Goblin spiders are a small, six-eyed spider that are found worldwide, but especially in tropical regions, according to a study published Aug. 1 in Zootaxa. The new species of spider doesn’t build webs and was found on Iriomote Island, which is a remote island in southwestern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Xsolla announces new partnerships to support game developers and a new Tokyo location
Xsolla president Chris Hewish discusses how Xsolla’s new initiatives are aimed at helping developers seize new opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Japan antitrust watchdog begins price-fixing probe into 4 insurers
TOKYO -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Monday launched a voluntary investigation into four major casualty insurers accused of colluding on premiums for corporate clients, a source familiar with ...
Returning to Tokyo after an overcrowded schedule, Masami Nagasawa’s “graceful appearance” caused exhausted Masami Nagasawa fans to sigh
Masami Nagasawa was an award presenter at the G3 Hakodate Memorial. Nagasawa returned to Tokyo the same day and many fans were waiting for her when she arrived at Haneda Airport. However, Nagasawa did not smile and left quickly. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s foreign minister meets Japanese counterpart in rare Tokyo trip
Abdollahian's visit to Japan comes amid mounting tensions in the region over Iran’s nuclear activities and attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo backs sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA: Japan PM
Tokyo supports sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA between Iran and world powers for the full implementation of JCPOA commitments and is ready to help in that regard, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Obero, Margalit dazzle Tokyo audience
Philippines’ former world champion Obero leads Asian dominance with five gold even as Israel’s Margalit continues her golden campaign this season ( read original story ...)
Japan raises concern over Iranian uranium program, Middle East’s suspected supplying of drones to Russia
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern over Iran's uranium enrichment program and the Middle East's suspected supplying of combat drones to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Next Craze? Orbs That Scan Your Eyeballs.
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, has started Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that aims to scan billions of human irises.
Best Crypto to Buy Now August 7 – Algorand, yPredict, Cronos
Consequently, the price would continue on its downward spiral. Is ALGO the best crypto to buy now? For short-term hedging, the answer is yes. Its current pump would last enough to make some short-term gains. Besides, the price of the asset is reasonably discounted at press time.
A Fake Job Offer Opened the Door to a Suspected North Korean Crypto Hack
In late July, a programmer at Estonia’s CoinsPaid, the world’s biggest crypto payment provider, met over video link with a recruiter who had reached out on LinkedIn with a lucrative job offer. During the 40-minute job interview,
Tokyo Stock Exchange taps Blue Ocean for US stock trading during daytime hours in Japan
"Our partnership with the Tokyo Stock Exchange is both a strategic development for Blue Ocean and for all Japanese investors, providing them the opportunity to trade US stocks during their daytime ...
Osaka, Tokyo two most popular destinations in H1
Japan’s Osaka and Tokyo were the two most popular outbound destinations for South Korean travelers in the first half of this year, according to government data Monday. Data from the Ministry of Land, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises concerns over Iran’s nuclear enrichment and drone supplies to Russia for Ukraine war
Japan expressed concern on Monday over Iran's advancing uranium enrichment program and the Middle East country's suspected supplying of combat drones to Moscow for Russia's war on Ukraine. Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi raised the two issues during talks with his visiting Iranian counterpart, ( read original story ...)
I got my nails done at a salon in Japan, and the lavish $40 experience made American salons seem eons behind
Okinawa's Cocok Spa had free snacks and drinks, comfy chairs, and more perks that made my pedicure way better than what I've gotten at US salons. ( read original story ...)
Many Latvians Have Stopped Investing In Crypto, Central Bank Says
Fewer Latvians are investing in crypto, thanks to crypto scams, money laundering, and high-profile bankruptcies, the country’s central bank reports. In the past year, Latvian investments in crypto ...