Bobby Ray Parks Jr. scored 13 points as Nagoya dominated the Thirdy Ravena-less San-en, 98-78, to boost its playoff chances in Japan B.League on Saturday at Toyohashi City ... ( read original story ...)
Sightseeing boat in Japan missing with 26 people on board after reports of sinking
Authorities lost contact with the Kazu 1 after the crew reported water was flooding into the stern of the vessel and it had started to sink. The crew also said those on board were wearing life jackets ... ( read original story ...)
Discreetly, the Young in Japan Chip Away at a Taboo on Tattoos
Exposed to body art on social media, more young Japanese are getting tattoos, even if that means hiding them at work. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister promises a stronger military in visit to US carrier
Japan's foreign minister promised his country would bolster its military to help the United States maintain regional security during a visit on Saturday to a U.S. aircraft carrier patrolling Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast
Japan's coast guard are searching for a tourist boat missing off the northern island of Hokkaido, reports say. Authorities lost contact with the vessel, which had 26 people on board, after it reported ... ( read original story ...)
Serious ‘Fast Evolving’ Global Crypto ‘Threat’ Warning After Huge Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Surge
Bitcoin, ethereum and other "fast evolving" cryptocurrencies could soon become a threat to global financial stability, according to the chair of an international body tasked with shoring up the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is the hottest new political token — and it’s working out for politicians who sing its praises
As Miami and New York City's mayors, El Salvador's president, and other politicians advocate for crypto, it's clear that voter approval follows. ( read original story ...)
Tour boat with 26 missing in Japan after distress call
A tour boat with 26 people aboard was missing in rough waters off northern Japan on Saturday after issuing a distress call and reporting to be sinking, the coast guard said. No survivors have been ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: MLB veteran Shoemaker shines in shutout
Matt Shoemaker threw a two-hit shutout and scored the winning run on Saturday as the Central League-leading Yomiuri Giants won their ... ( read original story ...)
World Triathlon creates fund for Ukrainian athletes, Japan to pay cost of competing in Yokohama
Ukrainian athletes are expected to be able to start the Championship Series season in Yokohama thanks to financial support from the Japanese Triathlon Union. Europe Triathlon and other National ... ( read original story ...)
The 9 most amazing attractions in Yokohama
Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜, [jokohama] ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
A top crypto fund shares the 3 risks associated with ethereum’s upcoming merge — and explains why there isn’t a definite date for the upgrade
Developers aren't sure when exactly "the merge" will take place because it's a technically challenging process, Bitwise's research head said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 5,387 more COVID infections on April 23
Japan's capital registered 5,387 new coronavirus cases on April 23 after recording 5,396 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 5,387 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 5,387 new coronavirus cases, down nine from Friday and down 1,410 from last Saturday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Russia settle salmon quota amid tensions over Ukraine
Japan and Russia have reached an agreement over Tokyo’s annual catch quota for Russian-born salmon and trout, the Japanese Fisheries Agency said Saturday, despite delays and chilled relations between ... ( read original story ...)
NZ leader Ardern underscores ties with Japan in first post-COVID overseas trip
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern underscored her country's "close and resilient relationship" with Japan in Tokyo on April 22 as part of her first international trip since the start of the ... ( read original story ...)