Ethiopia’s Haven Hailu returned to winning ways to triumph at the Osaka Women’s Marathon, this year’s first World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday (29). The 24-year-old led an Ethiopian ... ( read original story ...)
Risky Business: Japan Steps Out | Opinion
Despite constitutional limits, Japan has one of the world’s most technologically advanced armed forces (around 261,000 troops, fifth in global ranking) and one of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hot spots revealed – here’s how to find out if the invasive plant is growing near you
BRITAIN’S Japanese Knotweed hot spots have been revealed in a handy map showing where the invasive plant is growing the most. Knotweed was introduced from Japan as an ornamental plant in 1825 but ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Coffeezilla, the crypto detective who says he got Sam Bankman-Fried to admit to fraud?
Stephen Findeisen, better known as Coffeezilla, has made crypto sleuthing a full-time gig. He played a role in Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall, and says he got the FTX CEO to admit to fraud. Recently, ...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX might even owe money to a tiny Bahamian garden shop. Here are some surprising names on the crypto exchange’s long list of creditors.
Local news outlets say many Bahamian creditors are owed tiny sums, but the list shows the extent of FTX's ties to the country's economy.
Niigata plans to relocate its specialty shop within Tokyo
A popular shop in Tokyo’s Omotesando district that deals in specialties from Niigata Prefecture will close down by the end of this year and likely move to another fashionable location in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending ... ( read original story ...)
Hiking in Japan: Honshu coastal trail celebrates post-tsunami reconstruction
With instructions on what to do if there’s another tsunami, we sample a new trail through northeastern Honshu, where the 2011 wave’s destructive power is still evident, along with rebuilding. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 3,427 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
Japan's health ministry said it confirmed 3,427 new cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo on Sunday. The daily tally was down 1,683 from a week ago and marked the 12th straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police warnings of shady job posts linked to crimes jump in 2022
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department issued warnings for 3,480 offers of "yami baito" — or shady part-time jobs — posted to Twitter in 2022, up nearly 1.5-times from the 2,246 in 2021. ( read original story ...)
‘Everything is fake’: how global crime gangs are using UK shell companies in multi-million pound crypto scams
Investigation reveals more than 150 fake firms, many with ties to China, are targeting people online, breaking their hearts – and emptying their bank accounts.
Russia Rules Out Talks With Japan on Fishing Near Disputed Islands
Russia in June suspended the 1998 agreement that allowed Japanese boats to fish near the islands and Japan's chief cabinet secretary on Monday told a news conference that Japan wo ... ( read original story ...)
People suffering emotionally find relief working as ‘bears’ at Osaka cafe
OSAKA -- "Just seeing it makes me feel soothed," said one of the customers who cheered in admiration as they were served by a fluffy hand of a bear appearing from the curtains at a cafe here. At "Kuma ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka pregnant with first child
On Wednesday (Jan. 11), Naomi Osaka took to her social media account to announce that she is pregnant with her first child. “Can’t wait to get back on the court, but here’s a little life ...
Whale meat vending machine business continues boom in Japan
Kyodo Senpaku launched three machines that peddle delicacies like whale sashimi, whale bacon, whale skin and whale steak. ( read original story ...)
Activists fight Tokyo gov’t over historic Jingu Stadium demolition
Activists seeking to preserve two historic sports venues and an iconic tree-lined avenue are locked in a battle with the Tokyo government over the redevelopment of one of the city's greenest ... ( read original story ...)