The Amerigo Vespucci reached the port of Tokyo in its first visit to Japan in its storied 93-year history Sunday, as part of a World Tour, which started in Genoa in July 2023 and will take it to 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Frequent leaks, opaque handling greatly tarnish Japan’s reputation as Fukushima dumping marks one year
It has been one year since Japan began dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean despite broad opposition. So far, some 60,000 tons of water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan Heads for Japan, Posing $10 Billion Threat
Typhoon Shanshan is set to strike western Japan Wednesday, causing as much as $10 billion in damage and losses from winds, storm surge and flooding rains. Shanshan was 590 miles (950 kilometers) south ... ( read original story ...)
One year on, China’s ban on Japan’s seafood makes room for other countries
Japan's seafood industry continues to suffer one year after China suspended all aquatic product imports from its neighboring country over food safety concerns due to Tokyo's move to dump ... ( read original story ...)
French teen Lanier takes Japan Open badminton title; home favourite Akane bags women’s title
French teenager Alex Lanier captured his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open on Sunday, beating experienced Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien Chen 21-17, 22-20. ( read original story ...)
I Just Flew 14 Hours to Tokyo—26 Items I Won’t Board Another Flight Without
I consider myself a frequent flier. This year alone, I've already been to Mexico twice, L.A., south Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just last week I got back from a trip to Tokyo. I've zipped and unzipped my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many ... ( read original story ...)
Ministerial meeting of African development conference ends in Tokyo
Ministers and other representatives from Japan and 47 African nations have ended a two-day session of a Japan-led conference on Africa's development that was held in Tokyo. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko co-chaired the ministerial meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
How a Colorful Investor Profited From a Crypto Giant’s Dealmaking
Flush with cash, the company that owns one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies is going shopping. Tether has bought control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural implants, connected by a German investor whose deal ...
How a Colorful Investor Profited From a Crypto Giant’s Dealmaking
Flush with cash, the company that owns one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies is going shopping. Tether has bought control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural ...
Crypto’s Shiny New Political Machine
Despite its comparatively small size and the continued absence of any obvious mainstream utility, the crypto industry is hurling more money than any other at the US general election.
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Space One to launch rocket in Dec. after failed 1st attempt
Japanese private startup Space One Co. said Sunday that it is planning to launch a rocket in December, after its attempt to send a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Petroleum Exploration: Projects Underway To Consume Cash Balances
Significant investments after close of quarter and planned investments in shale oil mean a lot of the ignored cash balances will become consumed. Results remain decent thanks to YoY volume growth this ... ( read original story ...)
French teen Alex Lanier wants to ‘achieve something really huge’ after Japan Open badminton title
YOKOHAMA, Japan – French teenager Alex Lanier captured his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open on Aug 25, beating experienced Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien-chen 21-17, 22-20. The 19-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
(SP)JAPAN-YOKOHAMA-BADMINTON OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES-FINAL
(240825) -- YOKOHAMA, Aug. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Winners Jiang Zhenbang (1st L)/Wei Yaxin (2nd L) of China and runners-up Tang Chun Man (1st R)/Tse Ying Suet of China's Hong Kong pose for photos during ... ( read original story ...)
The Pokemon World Championship Has Become So Much More Than A Tournament
With so many activities and attractions for all types of Pokemon fans, the World Championship has grown into something bigger than a tournament. ( read original story ...)