Kei trucks look almost like toys in comparison to your standard pickup truck. But for a car so tiny, you might be surprised at the massive following that they command. ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Japanese temples are a great new tourism investment, start-up PlanetDao says
Company wants to turn a growing number of vacant temples and onsens into unique lodgings, with buy-in starting at 34,540 yen (US$217). ( read original story ...)
Tokyo medallists Aifric Keogh and Fiona Murtagh feeling ready for new challenge at Paris Olympics
The duo were part of a group with Emily Hegarty and Eimear Lambe that claimed bronze in the coxless four for Ireland at the Tokyo Games. But they are split between two different boats this time. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji wins, other top rankers stumble on Day 1 in Nagoya
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Terunofuji was victorious in his return from injury, but other top-ranked wrestlers made forgettable starts to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday. All three ... ( read original story ...)
Investor Chris Burniske Names One Crypto Ecosystem No One’s Talking About That ‘Might Get Very Good’
Venture capitalist Chris Burniske says that one ecosystem in digital assets could be the one to watch in the near future.
Guernsey Post to launch crypto stamps
Guernsey Post has announced it will be launching its first set of crypto stamps. The island's first collection, which will be released on 24 July, features Billy and Nanny - the Golden Guernsey Goats.
Asia’s IPO Pipeline Shows Busy Quarter as Hong Kong Picks Up
Asia Pacific’s pipeline of initial share sales indicates a solid third quarter, with a clear pickup in activity in Hong Kong and several mid-to-large size deals expected in India.
New attraction lets visitors jump off Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
Thrill-seekers looking for an adrenaline hit can head to the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in the western Japan city of Osaka, where a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Epson to Downsize Overseas Operations, CEO Tells Kyodo
Japanese manufacturer Seiko Epson Corp. plans to reduce its workforce overseas and consolidate production sites in a bid to cut costs, Chief Executive Officer Yasunori Ogawa told Kyodo News in an interview. ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Japanese temples are a great new tourism investment, says start-up PlanetDao
Company wants to turn Japan's growing number of vacant temples and onsens into unique lodgings, with buy-in starting at 34,540 yen (US$217) Start-up PlanetDao is seeking 34 million yen (US$212,134) ... ( read original story ...)
SEI Crypto Surges to $0.33: What’s Fueling the Double-Digit Rally
SEI Crypto has experienced a 10% surge, reaching $0.33. Discover the factors driving this rapid price increase and what the future holds for SEI.
Paris Olympics Deter Other Visitors, Delta Says. The New Hot Spot Is Japan.
Delta execs say tourists are avoiding Paris in July due to the Olympics crush, but they are flocking to Japan. Delta is the top carrier to Paris, but United leads in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s top tacos dispel the ‘no good Mexican food’ myth
Those who say you can’t find good Mexican food in Tokyo are mistaken — they just haven’t looked hard enough. Plumb the depths of the many thousands of eateries that jostle for space in Tokyo’s 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Goes All-In: 400M Yen Bitcoin Investment Amid Market Dip!
Japan's MicroStrategy Doubles Down Amid Market Chaos As Bitcoin [BTC] and the crypto market took a nosedive, Metaplanet—a Japanese investment and consulting powerhouse—made headlines by snapping up ...
Only 49.3% of crypto investors remain bullish post Bitcoin halving – CoinGecko Survey
The survey found that 69% of those polled were crypto investors with long-term holdings, 18% traders with short-term holdings, 7% builders, and 6% sidelines spectators.
Top Crypto to Invest in Right Now July 13 – Polkadot, VeChain, Arweave
This article examines tokens that have demonstrated resilience and promise amid fluctuating conditions, presenting them as potential opportunities for market participants.