Recently, some striking activities and happenings in the crypto ecosystem have impacted the overall trend in the crypto market. Bitcoin has plummeted significantly due to investor confusion triggered by Mt. Gox’s proposed repayments and the German ...
Voting under way for Tokyo governorship, Koike’s reelection in focus
Voting got under way Sunday for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, with the focus on whether incumbent Yuriko Koike can secure a third ... ( read original story ...)
Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
The party, which is backing Ms. Koike, has held an iron grip on Japan’s Parliament, despite numerous scandals and widespread voter dissatisfaction that is expressed in polls but rarely at the ballot box. Ms. Koike, 71, has been dogged by questions about ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Votes for Governor in a Race That’s Key to PM’s Fortunes
Tokyo voters went to the polls Sunday to elect a governor in a race that poses a test for struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose ruling party is backing the incumbent over a prominent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
“Maybe Jelena Ostapenko?”- Emma Raducanu draws comparisons to Latvian & Naomi Osaka by journalist amid ‘bimodal’ Slam results
The duality of Emma Raducanu's performance in Grand Slams was compared to that of Jelena Ostapenko by tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg. ( read original story ...)
F-15EX, F-35s heading to Japan as part of new Air Force plan
Three dozen new F-15EXs will head to Kadena Air Base in Japan, the Pentagon announced, but it's not clear when that will be. By Nicholas Slayton Posted on Jul 6, 2024 4:46 PM EDT 3 minute read The Air Force finally has a permanent plan to replace the aging ... ( read original story ...)
Lori Denger | The 2024 mid-year earthquake report
The largest earthquake recorded so far this year barely made it into 2024. The M7.5 in the Sea of Japan occurred only seven hours into the new year. The majority of Japan’s earthquakes are associated with the subduction zones that run along the northeastern and southwestern part of the island chain. ( read original story ...
Preview: Kashima Antlers vs. Consadole Sapporo – prediction, team news, lineups
Japan's most successful club now have the perfect opportunity to get back to winning ways and continue battling for both a top-three finish and their record-extending ninth title as they come up ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. ambassador to Japan expresses regret over alleged sex assaults by military personnel in Okinawa
The U.S. ambassador to Japan expressed regret on Saturday for the handling of two cases of sexual assaults allegedly committed by American military service members stationed in Okinawa. The issue ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Expo draws 2,000 companies, showcases Japanese craftsmanship
A manufacturing-themed exhibition was held in Tokyo, attracting around 2,000 companies from Japan and around the world. Japanese products are globally renowned for their exceptional quality, a ... ( read original story ...)
How Trump flipped from bitcoin skeptic to ‘crypto president’
Donald Trump was not always a crypto supporter, but he's recently voiced strong support for the industry. Political spending by the industry has made crypto an election issue for both parties, a ...
Football: Machida see off Nagoya 1-0 to retain J1 lead
Hokuto Shimoda hit the winner as Machida Zelvia edged Nagoya Grampus 1-0 at home on Saturday to move five points clear at the top of the J-League first division. Japan U-23's Paris Olympics-bound ... ( read original story ...)
UAE announces participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
The UAE Pavilion at Expo announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, which will commence in April 2025 under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. ( read original story ...)
The incredible 2km long road to soar over Tokyo as cars to be pushed underground
This incredible 1.2-mile-long project, when initially completed in 2029, will soar above the city of Tokyo and push cars underground in a move to promote pedestrian-friendly zones and help the capital ... ( read original story ...)
UAE breaks ground for Expo 2025 Osaka pavilion
The UAE has started construction on its pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.A ground-breaking ceremony took place at the Expo 2025 Osaka site on Yumeshima island, state news agency Wam reported on ... ( read original story ...)