Billie Eilish took to Instagram to share photos of her Tokyo outfits, including a crisscross bra and miniskirt, as well as lace-up boots and joggers. ( read original story ...)
Daphne Bramham: Japan’s bribery scandal adds fuel and fire to Vancouver’s 2030 Olympic bid
In August, the 78-year-old Takahashi was released after being charged with accepting bribes from the clothing manufacturer that outfitted the Japanese Olympic and Paralympic teams and held the licence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan liquor firms go alcohol-free to woo Gen Z
STORY: Japanese alcohol companies are embracing a new trend to attract Gen Z customers…non-alcoholic drinks. In Tokyo, the newly-opened Sumadori Bar offers mocktails, or cocktails with alcohol levels ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Fully Reopen to Tourists Despite Record Covid-19 Cases in August
The government of Japan is planning to fully reopen the country to international tourism, perhaps as early as October, according to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Fuji News Network, despite the fact ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin tops $22,000, hitting highest in nearly a month ahead of inflation data and Ethereum merge
Bitcoin topped $22,000 as it continues a week-long rally ahead of U.S. inflation data and a highly anticipated Ethereum network upgrade. The world’s largest cryptocurrency hit $22,341.50 at 9:45 p.m.
‘Absolute Madness:’ Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Headed Into A Wild Week Amid Luna And Solana Price Swings—CryptoCodex
Cryptocurrency prices are soaring this morning, with the market surging as the long-awaited ethereum merge upgrade enters its final leg. The bitcoin price has added almost 3% since this time yesterday ...
Meet the most promising crypto startups of 2022, according to investors
Insider asked VCs to choose the most promising crypto startups of the year, and they responded with 53 hot firms working in NFTs, DeFi, and more.
Tokyo chosen to hold 2025 Deaflympics
Tokyo has been selected to hold the 2025 Deaflympics, four years after hosting the largest Para sport event in the world, the Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
ASIA PACIFIC: Toyota Tsusho supplies biodiesel to car carriers at the Port of Nagoya
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to restart brewing Yebisu beer in Tokyo’s Ebisu after 35 yrs
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. said Monday it will start brewing its flagship Yebisu beer at the brand's birthplace of Tokyo's Ebisu district for the first time in 35 years. The beer company will set up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 2-week high on Wall Street’s strength
"Today's gain was led by easing concerns about the pace of rate hikes in the U.S. market expectations have come closer to what the Federal Reserve is looking at," said Shuji Hosoi, senior strategist ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.16%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Power, Gas & Water and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.16%. The ...
Japan government to waive tourist visa requirements as part of border easing
Japan's government is planning to waive tourist visa requirements from some countries as part of a further easing of border controls enacted to stop the spread of COVID-19, Fuji News Network reported ...
Asia-Pacific markets rise; Japan travel stocks gain on border easing reports
Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a higher open Monday on improved risk sentiment. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 28,305 — higher than the Nikkei 225′s last close at 28,214.75. In ...
Bank of Japan is nowhere near shifting monetary policy to support yen
The government - especially the Ministry of Finance (MOF) - has repeatedly and strongly expressed dissatisfaction with this year's falls in the yen ...
Over 60% of online hate posts against Korean resident of Japan deemed illegal
Over 60% of 300 online posts which were raised in a Korean resident's report as cases of hate speech against her were recognized as illega ... ( read original story ...)