World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has won Tokyo Marathon in a masterclass performance, despite taking the wrong turn after 10K. He stepped on the gas at the 35K mark and didn’t look back as he ... ( read original story ...)
Support group received record 49,514 inquiries about moving out of greater Tokyo in 2021
Consultations about relocating to regional areas from greater Tokyo climbed to a record 49,514 cases in 2021 apparently due to the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Small audio gear maker in Tokyo hearing sweet sound of success
A post on Twitter by a satisfied customer was all it took to pump up the volume for a tiny audio device maker previously known only to hard-core music lovers. ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn vows to fight on against Nissan after Greg Kelly’s ‘joke’ trial in Japan
Carlos Ghosn, the former Renault and Nissan boss, has dismissed the conviction of his former colleague Greg Kelly in Japan as a “joke” and vowed to clear his ow ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court convicts ex-Nissan executive Kelly of helping Ghosn hide payments
A Tokyo court on Thursday convicted Greg Kelly, a former representative director at Nissan Motor, of helping onetime CEO Carlos Ghosn hide pay he was meant to disclose to financial regulators. In a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto donations to Ukraine top $37M, eBay eyes crypto payments and South Korea allocates $187M to the metaverse: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 27-Mar. 5
South Korea to splurge $187 million on Metaverse tech, ebay may be looking at crypto payments, OpenSea bars users from Iran. ( read original story ...)
The ‘Rug Doctor’ who advises crypto investors against ‘horrifying’ DeFi scams
A self-described "doctor" has a lesson she'd like to teach investors about decentralized finance (DeFi), an increasingly popular crypto lending sector. ( read original story ...)
Japan working on closing crypto loopholes amid Russia sanctions
The Japan financial market regulator is now looking at how it can close any loopholes to ensure Russia feels the full effect of these sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka becomes first female athlete to partner with Fortnite’s Icon Series
One of tennis’ brightest stars, Naomi Osaka isn’t just a gamer on the court — she’s also an avid video […] The post Naomi Osaka becomes first female athlete to partner with Fortnite’s Icon Series ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics champion Kipchoge eyes Tokyo Marathon title
World men's marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya said here on Saturday that he hopes to add the Tokyo Marathon title to the gold medal he claimed at last year's Olympic Games. Kipchoge, who ... ( read original story ...)
This Restaurant Is a Cat Family’s Playground and the Customers Love It
A stray cat family now lives at Daiorama Cafeteria in Osaka. They spend their days sitting beside miniature houses and smashing model trains. ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Donations Pour Into Ukraine. This Week in Bitcoin and Crypto News
Russia's war in Ukraine. In addition to uprooting the lives of Ukrainians and throwing the international order into ch ... ( read original story ...)
Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgey eye victories in their first Tokyo Marathon on Sunday
Kenya’s World record-holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei are set to make their debut in the Tokyo Marathon set to be held tomorrow in Japan. ( read original story ...)
North Korean ballistic missile likely fell outside Japan’s economic zone
Japan's defense ministry says North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile on Saturday morning that likely fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. The ministry says at least one ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s invasion prompts more assertive foreign policy from Japan
Like Germany, the other World War II-era aggressor turned pacifist nation, Japan has responded to the invasion by swiftly joining the U.S.-led effort to confront Russia. ( read original story ...)
Kipchoge eyes Tokyo Marathon title
World men marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya said here on Saturday that he hopes to add the Tokyo Marathon title to the g ... ( read original story ...)