The contingency plans could put the world’s third-largest economy in direct competition with Europe for global gas supplies. ( read original story ...)
Over 20% of Japan’s major firms halt Russian businesses: survey
Over 20 percent of major Japanese companies that do business in Russia have decided to halt such operations following Moscow's invasi ... ( read original story ...)
Regional Gaps Seen in Growth of New COVID-19 Cases in Japan
While Japan is increasingly alert for a seventh wave of novel coronavirus infections, the pace of growth in new cases varies from region to region. Tokyo and other metropolitan regions are seeing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans Russian coal imports, expels eight diplomats
Japan said on Friday it would ban coal imports from Russia in a broad escalation of sanctions that included expelling eight diplomats, in some of its strongest moves yet to protest what it termed ... ( read original story ...)
Clever, cool, possibly emotionally scarring Pokémon cosplay greets freshmen at Tokyo college【Pics】
It’s their first chance to show their soon-to-be-schoolmates the less stuffy side of campus life, so on the day of this year’s entrance exam at Tama Art University in Tokyo, the welcoming committee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s titanium makers expected to gain more US business from Ukraine war
Traders are betting that Japanese titanium suppliers will capture substantially more of the global market for the metal as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine forces western companies away ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vinyl record production in the groove amid pandemic, ‘city pop’ boom
The popularity of vinyl records has been picking up globally amid the coronavirus pandemic, and sales in the United States have surpassed t ... ( read original story ...)
How Plants Activate Their Immune System Against Dangerous Pathogens in Rain
While rain is essential for the survival of plants, it also contains bacteria and other pathogens which can cause them harm. So how do plants protect themselves from this threat? A recent study by ... ( read original story ...)
PH, Japan eye broader defense ties
TOKYO—Japan and the Philippines agreed on Saturday to consider further expanding defense cooperation against a backdrop of regional tensions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The meeting in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s latest disruption may be investor expectations
Venture capitalists and founders across all fundraising stages spoke to current investment strategies when it comes to investing in this cohort of startups. As Freestyle’s Jenny Lefcourt tells me, ... ( read original story ...)
QuadrigaCX Continues Providing Lessons For Crypto Investors
Streaming services might not be the obvious place to start conducting research about cryptoassets and crypto exchanges, but that would be an incomplete view. The recent release of a Netflix original ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto isn’t just for bros: Meet the mothers entering the market
Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are spaces mostly occupied by young American men, but a growing number of mothers are investing and getting into the industry. ( read original story ...)
Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe venture into a noir underworld in ‘Tokyo Vice’
Set in the late 1990s, the crime drama "Tokyo Vice" stars Ansel Elgort as journalist Jake Adelstein, who forges a bond with Detective Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe) and descends into the underbelly of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Outlook: Big Hack, Yellen Coming Around and Bitcoin to $500,000?
Older Americans, however, had the most negative outlook on digital currencies, with only 21% of Americans 65 or older believing that cryptocurrencies would be a dominant economic force in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese company behind a $777,000 flying motorbike is planning to go public, reports say
ALI technologies' President said the XTURISMO, which can reach a top speed of 80km/h, would prove popular in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is altering the investing landscape for even the most disciplined VCs
While many funds are returning to more conservative check-writing, with a focus on profitability and business fundamentals, crypto remains a sector in the spotlight that attracts dedicated ... ( read original story ...)