Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed his country would never again wage war during a ceremony on the anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat. In Kishida’s first address since taking office ... ( read original story ...)
Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?
The bitcoin boom spawned new billionaires and videos of beach parties and Lamborghinis. The crypto crash brought devastation for small investors and bankruptcy for many companies. Blockchain ...
Magnitude 5.3 and 5.1 earthquakes jolt Hokkaido’s north
A pair of strong earthquakes rocked Japan's northernmost main island early Thursday, the weather agency said, issuing no tsunami warning. ( read original story ...)
Japan quake with a magnitude of 5.1 hits Hokkaido -JMA
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 hit northern Japan early on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Funds See Minor Outflows, Ending Six-Week Inflows Streak: CoinShares
Crypto funds had $17 million in outflows in the seven days up to Aug. 12, ending six consecutive weeks of inflows, according to a CoinShares report. Bitcoin (BTC) investment products saw $21 million ...
Crypto debit card: How does it work and where to get one?
Like traditional cards such as MasterCard and Visa, crypto debit cards work similarly except that they're linked to your crypto wallet.
Crypto Venture Company Dragonfly Buys Hedge Fund, Rebrands
Digital-asset venture capital firm Dragonfly said it acquired MetaStable Capital, one of the oldest investment funds in cryptocurrencies, and completed a rebranding. The acquisition comes as the ...
Naomi Osaka’s KINLÒ Announces NIL Brand Partnerships With Five Black NCAA Athletes
Naomi Osaka has called on young Black athletes like herself to spread more awareness of suncare for melanated skin. ( read original story ...)
Reports: Kamala Harris to attend funeral of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to reports on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan ministers visit war shrine as South Korea calls for end to historical tensions
Japan PM Fumio Kishida sends offering but stays away from Yasukuni, which honours dead including class-A war criminals ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Kinlò Signs Five Athletes To NIL Deals
Naomi Osaka’s functional suncare brand Kinlo, which was formulated specifically for people with melanated skin, has announced NIL deals with five college athletes: Deja Kelly, Reilyn Turner, Robert ... ( read original story ...)
Step inside Tokyo’s ‘Stranger Things’ cafe
STORY: Step inside this Stranger Things-inspired diner in TokyoFans of the Netflix show can nosh on 'Demogorgon pasta'or waffles craved by ElevenThe pop-up cafe was created in partnership with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 23,135 new cases of coronavirus on Monday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 23,135 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday. It says 14 people in their 40s or older died in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan observes 77th anniversary of World War II
Japan on Monday marked 77 years since the country's surrender during World War II, but the country's prime minister stopped short of apologizing for his country's role in further igniting the conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese parents share puzzlement over used nappy take-home rules
Japanese parents have shared their puzzlement over a bizarre demand that guardians take their children’s soiled nappies home from public day cares. A survey by Osaka-based Baby Job Inc., which offers ...
Tokyo holds ceremony marking 77 years since end of World War II
People in Japan are marking 77 years since the end of World War Two. On August 15, 1945, people gathered around their radios to hear a message from the Emperor. He announced that Japan had surrendered ... ( read original story ...)