Carolina Shiino, a 26-year-old Japanese model of Ukrainian descent, became the center of controversy after winning the title of Miss Japan 2024 on Monday. About Shiino: Shiino was born in Ukraine and moved to Japan at the age of 5 after her mother remarried a Japanese man. ( read original story ...)
AFC Asian Cup: racist abuse ‘violated human rights’ of Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, coach Hajime Moriyasu says
Social media abuse came in week that also saw racist incidents in European football, prompting Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to call for tougher sanctions 'If it has caused Zion harm, then he has the full support of the whole team, ( read original story ...)
Entire country up in arms over heritage of new Miss Japan winner
The latest winner of Miss Japan has divided the country – because she was born in a different country. Carolina Shiino, 26, was born to two Ukraine parents and moved to Japan at the age of five when ... ( read original story ...)
Former Sumo Wrestler Tantalizes Tokyo with Traditional Mongolian Cuisine
Ariunbayar Unurjargal, more commonly known as professional sumo wrestler Hakuba Takeshi, retired from his career in the spotlight in 2011. Still in Ryogoku, Tokyo's sumo district, he now shares his ... ( read original story ...)
Could The 2024 Elections Be A Turning Point For Crypto In The US?
The 2024 elections could result in progress toward the crypto industry's desired regulatory clarity as perceptions of the sector have become increasingly polarized.
Why Does Maxine Waters Care About Meta’s Crypto Trademarks?
The California Democrat wants to know what the Silicon Valley tech giant has planned for digital assets, raising the question whether the battered firm is taking another look at blockchain.
Hedge Funds Are Playing a Dangerous Game on Japan and China
Chief Investment Officer Chua Soon Hock was bearish on Japanese equities and bullish on Chinese stocks, and he was caught out by a sharp selloff in the Hang Seng Index and an equally impressive rally ...
Bitcoin’s Volatility Continues; Japan Wants New Web3 Rules
Learn more about Consensus 2024, CoinDesk’s longest-running and most influential event that brings together all sides of crypto, blockchain and Web3. Head to coindesk.consensus.com to register and buy ...
Report: AI, crypto drive spike in data-center energy demands
Global data-center energy consumption may equal that of the entire country of Japan in two years, demanding technological and regulatory improvements to drive greater efficiency. Credit: Shutterstock ...
Japan’s Private Sector Returns To Growth At Start Of 2024, While Price Pressures Ease
Japan's private sector expanded for the first time since October, though led mainly by services growth, according to the latest flash PMI data. This was as services new business rose at the quickest ... ( read original story ...)
Global warming found to have a bigger effect on compact, fast-moving typhoons
A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has found that larger, slower-moving typhoons are more likely to be resilient against global warming. However, compact, faster-moving storms are more ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama boosting capacity at Philippines plant
HIRATSUKA, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) is planning to upgrade and expand passenger tire capacity at its 26-year-old plant in the Philippines with a $62.5 million investment over the coming ... ( read original story ...)
After Madrid, could Osaka be next city to grab a Formula 1 race?
Formula 1 owner Liberty Media’s push to hold events in destination cities continued this week as it announced its new 10-year Spanish Grand Prix contract with Madrid. ( read original story ...)
North Korea crypto hacking activity soars to record high in 2023, new report shows
A new Chainalysis report on Wednesday showed that North Korea-linked attackers hacked a total of 20 crypto platforms last year – the highest level recorded from 2016 to 2023. "North Korea-linked hacks have been on the rise over the past few years ...
Binance lawsuit spotlights SEC’s inconsistent crypto arguments
In a recent legal hearing involving Binance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faced criticism for its stance on cryptocurrencies. The SEC’s assertion that certain crypto assets embody investment contracts has sparked a debate in the cryptocurrency community,
Yokohama expand car tyre capacity at Philippines factory
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to expand car tyre production capacity at its Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI), passenger car tyre production and sales subsidiary in the Philippines. ( read original story ...)