to cooperate on Myanmar
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s foreign minister met Monday with the son and appointed successor of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and agreed to cooperate in dealing with the situation in Myanmar following the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Shark Tank’ star Mark Cuban is on the lookout for a crypto app with the potential to become as wildly popular as Instagram
Billionaire Mark Cuban is on the hunt for a crypto app to invest in — one that shows some promise of becoming a much-used part of mainstream daily life like Instagram. "All the blockchains are ... ( read original story ...)