Crypto influencer and alleged scammer Newman Perez has more than 668K followers on Instagram—one of them found him in a shopping center in Colombia.
Naomi Osaka can ‘bounce back’ in tennis after pregnancy, former coach says
Sascha Bajin, Naomi Osaka's former coach, believes the four-time Grand Slam singles champion could return to the court next year after she gives birth. "I do always want to think that she has the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Season 2 Adds Soji Arai
EXCLUSIVE: Soji Arai (Dead Ringers) has been tapped for a substantial role in the second season of HBO Max‘s crime drama series Tokyo Vice, which is currently in production in Tokyo. The Max Original ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs broader tender offer rules as unsolicited takeovers rise
Japan's financial regulator is considering expanding the range of transactions that require a tender offer, in what would be the first revision of such rules in 17 years, as unsolicited takeovers have ... ( read original story ...)
City-Tech.Tokyo: Japan Business Expert on Building Sustainability Through City-Tech
City-Tech.Tokyo highlights sustainability and innovation. Ulrike Schaede, an expert on Japan business, discusses these transformative issues. ( read original story ...)
Man sentenced to death in retrial over 2017 murder of elderly couple in Nagoya
A man was sentenced to death in a retrial Thursday for the fatal robbery of an elderly couple at their central Japan home in March 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Usher, Apolo Ohno back Immi’s next phase of instant ramen domination
Touch Capital led the recently closed round and was joined by a bevy of celebrity investors, including Naomi Osaka, Usher, Apolo Ohno, David Grutman, Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew and Gryffin. Immi has now ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese spa apologises for only changing water twice a year after deadly bacteria found
The manager of a 158-year-old Japanese guesthouse has apologised for only changing its spa bath water twice a year after it was found to be teeming with poisonous bacteria. The Daimaru Besso ... ( read original story ...)
‘Groundbreaking’ Crypto Index 401(k) Opens Up $7 Trillion Market Beyond Bitcoin And Ethereum After Huge Price Crash
Controversial plans developed over last crypto bull run to expose 401(k) retirement savings plans to the wild swings of the bitcoin price are being expanded to include a handful of smaller ...
Banks are cutting exposure to crypto, says BIS report
Banks across the globe have decreased their exposure to certain cryptocurrencies by as much as 43.6% in 2022, according to a new report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Three Japanese Banks Start Stablecoin Experiment
Three Japanese banks are to experiment with stablecoin payments as they work to implement a system that meets legal requirements, according to a Thursday press release. Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group ...
Ukrainian teen refugee keeps football dream alive in Yokohama
A promising youth goalkeeper from Ukraine, who fled his country following its invasion by Russia, is continuing to pursue his foot ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian teen evacuee keeps soccer dream alive in Yokohama
Nineteen-year-old Yaroslav Shtonda had the opportunity to train with Yokohama FC's J. League first-division side for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs expanding tender offer rules as unsolicited takeovers rise
Japan's financial regulator is considering expanding the range of transactions for which a tender offer is required, in what would be the first revision of the country's takeover rules in 17 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Strawberry Fairs! Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with 5 Strawberry-Themed Afternoon Teas in Osaka
With the arrival of spring in Japan, the pleasant climate brings forth a plethora of delectable harvests to relish. Springtime is abuzz with various activities such as flower viewings and fruit ... ( read original story ...)
Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2
News; Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2; Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2. News from Japan. Society Mar 1, 2023 21:08 (JST) ... ( read original story ...)