Police in Yokohama said Sunday they have arrested a 64-year-old man on suspicion of fatally assaulting a 78-year-old man on a sidewalk in February. According to police, Shigeo Hattori, a company ... ( read original story ...)
5 answers to common problems when moving to Japan
Moving to Japan for work can be an exciting and life changing experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. From opening a bank account to apartment hunting, from the language ... ( read original story ...)
What Is A Crypto Layer 2 And How Does It Work?
To use an L2, a user deposits their L1 funds (like, say ether) into the L2 system via what’s known as a “bridge.” With their funds on L2, the user can transact. L2s utilize the underlying blockchain, but only minimally, which translates to L2 users paying lower fees.
Crypto War: The Secrets Behind Gary Gensler’s SEC Strategy
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has launched an all-out war on crypto. Here are the secrets behind his regulatory strategy.
He Went After Crypto Companies. Then Someone Came After Him.
Kyle Roche was a rising star in the field of cryptocurrency law — until his career imploded. Who orchestrated his downfall?
5 dead after bus collides with truck in Japan’s Hokkaido
Five people died Sunday in a collision between a bus and a truck in Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, local police said. ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Sapporo waiting to see Sweden’s progress on 2030 games bid
The city of Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee are waiting to see how things progress after the Swedish Olympic Committee ann ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fetishists find a safe haven for their sexual preferences at Tokyo’s Department H: ‘I come here to be myself’
Department H is a monthly fetish event at the Tokyo Kinema Club, with themes ranging from April Fool’s Day and sumo wrestling to ‘June brides’. ( read original story ...)
Five people killed in collision of bus and truck in Hokkaido
Five people died in a collision between a bus and a truck on a national road in the town of Yakumo, Hokkaido, around noon on Sunday, according to local fire and other authorities. Among the five were ... ( read original story ...)
5 killed after bus, truck collide on straight stretch of Hokkaido road
Five people were killed June 18 after an intercity bus collided with a truck carrying a load of pigs in the town of Yakumo in southwestern Hokkaido. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Yoko’ Wins Golden Goblet Prize at Shanghai Film Festival
Japanese drama feature “Yoko” won the Golden Goblet best picture award at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The jury Grand Prix was awarded to Spain’s “Muyeres” with China’s Liu Jin ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism, economic growth attract fivefold increase in foreign investments in hotel assets
Japan’s hotel sector drew a fivefold increase in overseas investment to US$691 million year to date amid a revival in the nation’s tourism fortunes. ( read original story ...)
Big Crypto Exchange Escapes Doom Scenario
Accused of fraud, Binance has reached an agreement with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission which allows it to continue to operate for the time being in the United States.
Japan’s Nidec to enter flying vehicle motor business via joint venture
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp. said Sunday it will set up a joint venture with Brazilian regional jet manufacturer Embraer ... ( read original story ...)
I’m an Editor Who Has Just Been to Tokyo—Here’s What You Need to Know
Who What Wear video content creator Remi Afolabi shares her guide to the most stylish places to visit, stay and eat in Tokyo. Click here to see her guide. ( read original story ...)
More South Koreans snap up plunging yen, flock to Japan
An increasing number of South Koreans are investing in yen and making trips to the neighbouring nation that they say are cost-effective. ( read original story ...)