Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Good’ Billionaire Bought Anchor Brewing. What Happens to Its Union?
Union members want to get back to work at the storied San Francisco brewery, but they have yet to hear from the brewery’s new owner ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tyres coming factory-equipped on new Honda FREED
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying BluEarth-FE AE30 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co. Ltd. for use on the company’s new FREED compact minivan, which will be launched in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Deaths Linked to Japanese Supplement Suddenly Rise to 80
The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s famed fish market to be replaced by waterfront stadium and skyscrapers
The iconic site of Tokyo's former Tsukiji fish market ... A promotional computer graphic video released by property giant Mitsui Fudosan showcases futuristic air taxis soaring over the Sumida river, ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin poised for growth as Japanese Yen hits record low
The weakening Yen may boost Bitcoin amid liquidity injections and currency devaluations. Despite bearish signals, Bitcoin edged up to $62K, with eyes on $64K resistance. A month ago, Arthur Hayes, ...
Elon Musk AI-generated deepfakes fuel rise in crypto scams
The deepfake, generated by artificial intelligence (AI), is only the latest example of how AI is fueling a rise in crypto scams, making it even easier for crypto criminals to seize the nascent technology to swindle unsuspecting users of their money.
Inside a Violent Gang’s Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree
More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped 11 victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US.
Inside a Violent Gang’s Ruthless Crypto-Stealing Home Invasion Spree
More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped 11 victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US.
Crypto emerges as key issue in 2024 U.S. elections, reshaping political contest
Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a key issue in U.S. politics, and candidates are taking notice. I explored politicians' surprising shift towards pro-crypto positions and the implications for the industry and personal freedoms with Perianne Boring,
Fugro gains offshore wind site characterisation contract in Japan
The geo-data provided by Fugro will be integral to the detailed design of the wind farm's turbine foundations and cable routes.
Trip Down Memory Lane for Japan’s Emperor and Wife on Final Day of UK Visit
OXFORD, England (Reuters) - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his wife took a trip down memory lane on Friday, the final day of their week-long stay in Britain, with a visit to the medieval university city ... ( read original story ...)
Two U.S. airmen charged with separate sexual assaults in Japan
TOKYO — Japanese authorities have charged two U.S. Air Force personnel based on the island of Okinawa with sexual assault charges, one allegedly involving a 16-year-old minor, in two separate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recent ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka set to play recent grass semifinalist in her first Wimbledon since 2019
Naomi Osaka has learned who will be her opening opponent in her first return to Wimbledon since 2019 as the four-time Grand Slam champion has drawn world No. 53 Diane Parry. Osaka, a former world No. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency said Friday its planned launch this weekend of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket will be postponed until Monday due to expected bad weather. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said it is ... ( read original story ...)