Spoors, 32, was a silver medallist in the women’s eight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while Francis (formerly Donoghue) also won silver there in the double sculls with Hannah Osborne. The 28-year-old Francis is a two-time double sculls world champion while ... ( read original story ...)
I’d always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly 3 years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Teijin Ltd. to sell composites business subsidiary in Japan
Teijin is transferring its entire stake in GH Craft Co. Ltd. to Tokyo-based TIP composite Co. Ltd. in order to better focus key resources in North America. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nearing Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Tax Reform
The persistent concern of urging the government to continually evaluate the imposition of year-end mark-to-market taxation on“crypto assets held by third parties” has been an issue for a long time.
Guards told to address inmates as ‘mister’ to cut violence at Japanese prison
Around 100 incidents of guards kicking prisoners, slapping them around the face, seizing them by their neck or spraying them with an alcohol disinfectant were reported by the Asahi newspaper. At least ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Beast: Crypto entertainment game by renowned Web3 companies announces launch at KBW
TOKYO BEAST FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has announced its crypto entertainment project TOKYO BEAST. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Hiroyuki Kawamoto, CEO; (hereinafter "gumi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mourns Bishop Mori who promoted dialogue with Japanese society
The late prelate served as auxiliary bishop alongside Archbishop Shirayanagi until 2000. For many years, he was the soul of Tokyo’s Catholic cultural centre. Very attentive to relationships with ... ( read original story ...)
The City must not miss out on crypto
The initial moves are likely to made in Dubai, Singapore or Abu Dhabi, but there’s a chance for London to grab global leadership ...
More Than Anything Else, Crypto Communities Matter
Bitcoin was the first crypto project to leverage the power of its community to achieve global success, laying the framework for others to follow in its wake. Nowadays, an entirely new generation of ...
Former MAS chair who called crypto ‘highly risky’ wins Singapore’s presidential race
The president-elect reportedly once called crypto assets “highly volatile” and “highly risky as investment products” in 2021 warnings to Singapore-based users in his role as MAS chair. The financial ...
2 New Crypto Presale Projects To Watch As Market Slumps – New Cryptos Launching Soon
Sonik Coin positions itself as the first ‘stake-2-speed’ meme cryptocurrency, aiming for a rapid ascent to a $100 million market cap. In its current presale phase, $SONIK is priced at just $0.000014 ...
Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Nagoya Would Pull Through
The forthcoming match between Nagoya Grampus and Kashima Antlers at the Toyota Stadiwill surely be thrillingter. Nagoya Grampus has demonstrated dominance over Kashima Antlers in their previous five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders to visit China in Jan.
Japanese business leaders will visit China in January, the chairman of Japan's biggest business lobby said Monday, amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the release of treated ... ( read original story ...)
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer’s sex scandal say they hope for apology, compensation
Another accuser, Kauan Okamoto, spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club in April, saying he trusted foreign media more than Japanese media. Okamoto, like many others who have come forward, was part ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ETF Opportunity Doesn’t Stop at Bitcoin, Extends Into Multiple Digital Assets: Bernstein
“The crypto ETF opportunity won’t stop at just bitcoin (BTC), but will extend into multiple crypto assets,” analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote. The industry will get its first spot bitcoin ETF some ...
Singapore’s New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto ‘Slightly Crazy’
The 66-year-old has called crypto "purely speculative" and "slightly crazy." Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the former Singapore finance minister and central bank chairman who has called crypto "purely ...