Japan has succeeded in virtually everything. And how they managed to achieve the most isn’t a secret. However, I was made to learn it better when I had the opportunity to attend this year’s Internet ... ( read original story ...)
Binance France Director Exits in Latest Senior Departure at Crypto Exchange
Binance’s Stéphanie Cabossioras has stepped down from her position as managing director at the crypto exchange’s French unit, adding her name to the list of senior leaders to have departed the company ...
Biden Administration Faces Urgent Plea To Tackle Crypto-Financed Terrorism Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
In a united call to action, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) along with more than a hundred lawmakers voiced concerns about the dangerous potential of cryptocurrency in financing terrorism, spotlightin ...
Meet Alliance DAO’s latest accelerator cohort of startups building in crypto winter
TechCrunch+ got to see a number of startups during web3 accelerator Alliance DAO’s latest demo day, which we're covering exclusively.
Yokohama Tire Adds Veteran Driver Chris Forsberg to its NORRA Lineup
SANTA ANA, CA – Yokohama Tire’s already-strong off-road team just got a powerful boost: Chris Forsberg. Forsberg Racing, led by the three-time Formula Drift ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Cordae in crisis? Fans speculate on a Japanese’s post
Last July, Naomi and Cordae became parents to a baby girl, Shai. After giving birth, Naomi is focusing on returning to the court again. Her comeback is scheduled for the beginning of 2024, first at ... ( read original story ...)
NBCUniversal Says Olympic Games Remain A “Great Aggregator Of Viewership”, With Paris Ad Revenue Ahead Of Tokyo Pace
NBCUniversal still considers the Olympic Games to be “the great aggregator of viewership,” in the words of top exec Dan Lovinger, and sees 2024 revenue for Paris on pace to exceed the ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Preview: Zhizhen Zhang vs. Aslan Karatsev Betting Odds and Match Preview
In a match slated for Thursday, Aslan Karatsev (No. 50 in rankings) will take on Zhizhen Zhang (No. 57) in the Round of 16 of the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships.Zhang is the favorite ( read original story ...)
Air Aisa X will restart serving Kuala Lumpur- Sapporo flights, expecting to carry inbound travelers from Malaysia
Air Aisa X will restart serving four flights a week on the Kuala Lumpur- Sapporo route on December 3 2023.Hokkaido is a popular destination for Malaysians. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Mississippi Tire Plant Celebrates 10 Years of Manufacturing Commercial Truck Tires
In celebration of a decade of manufacturing commercial truck tires at the Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi (YTMM) plant, Yokohama Tire CEO and President Jeff Barna announced during an event ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tourism returns to pre-COVID levels. How expensive is it, and where should you go?
The renewed influx of tourists is putting pressure on Japan’s most popular sites. Mount Fuji has seen a dramatic increase in visitor numbers which is causing pollution, safety concerns, and discussions about limiting access. The crowds of climbers are causing worries about human traffic jams on the pathways up the mountainside. ( read original story ...
Saudi Arabia, Japan Agree to Cooperate to Ease Middle East Tensions
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed in a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday to work together to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza and help ease tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Japanese government said. ( read original story ...)
Parkway Life REIT acquires two nursing homes in Osaka for JPY1,766.4 mil
Parkway Life REIT (PLife REIT) has acquired two nursing homes in Osaka from K.K. FDS (FDS), for a consideration amount of JPY1,766.4 million ($16.4 million), according to a release dated Oct 18.
Japan international visitors reach 96% of pre-COVID level in Sept
Japan welcomed more than 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September, official data showed on Wednesday, marking a near full recovery to pre-pandemic levels even though the Chinese market has been slow to rebound. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Richest Person Tadashi Yanai Turned His Father’s Clothing Store Into a Global Brand; What Is His Net Worth?
Fast Retail reported a net profit of $1.2 billion on revenue of $17 billion for the fiscal year ended August 2022, as per Forbes. Born in 1949, Tadashi Yanai is the son of a tailor and a housewife. ( read original story ...)
Japan visitors rise to 2.18 mln in September, more than 90% pre-COVID level
Japan welcomed more than 2 million visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September, official data showed on Wednesday, marking a near full recovery to pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)