Accor will collaborate with Heiwa Real Estate Co. and Sapporo Real Estate Co. to open Mercure Tokyo Hibiya and Hotel Sousei Sapporo – MGallery respectively. ( read original story ...)
5 new luxury hotel openings in Asia to look out for in 2023, from island living at the Maldives’ Six Senses Kanuhura and Italian grandeur at Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, to AndBeyond …
The luxury hotel magnates of the world are looking east to set up new extravagant trademark outposts. If you aren't sure where your next holiday should be, this read may help. Come April 4, Bulgari ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency roundup for February 20: Bank of Japan to launch a pilot program for digital yen and more
A daily round-up of the most interesting articles on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether to help jump-start the day.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends slightly higher as key events eyed
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed fractionally higher Monday as investors eyed upcoming events, including parliamentary speeches by incoming Bank of Japan governor nominee Kazuo Ueda and his ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.07%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Rubber, Transportation Equipment and Textile sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.07%. The ...
Tokyo exhibition pays tribute to beloved giant panda Xiang Xiang before return to China
An exhibition featuring hundreds of photos and a huge mosaic of the 5-year-old female giant panda Xiang Xiang is underway at a department sto ... ( read original story ...)
A Day of Remembrance: Reflecting on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII
The devastating movement forced some 120,000 Americans to leave their homes and businesses and be placed into remote barracks. ( read original story ...)
Japan: 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Hokkaido
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Hokkaido, Reuters reported Monday citing European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The report earlier stated the magnitude of the quake to be 5.5, ... ( read original story ...)
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee calls crypto ‘dangerous’ and likens it to gambling
"It's only speculative. Obviously, that's really dangerous," Tim Berners-Lee told CNBC. "[It's] if you want to have a kick out of gambling, basically." ...
There needs to be crypto regulation to protect ‘good players,’ says blockchain data firm
Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis discusses the need for legislation and regulation around cryptocurrency to ensure a safe environment for consumers and investors.
Tokyo stocks end flat as investors await key events
Tokyo stocks ended almost flat Monday as investors were awaiting key events later this week, including parliamentary hearings schedul ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranked the world’s second safest city for solo travellers
Travelling to a new city on your own can be a daunting experience. But Tokyo takes away many of the worries with its reliable public transport system and welcoming restaurants for solo diners. If you ... ( read original story ...)
2 youths abducted, robbed by about 8 assailants in Osaka Pref. attacks
Two robberies occurred in succession in southern Osaka Prefecture on the early morning of Feb. 19, both targeting youths, who were taken away ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors to Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo bid farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang
Visitors to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo have bid a final farewell to Xiang Xiang the giant panda before her departure to China on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan has so many ‘never travelers’
Despite having the world's most powerful passport, 35 percent of Japanese people say they plan never to travel again. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K
While the U.S. is off for Presidents’ Day, bitcoin was recently trading at $24,226, and ether $1,689, both in the red at close to 2% and 1.5% respectively in the p ...