It was unclear whether the cold-blooded commuter was venomous or how it ended up on the train, a spokesman said. ( read original story ...)
Snake spotted inside bullet train in Japan, service delayed by 17 minutes
The train was scheduled to go to Osaka. However, following the incident, the company decided to use a different train, causing a delay of about 17 minutes. ( read original story ...)
The Rising Ransomware Tide, Chinese Spy Cranes and the Biden Executive Order on Maritime Cyber Security
Japan’s largest port, Nagoya, fell victim to a lockbit ransomware attack, causing operations to grind to a halt and Toyota to suspend its ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka refuses to make excuses for defeat in Stuttgart to Martina Trevisan – ‘I have to do better’
Naomi Osaka admitted she has "to be better" after she was beaten in straight sets by Martina Trevisan in the first round of the Stuttgart Open ... ( read original story ...)
This daylong event will give people a delicious taste of Little Tokyo
The Delicious Little Tokyo celebration returns to the downtown Los Angeles neighborhood May 4 with guided tours of some of the neighborhood’s longest standing restaurants as well as self-guided tours that include food specials. ( read original story ...)
Osaka says ‘no excuses’ after defeat on clay return
Naomi Osaka refused to blame a lengthy trip from Japan to France after losing in straight sets to Martina Trevisan in the first round of the WTA event Rouen on Wednesday. In Rouen, Trevisan broke ... ( read original story ...)
This couple was priced out of the Seattle housing market, so they bought a farmhouse in Japan for $30K — here are their 2 big reasons for moving abroad
Leika and Brandon Hansen purchased a 100-year-old Kominka-style farmhouse with swathes of rice fields in Japan’s countryside last year. “We have stable jobs and we're trying to do our best in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Former SEC crypto leader spars with blockchain lawyers over her agency’s controversial approach: ‘It’s not going to back off’
Recently departed SEC lawyer Ladan Stewart discussed regulatory clarity, token registration, and crypto litigation on a panel at Columbia Business School.
Crypto Bro Fyre Fest: Wild Floods Washout Luxe Desert Confab
One blockchain enthusiast expressed exasperation about the timing of the floods. “Unsure if there’s any stronger proof that God hates cryptocurrency than flooding a desert country when its adherents ...
Stanford or a Crypto Startup? Bull-Market Gains Lure Top Students
Bitcoin’s comeback is prompting hopefuls to ditch their studies and start companies in an industry that only just left a devastating downturn.
Can Ripple’s new stablecoin stand out in the crypto market?
Nelson steered the conversation toward Ripple's plans to introduce a dollar-backed stablecoin, a move that sparks curiosity and debate about the potential for success in a saturated market. With ...
New Crypto Casino Coin DICE Raises $300K in Presale – Next GambleFi Token to Explode?
The crypto gambling world is buzzing about a new token on the scene. In less than 24 hours, the DICE token from Mega Dice casino has raised over $300,000 in its presale – and some believe it could be ...
Worldcoin, Sam Altman’s Crypto Project, Is Building a Layer-2 Chain
The human-focused blockchain network will be based on the OP Stack, a framework for building Ethereum-based layer-2 chains.
Can Japan’s Stock Market Continue Its Record-Setting Run?
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index has been on a tear in 2024, eclipsing its previous high set back in 1989. As of early April, the index is hovering near 40,000. Click to read.
Snake Causes Havoc on Japanese Bullet Train
The surprise of a "stowaway" snake brought a Japanese high-speed bullet train to a standstill on the Tokyo–Nagoya route yesterday. The discovery, made by a passenger, resulted in a 17-minute delay—a ... ( read original story ...)
Ulsan beats Yokohama 1-0 in first leg of Asian Champions League semifinals
Lee Dong-gyeong’s first-half goal has given South Korean club Ulsan HD a 1-0 win over Japan’s Yokohama F.Marinos in the first leg of their Asian Champions League semifinal. ( read original story ...)