Naomi Osaka could possibly start her Auckland campaign by meeting two qualifiers but then it could also get significantly tougher for the four-time Grand Slam champion. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Wajima craftmakers see hope in disaster-hit region
Lacquerware maker Takaho Shoji hunches over his desk in the disaster-hit city of Wajima in central Japan, applying another layer of coating to a dark, wooden box. ( read original story ...)
China govt. ships seen near Japan’s Senkaku Islands almost every day in 2024
Japan Coast Guard officials say Chinese government ships were spotted in the contiguous zone just outside Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea in 2024 on a record ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido to introduce lodging tax of up to ¥500 a night from 2026
The government of Hokkaido, a northern island popular with tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen per night from April 2026, joining a growing number of prefectures and municipalities ... ( read original story ...)
Russia bans crypto mining in several regions until 2031
The government's concerns about the crypto mining sector's high energy demands have prompted a temporary ban in key regions.
Japan’s Prime Minister Hesitant on Bitcoin National Reserve
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed reservations about integrating Bitcoin into the nation’s strategic reserves, highlighting a lack of comprehensive information on how other countries ...
Japan, Russia Rule Out National Bitcoin Reserve ‘For Now’
The governments of Japan and Russia have ruled out creating national Bitcoin (BTC) reserves in the near future. Find out more!
Japan to implement active cyberdefense in tandem with police
TOKYO -- Japan will expand the Self-Defense Forces' role in cyberdefense to include the proactive protection of core infrastructure, Nikkei has learned, with plans for information sharing with the ...
Inspired by Coco Gauff’s Jaw-Dropping Sky Tower Adventure, Naomi Osaka Prepares Herself To Take the Plunge
Quite literally! The post Inspired by Coco Gauff’s Jaw-Dropping Sky Tower Adventure, Naomi Osaka Prepares Herself To Take the Plunge appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Anti-Christmas protest cancelled in Japan after ‘unpopular men’ fail to complete paperwork
The protest group, whose slogan is "smash Christmas", usually marches on Tokyo's streets on Christmas Eve, which is seen as one of the most romantic date nights of the year in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Pair face murder charge after co-worker fatally hit by train on Tokyo crossing
Public prosecutors on Dec. 27 indicted two men on suspicion of murder and illegal confinement for allegedly coerced another man to enter a ra ... ( read original story ...)
Martial law, airport collision: Top stories on South Korea, Japan of 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt announcement of martial law shocked the world in December. The ensuing political crisis attracted our readers' eyes, as Yoon eventually faced impeachment.
Japan’s budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance
The 115.5 trillion yen draft budget is being compiled as the Bank of Japan shifts away from its decade-long stimulus programme, putting more burden on the government to stimulate the economy. In an ...
Largest all-boys school in Osaka, Japan celebrates 20th visit to Guam
Ever wondered how people perform their jobs across the globe? Or what it would be like to step into the shoes of your future aspirations? For the Kokoku High School students from Osaka, Japan, this dr ... ( read original story ...)
Your Crypto Wallet As Your Bank: Realizing Bitcoin’s Original Vision
Crypto wallets are replacing banks, aligned with Bitcoin’s bank-free vision. Your money is on the blockchain - not as a bank deposits - but spendable via cards.
Bitcoin Price Rises. Crypto Is Set For Another Week of Losses But It’s Not All Bad News.
Bitcoin price rose early Friday, but is still in the red for the week. The world’s first and largest cryptocurrency is up 1.4% to $96,762 over the last 24 hours, according to CoinDesk data. It’s down from just under $98,