The J-League said Monday two-time defending champions Kawasaki Frontale will face BG Pathum United and fellow J1 club Consadole Sapporo will take on Buriram United in November's Asia Challenge in ... ( read original story ...)
The West Coast’s Legacy Mochi Shops Persevere
Each of these places sell mochi, manju, and other palm-sized treats traditional to Japan — collectively called wagashi. Mochi is an immeasurably soft, doughy confection made of sweet rice flour mixed ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese scientist sets new national record for deep-sea exploration
NHK has learned that a Japanese scientist was among the members of an international deep-sea exploration team who reached a depth of 9,801 meters in a recent mission. This marks a new record for ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams ‘Is Unequivocally the Best Athlete Ever,’ Says Naomi Osaka
As Serena Williams prepares for her final tournament “I remember as a kid watching in awe, and I was so happy to be seeing a strong Black woman on my ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pays tribute to Serena Williams ahead of Grand Slam queen’s last US Open
Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka has paid tribute to her idol, Serena Williams, ahead of the legendary athlete’s final U.S. Open before she retires. Osaka, 24, paid tribute to Williams, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto influencers pedal questionable advice and profit off their viewers — no matter which way the market turns
Crypto influencers have stepped up to offer advice to millions of people, and even though their advice is often wrong, they still profit off fans.
How to communicate with your crypto community when things aren’t going well
Web3 companies that have managed to make it this far need to prioritize not only their survival, but also how to convince their communities and investors that they will survive.
Tokyo governor to attend conference of world cities on climate change
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko left for Indonesia on Monday to attend an international conference where heads of cities from around the world will discuss climate change and other issues. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Party Trend That Paired Tuna And EDM
Yes, you can have your raw tuna and dance, too. At one particularly unique party in Tokyo, attendees are served fish in a dance club setting. ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges US$30 billion for Africa as it seeks to counter Chinese influence
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the Tokyo International Conference on African Development that Japan will grow ‘together’ with the continent.
Japan pledges $30B investment in Africa
Prime Minister Kishida tells Tokyo summit on Africa 'Japan aspires to be a partner, growing together with Africa’ - Anadolu Agency ...
Here’s How to Eat (and Drink) Your Way Through Tokyo
This article was published in partnership with Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau There are many things Tokyo does exceptionally well. Culture, shopping, entertainment, tradition, technology…the list ... ( read original story ...)
Japan panel approves AstraZeneca’s Evusheld COVID treatment
Japan's health ministry said on Monday that its panel of experts had agreed to approve manufacturing and sales of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 preventive treatment Evusheld. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Deputy Gov. Leads City’s Ambitious ESG Project
Tokyo's Deputy Governor Manabu Miyasaka is leading the city's ambitious futurization project on reclaimed land in the middle of Tokyo Bay. The former Yahoo Japan chairman told Bloomberg how his past ... ( read original story ...)
Worries over high US rates trigger drop in Tokyo stocks
The Nikkei Average fell sharply on Monday to finish below the 28,000 mark for the first time in nearly 3 weeks. The drop followed sell-offs in New York on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Nuclear power’s sorry salesman laments its comeback in Japan
For a long time, Yuji Onuma was stricken with guilt about the notorious words that used to hang above his home town. He was a 12-year-old schoolboy in the smal ... ( read original story ...)