The International Olympic Committee has claimed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw a 74 per cent increase in digital viewers from Rio 2016, with the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo offers a step back to the Taisho era with retro kimono experience
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is now offering a Retro Kimono Plan, which includes a kimono rental and fitting, hairstyling, admission to the Hundred-Step Staircase, and lunch or afternoon tea at one of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hey, HBO, Give Us Season 2 of ‘Tokyo Vice’
Here's everything we know about season 2 of 'Tokyo Vice,' HBO Max's show based on Jake Adelstein's book about the yakuza. ( read original story ...)
‘Japanification’ Hides Opportunities In Japan’s Stock Market
Historically, Japanification coupled with weak corporate governance has pushed investors away from Japanese stocks. Read more about Japan's stock market here. ( read original story ...)
Sydney lose ACL tie with Muscat’s Yokohama
Sydney FC's hopes of progressing to the Asian Champions League knock-out stages have been handed a potentially terminal blow with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kevin Muscat-coached Yokohama F. Marinos ... ( read original story ...)
Japan And Australia Private Sector Output Up In April, Business Confidence Declines
Sentiment amongst private sector firms continues to deteriorate in April despite business activity growth. DKosig/E+ via Getty Images Private sector output rose across Japan and Australia in April ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba shares jump after Japanese conglomerate opens door to buyout
Shares of Toshiba Corp jumped nearly 5% in Tokyo trade on Friday, after the embattled Japanese conglomerate said it would solicit deal offers, including on a potential buyout, bolstering hopes of a ... ( read original story ...)
Group H: Tsunoda stars as Yokohama F. Marinos edge Sydney FC
Ryotaro Tsunoda struck 10 minutes from time to give Yokohama F Marinos a hard-earned 1-0 win over Sydney FC in Group H of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City as the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Pay For Coffee With Crypto? Analyst Weighs In On Prospect of Wider Bitcoin Adoption
Cryptocurrency adoption is slowly but steadily rising amid increasing awareness of these digital currencies and use cases. An analyst at Morgan Stanley delved into what it would take to accelerate the ... ( read original story ...)
Your Crypto Crash Survival Checklist
Managing risk is an essential part of cryptocurrency investing. Our crypto crash survival checklist will help minimize stress as you ride the rollercoaster. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is here. Are you ready?
It's no secret that crypto has captured the world's attention. The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has surpassed $2 trillion and has advisors, policy makers, participants, observers, ... ( read original story ...)
Stripe launches crypto support in Connect, starting with payouts for creators on Twitter
Stripe announced that it would be reentering the cryptocurrency market — ending a four-year hiatus with hype around crypto definitely not abating. Today, some six months, later it’s rolling out a new ... ( read original story ...)
THG Boss Says IPO Sucked As He Bats Off “Unacceptable” Offers
After last year telling a conference that not only should he not have listed in London but that the experience “has just sucked from start to finish”, the fact that this week he has been batting off ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japan Willing to Pay the Price of Sanctioning Russia?
Prime Minister Kishida has moved forward with sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. So far the public is willing to shoulder the economic burden. ( read original story ...)
‘Pachinko’ Star Lee Minho Calls His Character “A Villain Generated by Tragedy”
The Korean superstar opens up about making his Hollywood debut in Apple TV+'s epic series and the "pressure" of anchoring an entire episode dedicated to his character's backstory. ( read original story ...)
The Buzz: Restaurant closes near Fox River Mall in Grand Chute
The restaurant, which served sushi and hibachi, quietly closed last month. Its kitchen equipment and supplies were offered in an auction. ( read original story ...)