U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Japan's financial sanctions against Russia, together with those of other allies and partners, would help impose massive costs on Russia and thwart its ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Web3 entrepreneurs join forces to launch accelerator, raises $10M in funding
See the original story in Japanese. Singapore-based Next Web Capital (NeW) announced on Tuesday that it has secured $10 million in funding from WiL (World Innovation Lab) and crypto exchange Bitbank ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japanese PM Abe calls on US to abandon Taiwan defense ‘ambiguity’ amid Ukraine turmoil
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called for America to abandon ambiguity on Taiwan and assert a position of defense against China. ( read original story ...)
Quartet of Tokyo 2020 champions headline ISSF Grand Prix in Cairo
There are four gold medallists from Tokyo 2020 headlining the International Shooting Sport Federation Grand Prix in Cairo from February 28 to March 7. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo at Night: From Beautiful Night Views to Phenomenal Nightlife
In order to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), various facilities around Tokyo may change their operating days or hours. … Continue reading "Tokyo at Night: From Beautiful Night Views to Ph ... ( read original story ...)
Russia invades Ukraine: Anti-war protests in Tokyo, London, Taipei and Rome
Anti-war protests broke out in several big cities throughout the world, including Tokyo, London and Taipei, as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s attack, unleashed by President ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo James RTW Fall 2022
That’s what Nigerian-British designer, and 2022 LVMH Prize finalist Tokyo James is out to do. It’s refreshing. “As a brand, I’m really interested in humanity,” he said backstage ahead of his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan joins the EU, Canada, US, and UK in banning Russian access to SWIFT global banking services
Japan now completes full involvement of the ban from the G7. The country also plans to add further sanctions and send $100 million in aid to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japan to join US, European allies in blocking key Russian banks from SWIFT
Japan has decided to join the United States and European allies in removing selected Russian banks from the SWIFT international financial messaging system, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war latest: Japan joins push to remove Russian banks from Swift payment system
A legal assessment will be given for each fact of providing financial and other assistance to a foreign state in activities directed against the security of the Russian Federation,” Interfax cited the ... ( read original story ...)
Settlement Of Soccer Pay Equity Lawsuit Focuses New Attention On Simmering Workplace Issue
The $24 million settlement last week with the U.S. Soccer Federation following a lawsuit over unequal pay for women team players generated national headlines and renewed attention to a simmering ... ( read original story ...)
Fifty years on from the historic communique rooted in Ping Pong Diplomacy’s human communication
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Shanghai Communique in which the United States and China pledged to work towards the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering extending COVID quasi-emergency in Tokyo, 9 prefs.
Japan is considering extending the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency once again for Tokyo and nine prefectures beyond the scheduled e ... ( read original story ...)
‘Catastrophe’—Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Prices Now Braced For New Russia Earthquake After SWIFT Shock
Traders are braced for more severe gyrations after Russia was kicked off the world's main international payments network SWIFT, with a former Russian Central Bank deputy chairman warning of ... ( read original story ...)
The ‘crypto mortgage’ could become yet another way that investors crowd out traditional homebuyers
Foreign investors who've been unable to secure traditional financing have a new way to purchase real estate in the United States: "crypto mortgages." ... ( read original story ...)
EverGrow Coin Aims To Be The Most Rewarding Crypto in History
NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / February 27, 2022 / All cryptocurrencies aim to bring amazing returns to their investors. Meme-coins like Shiba Inu saw an ... ( read original story ...)