Japan is on high alert as powerful Typhoon Shanshan edges closer, with high waves and wind prompting flight cancellations, train suspensions, and factory shutdowns. The storm is expected to hit southern Kyushu on Thursday, with winds reaching up to 155mph (250kph) at its centre, strong enough to topple houses. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s gutted, abandoned Malibu mansion finally lured a buyer
The property has sat empty since West begam to completely gut ... His other famous works include the Church of the Light in Osaka, Naoshima, an art island with contemporary works in Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Number of Crypto Millionaires Doubled to 172,300 Over the Last Year, Study Finds
The number of crypto millionaires has doubled in the last year, as key regulatory approvals and a new Bitcoin high led to a rapid increase in crypto adoption and a new “crypto elite,” according to a report by wealth and migration consultancy Henl...
Here’s Why This Crypto Expert Thinks Digital Currency Is Here to Stay
Digital currencies represent the next step in the evolution of payments. For example, they help users transact in the metaverse and those using Web3 decentralized gaming. Both offer an emerging payment frontier where opportunity abounds and cash isn't accepted. Think this reality is far away? Think again.
Crypto Is Now a Non-negotiable for Traditional Banks
Traditional banks have long been wary of crypto and DeFi, but thanks to increased regulatory clarity, endorsements from TradFi heavyweights and growing client demand, it’s clear that crypto is here to stay. But simply “accepting” crypto might not be ...
Japan Inc. sells record $25bn in cross-held shares, led by Toyota
TOKYO -- Japan's publicly listed corporations sold a record 3.69 trillion yen ($25.4 billion) of cross-held shares in fiscal 2023, data compiled by Nikkei shows, a trend seen boosting their capital efficiency but leaving them more vulnerable to takeovers.
Chinese Spy Plane Violates Japanese Airspace: Tokyo
A Chinese military intelligence-gathering plane intruded into Japanese airspace for two minutes on Monday, Japan's Defense Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan to Hit Japan With 112 mph Winds: Track the Storm
Residents urged to take shelter as the Category Four typhoon, dumping 23.6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, is forecast to rip through Japan's south west. ( read original story ...)
US Open 2024: Does Naomi Osaka finally have the momentum she needs?
Naomi Osaka sat in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium and watched Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova battle for a spot in the US Open final. From her seat, she privately wished she could be back out on the court playing again. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka dons tutu ‘super suit’ in triumphant U.S. Open return
Twice U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka played like a tennis superhero on Tuesday, but instead of a cape, her super suit had bows. She set the tennis world and the internet ablaze as she stepped out on Louis Armstrong Stadium donning a custom-made Nike kit designed by Yoon Ahn featuring a ruffled skirt and a ...
Paralympian Rob Shaw looks forward to more relaxed and open games after Tokyo
Wheelchair tennis athlete Rob Shaw already has one Paralympic Games under his belt, but in Paris, he’ll enjoy the whole experience, including the opening ceremony in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan issues rare typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture
The Japan Meteorological Agency Wednesday issued a rare emergency typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, with storm surge warnings for four municipalities. ( read original story ...)
Telegram attracted billions from investors. But its founder’s arrest puts the messaging giant—and its $14 billion crypto offshoot—in doubt
Many are likely anxious over the degree to which Durov’s fate will determine the future of Telegram, a platform that boasts nearly a billion users but is also tied to a $14 billion cryptocurrency, called TON.
Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open
The two-time U.S. Open champion may be a wildcard with a ranking of No. 88, but nothing can stop her transcendence of tennis. ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Muchova Prediction: US Open 2024
On Thursday, Karolina Muchova (No. 52 in the world) faces Naomi Osaka (No. 88) in the Round of 64 at the US Open. In terms of serve/return winning percentages over her last 10 tournaments, Muchova has won 70.2% of her games on serve, and 39.2% on return. ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Offering Single Women Financial Support To Relocate From Tokyo For Marriage
Japan is planning to launch a new initiative to encourage single women to move from Tokyo to rural areas to get married, aiming to address the declining female population in the countryside. The government hopes this measure will help counter the trend of ... ( read original story ...)