Japan's service activity expanded at the slowest pace in a year in November, weighed by an accelerating decline in new exports and softer demand, however, the outlook for the sector remained upbeat, a business survey showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Whatever happened to Japan’s 2002 FIFA World Cup stars who formed the first wave to Europe?
With the retirement of Shinji Ono, only one member from Japan's star-studded 2002 World Cup squad remains active -- but whatever happened to them? ( read original story ...)
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono retires at 44
Japanese soccer legend Shinji Ono, one of the biggest stars in Asian football, ended his 26-year career Sunday with the announcement of his retirement. Final match: Wearing a No. 44 jersey that ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama unveils ‘extreme traction’ truck tire for snow, ice
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. has introduced the 907W premium, extreme-traction drive tire designed for fleets and operators driving trucks in snow and icy conditions. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Launches 907W Drive Winter Weather Tire
Yokohama Tire has launched the 907W, a drive tire that is designed for fleets and operators who are looking to keep trucks rolling in winter-weather conditions. Photo: Yokohama Just in time for winter ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka enjoys courtside Lakers seats with Nick Kyrgios as she gears up for her tennis return THIS MONTH in Brisbane – and just six months giving birth to her daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka was courtside at the Lakers game this weekend, alongside fellow tennis player Nick Kyrgios as she made the most of her time away from the sport ahead of her much-anticipated return to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surpasses $41,000 for first time since April 2022
Bitcoin is once again having a moment. On Monday, the world's largest cryptocurrency soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% rise so far this year.
4 aging secrets of Japanese supercentenarians, from a longevity researcher whose great-grandmother lived to 115
A longevity researcher who has met some of the world's oldest people shared the aging secrets of Japanese centenarians. ( read original story ...)
China, S. Korea, Japan to collab on blockchain and AI regulations
The digital age is witnessing a new era of collaboration in Asia. China, alongside its regional counterparts Japan and South Korea, is embarking on a ...
Paolo Ardoino: The Hardest Working Man in Crypto
However, Tether, more than most companies in crypto, has regulatory headwinds ... could likely use a break. “I never been to Japan. Japan is the country that created the first gaming consoles and ...
Crypto Fund Inflows Jump to $1.76 Billion Spurred By Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices
Bitcoin and ether have both hit 18-month price highs as the crypto market prepares for an institutional bull run.
This $30 Billion IPO Could Provide a Big Boost to This High-Yield Dividend Stock
Lineage Logistics is considering an IPO. The deal would enable its existing shareholders to cash in. W. P. Carey plans to sell its stake and use that cash to buy income-producing properties.
Panera Bread files to go public again through IPO
In May, Panera announced a CEO transition and said the leadership changes were "in preparation for its eventual IPO" — amid a two-year IPO drought that ended in the fall. Mediterranean ...
Japan bank told: Funding gas projects not ‘kawaii’
BY parking funds in a project by the Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Co. (AG&P), the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) earned the ire of organizations seeking the protection of the Verde Island ...
Slappy meals: Servers hit customers — hard — in the face as bizarre restaurant gimmick
Patrons at an eatery called Shachihoko-ya in Nagoya, Japan, can pay waitresses to slap them in the face, as revealed in a hilarious video. For the price of 300 Japanese Yen (about $2 USD), ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares video of fierce training ahead of WTA comeback
Japanese tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is gearing up for her highly anticipated comeback, as seen in a practice video she recently shared on social media. Catch up: Osaka, 26, has not played ... ( read original story ...)