U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said: "We are relieved that the legal process has concluded, and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly can return home." ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Resumes Flights to Tokyo
After halting some service to Asia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finnair (AY) resumes operations to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 9. ( read original story ...)
The Ghosn Saga and What It Says About Japan
Carlos Ghosn was a jet-setting captain of industry, the C-suite superhero who helped save struggling automakers in France and Japan. That’s why his arrest in Japan on allegations of financial ... ( read original story ...)
Hot property: five homes for hikers
From a lakeside house in the foothills of Mount Fuji to a hilltop villa on the Greek island of Tinos ... ( read original story ...)
From dogecoin to bitcoin to polkadot, over 100,000 separate crypto donations have been made to Ukraine in a week
Since the start of Russia's invasion, over 100,000 separate crypto donations of a range of cryptos have been sent to Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry says it is complying with Russian sanctions, as some policymakers ring alarms
Crypto advocates are making the case that digital assets present an unworkable alternative to the Russian government and any oligarchs aiming to end-run Western penalties. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s crypto corps and hacker army
He contrasts Ukraine’s horizontal network with Russia’s vertical media structure. “Ukraine has mobilised civil society and there is collaboration between state and people. By contrast, the Russian ... ( read original story ...)
When War Hits, Even Crypto Can’t Stay Neutral
When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, cryptocurrency fans appeared to be trapped in a decadent fantasy. A batch of CryptoPunk NFTs (blockchain collectibles) had just been yan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Microchip Merger Collapses
According to semiconductor analyst Malcolm Penn, founder and CEO of Futures Horizons, Arm’s dominant market position and intense competition to meet global chip demand led to a perceived ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to freeze assets of Russian businessmen
Assets of four additional banks to be frozen from April 2, finance minister says Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki announced ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama: No change at Russia tyre factory
Despite the war in neighbouring Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community, as of 2 March 2022, company representatives told Tyres & Accessories the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka, 16 Other Prefectures Extend COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed on Thursday that the Japanese government will extend the quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, and 16 more of the 31 prefectures under the current ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Ancient tombs get 4K video treatment in Osaka
The tombs of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group comprise a World Heritage site in Osaka Prefecture, where drones and other equipment were used to make the four-minute video in a bid to promote tourism. ( read original story ...)
Is Russian Invasion of Ukraine Crypto’s Breakthrough Moment?
Israel recently seized crypto accounts funding terrorism for the third this year, according to a press release from the ministry of Defense--cryptocurrencies are playing an important role in Ukraine's ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is set to get a big boost from the ruble’s collapse and the growing market share of stablecoins, JPMorgan says
The reality for Russian citizens over the past week has been a significant loss in purchasing power and a run on several banks. ( read original story ...)
Is Biden Coming After Your Private Crypto Wallet?
With the growth of cryptocurrency adoption in recent years, more and more regulations of private wallets are on the horizon. ( read original story ...)