The 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival is now open (in Japan), with new snow statues and ice sculptures. (Golden Kamui, Spirited Away, Dungeon Meshi, Gundam, among others). pic.twitter.com/KTZ1ouB5xh ... ( read original story ...)
Snow-tani! Shohei, Decoy made into frozen sculpture in Japan
The most iconic duo right now isn’t a world-famous pop star and her football-playing boyfriend. Nope, it’s Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy! They have their own baseball card. The dog has its own ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese fans excited to see Taylor Swift perform in Tokyo immediately after winning Grammy
Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo are excited to see the American pop superstar’s first performance immediately after her latest Grammy win and the announcement of a new album this week ... ( read original story ...)
TradeStation to pay $3 million to settle charges from SEC, states over unregistered crypto product
Cryptocurrency platform TradeStation Crypto will pay $3 million to settle charges from the U.S. securities regulator and multiple states that it offered and sold unregistered securities through an ...
Cyber gangs got away with a record $1.1 billion in crypto ransom payments in 2023
The rise of "ransomware as a service" means less tech skill is required to carry out an attack, Chainalysis said in a report.
Taylor Swift continues record-breaking tour in Tokyo
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has arrived in Japan, thousands of ''Swifties'' filling the Tokyo Dome for the opening night. Taylor Swift will perform four sold-out shows before flying back to the US in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing P3.5 billion to expand Clark tire plant
Japanese company Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to spend P3.5 billion for the expansion of its tire plant in Clark, according to the Clark Development Corp. ( read original story ...)
The Osaka Expo Could Make or Break Nippon Ishin’s Political Future
The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift Speaks Japanese to Crowd During Tokyo Concert
Megastar Taylor Swift has impressed fans by greeting the audience at her Tokyo "Eras Tour" by speaking Japanese. ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift, fans overjoyed as Eras Tour resumes in Tokyo
The pop star began the 2024 leg of her billion-dollar Eras Tour in Japan. She will perform 85 nights in cities across the globe this year. ( read original story ...)
Orcas trapped by ice in Japan not spotted day after, officials hope they got away safely
Officials hope killer whales got away safely in Japan, but the seas are still packed with the same ice floes that trapped them in the first place. ( read original story ...)
The Luxury Penthouse Has Found a Wealthy Audience in Japan
Part of the credit goes to younger people with foreign experience, as well as the influence of Chinese buyers flooding into Japan these days. It also reflects changing values about what constitutes ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ransom attack payments hit record $1 billion in 2023 – Chainalysis
Payments from crypto-related ransom attacks nearly doubled to a record $1 billion in 2023, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said on Wednesday.
‘I lost my house, I lost all my money’: the retiree taking on the banks over crypto fund loss
Catherina De Solieux is one of several Australians taking legal action against banks who oversaw money transfers to the HyperVerse scheme ...
Prometheum, the Only U.S.-Registered Crypto Platform, Picks Ether as Its First Product
The much-debated crypto broker says it's poised to start its SEC-compliant custody with ETH, then will soon add other names and begin a trading operation within months.
Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Latest to Cut Jobs Amid Tech Layoffs
Crypto custody provider Fireblocks has announced a reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring effort.