For light commercial vehicle fleet operators, self-employed van drivers and small businesses, getting from one job to another in confidence is crucial. Durability and longevity are therefore a ... ( read original story ...)
Series of short films showcases lasting impact of Tokyo 2020 Games
A series of six short films, “Tokyo Stories”, has been released showcasing the positive impact of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Featuring people and communities in Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Messi, Mbappe and other PSG stars draw thousands at Tokyo training
French side will play J-League champions Kawasaki Frontale, Urawa Reds and Gamba Osaka during their 10-day visit to Japan. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hunt for ‘world’s most violent monkey’ as Japanese macaque injures 18 people including a BABY in ten-day rampage
COPS have launched an urgent hunt for a crazed monkey after the Japanese macaque injured 18 people in a ten-day rampage. The evil chimp kicked off its mad frenzy earlier this month when it slid ... ( read original story ...)
These are the 10 most crypto-bullish states in America
The value of cryptocurrencies have been incredibly volatile, but the blockchain technology behind them is almost certainly here to stay.
Where Masaaki Yuasa’s Japan Sinks: 2020 Went Horribly Wrong
Imaginative director Masaaki Yuasa's Japan Sinks: 2020 falls short as an anime adaptation, leaving viewers disappointed and dissatisfied. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Hotel Games isn’t just full of board games, it is a game!
All lodging and no play make guests dull people. There are a lot of cafes and bars that offer a wide range of board games to keep customers entertained, and you might even be able to find a hotel that ... ( read original story ...)
Messi, Osaka: Wage gap between highest-paid male and female athletes revealed
It was established earlier this year that tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams are the only two women in the top-100 highest-paid athletes in the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida wants nine nuclear units in operation by winter
We are aiming to put as many nuclear reactors as possible online,” said Kishida. “We will have up to nine reactors operating this winter to secure enough sources of energy to cover about 10% of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin tops $22,000 as crypto market hopes contagion and shakeout is over; ether jumps 10%
Bitcoin bounced above $22,000 on Monday, hitting its highest level in more than a month. Other cryptocurrencies also bounced with ether up more than 10% versus the price 24 hours ago and Polygon's ...
Crypto exchange Binance fined $3.4 million by Dutch central bank for operating illegally
The regulator had warned last year that Binance was offering its services in the Netherlands without authorization.
Meow, a crypto corporate treasury startup founded by ex-Gemini staffers, has raised $22 million in a round led by Tiger Global
New York-based Meow makes high-yield crypto loans available to corporate treasurers. It has partnered with two banks to accept deposits.
How 2 ex-quant traders exploited their industry’s notorious noncompetes to bootstrap a billion-dollar crypto startup
Gauntlet became a unicorn by helping companies manage risk for their crypto-lending operations. Hiring quants sitting out noncompetes accelerated its buildout.
Japan’s Iyo Bank sees further growth in ship finance
Recent surge in regional bank finance for Shikoku-based shipowners and shipbuilders continues Japan’s Iyo Bank has continued to grow its ship finance business with its latest figures showing lending ...
Terunofuji too much for Endo on Day 9 in Nagoya
Terunofuji is tied for the lead at the 15-day tournament with five other wrestlers including Ichinojo and Kotonowaka, both No. 2 maegashira. ( read original story ...)
Fun Facts about Tokyo: Has an Anti-Suicide LED Light
Tokyo is usually full of tourist because its modern architecture, shopping center, food culture, and the nightlife. Here are fun facts about Tokyo. ( read original story ...)