Skiers looking for an alternative to resorts in and around the better-known Niseko resort might consider the upscale but more moderately priced ski area of Kiroro, just over an hour’s drive from the ... ( read original story ...)
Letter from Osaka girl to Noto quake evacuees leads to tears, lifts spirits
At an elementary school turned evacuation center in central Japan's quake-hit city of Wajima, a letter received from afar is pinned to a boar･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Vice’ Remains the Best Show You’re Not Watching in a More Expansive Season 2: TV Review
It's been nearly two years since the premiere of "Tokyo Vice," in which director Michael Mann ("Thief," "Heat" and, most recently, "Ferrari") introduced us to yet another lonely male obsessive. As the ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s Taylor Swift’s biggest issue getting to the 2024 Super Bowl, and it’s not the flight from Tokyo
When it comes to the Super Bowl, it turns out that Taylor Swift's biggest challenge isn't going to be making it to the game on time from Tokyo. As we established earlier this week, Swift, who has a ... ( read original story ...)
Show Kasamatsu: ‘Tokyo Vice’ fans couldn’t wait to learn Sato’s fate
Show Kasamatsu told UPI he was overhwhelmed by the concern "Tokyo Vice" fans expressed when his gangster character, Sato, is beaten at the end of the crime drama's first season. ( read original story ...)
Japan is launching a digital nomad visa—you’ll need an annual income of at least $67,500 to qualify
Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa at the end of March and it will be offered to visitors from 49 countries and territories, including the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan reports Chinese warship sightings along disputed nautical border
Chinese coast guard vessels have been routinely passing by Japanese-claimed waters near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, according to officials in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan is launching a digital nomad visa—you’ll need an annual income of at least $67,000 to qualify
Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa at the end of March and it will be offered to visitors from 49 countries and territories, including the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sando to join Midtown Beer Garden months after announcing closure
A popular Portland food cart is making a comeback just months after customers were saddened by news of its closure. Tokyo Sando, defined by its freshly-made Japanese sandwiches, has relocated from its ... ( read original story ...)
Arm’s 57% Stock Surge Drives SoftBank to Two-Year High
A surge in Arm Holdings shares following its earnings report is providing a huge windfall to SoftBank Group, the Japanese technology holding company that spun off Arm in an IPO late last year. Chip ...
Japan repeatedly spots Chinese coast guard and warships near disputed waters
It warned China’s vessels against further approaching the islands, called the Senkaku in Japanese, while Beijing calls them the Diaoyu. China's Coast Guard on Tuesday acknowledged that it was ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase: U.S. consumers missed $74 billion in crypto cost savings
Businesses also could've saved a total $126 billion if they had relied on blockchain technology instead of credit cards, the firm says.
SEC crypto regulations discussed as ‘millions of dollars in legal fees accrue’
A crypto advocate recently shared insight on the state of the SEC's evolving crypto regulations and the future of the industry in the U.S.
Bitcoin Surges as the Crypto Crosses a Key Level. Here Is How High Prices Could Go.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged Thursday to the highest levels since last month’s landmark U.S. approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Token prices have been propelled past key ...
IG Group, Aichi International Arena Corporation and AEG Announce Historic Naming Rights Partnership for New Arena in Nagoya, Japan
IG Group, Aichi International Arena Company LTD and AEG announced a naming rights partnership for IG Arena, a 17,000-seat arena in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives
Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and ... ( read original story ...)