Cryptocurrencies have been crucial in raising donations for Ukraine's resistance to the Russian invasion. The entire crypto community has come together to help Ukraine at this time of turmoil. NFTs, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Investment Firm CoinFlip Wins 2022 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Over 27 million employees at 70,000 organizations were surveyed The award is based on employee feedback CoinFlip has expanded to over 3,500 Bitcoin ATMs across 49 states CoinFlip, a cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan may have limited tools to deal with the weak yen, but that’s not its focus
The exchange rate is not in the mandate of Bank of Japan. Takatoshi Ito Former Japanese deputy vice minister of finance The yen has for weeks weakened sharply against the greenback as the monetary ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Suga wonder strike gives Sapporo 1st home win of season
Daiki Suga struck a superb winner as Consadole Sapporo secured their first home victory of the season in the J-League first division on Friday, holding off struggling Shonan Bellmare 1-0. Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Where to stay, play and meet in Yokohama
In preparation for the return of international visitors, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau (YCVB) has launched an interactive website to re-introduce the city’s touristic and MICE offerings. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes sweet Rafa Nadal comment ahead of clay season start in Madrid
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Naomi Osaka has given Spanish tennis hero Rafael Nadal a huge compliment ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Madrid Open: Naomi Osaka on ‘stealing’ one thing from Rafael Nadal – It’ll either go really good or really bad
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka said that she has taken a cue from Rafael Nadal's style of play to prepare for the upcoming clay season. The 24-year-old Osaka is all set to take part in the Madrid ... ( read original story ...)
3,893 new coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo on April 29
TOKYO -- Japan's capital registered 3,893 new coronavirus cases on April 29 after reporting 5,394 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. Of the 3,893 newly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toxic Dumping Faces Growing Protests
(Source: Japan Severely Breaches Obligations Under International Law by Persisting in Discharge of Nuclear-contaminated Water Into Ocean, People’s Daily Online, April 15, 2022) Moreover, “this water ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brings KINLÒ suncare line to Mass Retail for the First Time
ABOUT KINLÒ KINLÒ is functional suncare brand for all people of color that was founded by four-time Grand Slam tennis champion and activist Naomi Osaka in partnership with A-Frame Brands. ( read original story ...)
Ex-YouTuber yakuza accused of collecting ‘protection’ money from illegal Tokyo casino
TOKYO -- Four gang members including a former YouTuber have been arrested for allegedly collecting "protection money" from an illegal casino in the Japanese capital, the Metropolitan Police ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Wreck of Missing Tourist Boat -Media
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan located on Friday the hull of a tour boat off its northern coast, media said, six days after the vessel disappeared in an accident that killed at least 14 people on a ... ( read original story ...)
Risk Spikes for Vulnerable Yen as Fed Meets During Japan Holiday
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s FX traders are going on vacation at a key moment for financial markets and the possibility that their absence will exacerbate yen swings has caused its expected volatility ... ( read original story ...)
60-meter-long spiral slide at Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower to open on May 9
OSAKA -- A 60-meter-long spiral slide at Osaka's symbolic Tsutenkaku Tower is slated to open on May 9, offering visitors a thrilling ride from a height of over 20 meters. The new tubular "Tower ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Kinlò Goes Into Walmart
Kinlò, the skin care brand founded last year by tennis player Naomi Osaka, is going wide in its first retail play. The brand is entering 2,500 Walmart doors nationally, and on Walmart.com, on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
PM Modi to meet President Biden at Quad Summit in Tokyo on May 24
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are expected to meet on May 24 during the Quad Summit in Tokyo. The White House has issued a statement saying that President Biden ... ( read original story ...)