Researchers in Japan say a phenomenon known as a slow slip event appears to be occurring at the boundary between tectonic plates located off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Experts: ‘Slow slip event’ apparently underway off Japan’s Chiba Prefecture
Researchers in Japan say a phenomenon known as a slow slip event appears to be occurring at the boundary between tectonic plates located off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Closes February Up 44%, Analysts Predict Further Rally
The Price of Bitcoin (BTC) closed February up on a stellar note as analysts projects that the 44% gain is a sequel for more rally.
Crypto Super Pac spends $10m opposing Katie Porter’s US Senate run
Fairshake Pac pours millions into attack ads against progressive California candidate known for tough stance on crypto industry ...
Coal Continues as Key Part of Japan’s Energy Mix
Japanese companies such as Sumitomo Corp. and Toshiba have said they will not support new coal-fired generation, and some Japanese-backed banks also have said they no longer will finance coal projects ...
Stock market today: World stocks track Wall Street gains, Japan shares hit record high
Japanese stocks again set a record on Friday, after U.S. stocks climbed to all-time highs the previous day, European markets also went up ahead of euro zone inflation data. The future for the S&P 500 ...
Why Tokyo’s record property prices are not just another real estate bubble
Average prices for new apartments in Japan’s capital of Tokyo hit a record high last year, with the average price of new apartments surpassing ¥100mn ($665,000) for the first time. Over the past five ... ( read original story ...)
My View: Gowanda airman flew with the Doolittle Raiders during the bombing of Tokyo
While honoring the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders April 18, 1942 attack on Tokyo, let’s remember Gowanda Raider Joseph W. Manske. Just 34 months before the mission that stunned Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition lawmakers bring no-confidence motion accusing gov’t of halting debate over scandal
Two former Cabinet ministers belonging to Japan’s governing party’s key faction behind a major corruption scandal that has rocked the government renewed denial they had any role in running slush funds ... ( read original story ...)
“TOKYO Night & Light” Projection Mapping Display Unveiled at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!
It goes down in the Guinness World Records™ as the "largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent)"! TOKYO, March 01, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To create the newest attraction to brighten ... ( read original story ...)
‘World’s 1st’ immersive theme park opens in Tokyo
A theme park claiming to be the world's first to offer exclusively immersive experiences opened to the public Friday in Tokyo's popul ... ( read original story ...)
Bitmain-Backed Crypto Miner Bitfufu Finally Goes Public In SPAC Deal
The Singapore-based crypto mining platform’s debut on the Nasdaq comes as bitcoin is closing in on its all-time high of almost $69,000.
Nikkei logs another record high near 40,000, with China stocks rising after mixed data
Japan’s main stock market index on Friday surged to another record high near the 40,000 level, while China stocks also rose despite mixed data. U.S. stocks climbed to all-time highs Thursday, and U.S.
Disinformation spreads online after Japan’s Noto Earthquake
Friday marks two months since a deadly earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan. The disaster has put a spotlight on disinformation. NHK has found that on the day of the earthquake and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court pioneers remote legal proceedings
The inaugural proceedings using this platform took place at the Osaka High Court, where lawyers joined remotely through a digital interface. The system was introduced following a 2022 amendment to the ... ( read original story ...)
Info screen at Tokyo subway station displays spoken words in 12 languages, translates
TOKYO -- A display capable of turning spoken words into text in 12 languages plus translate has been installed at a subway station here to make it easier for inbound tourists and passengers with ... ( read original story ...)