The United States, Japan and Australia kicked off the annual Yama Sakura joint military exercise at Camp Asaka in Tokyo on Friday by touting "groundbreaking advancement" in the interoperability of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lenders Emerge From the Ashes of Last Speculative Bubble
The speculative froth that helped to propel Bitcoin past $100,000 for the first time is spilling over into the long-battered crypto lending sector, with decentralized finance applications leading the way this time.
Bitcoin Skyrockets as Crypto Policies Evolve Amid SEC Drama and Fraudulent Activity
Bitcoin crosses the $100K mark fueled by renewed optimism from pro-crypto policy signals under Trump. Meanwhile, the industry faces turbulence with SEC leadership shifts and high-profile fraud cases.
Amazing new sightings unlock mysteries of rare blue auroras
The northern lights are a stunning show of red and purple lights, but scientists are revealing new secrets about much rarer blue lights. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rolling out four-day work week in bid to boost birth rates
Tokyo’s city government, however, has decided to offer state employees three-day weekends in the hopes of another possible result: extra free time to make more babies. The capitol’s governor, Yuriko Koike, announced the policy shift on December 3rd ... ( read original story ...)
New ‘Dreams Take Flight’ Hangar Stage Show Coming to Tokyo DisneySea in 2025
The Oriental Land Company has announced a new show coming to the Hangar Stage in 2025. “Dreams Take Flight” Hangar Stage Show at Tokyo DisneySea “Dreams Take Flight” will be the latest show coming to the Hangar Stage in Lost River Delta at Tokyo DisneySea. ( read original story ...)
Our Japanese Earthquake Emergency Bag
We have an earthquake emergency bag in our house, but we don't actually know what's in it, and in fact, we don't even remember where it is! But we eventually locate it and use the handy disaster preparedness guide that the government of Tokyo sent us to check and see if we have the necessities ...
Japan: Osaka Gov. Yoshimura elected head of Japan’s No. 2 opposition party
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks at a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 1, 2024, after being elected as the top leader of Japan's second-largest opposition party, the Japan Innovation Party. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo offers four-day work week to ‘boost fertility’
Tokyo’s government is introducing a four-day week for its staff in an attempt to help working mothers and boost Japan’s plunging fertility rate. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo is giving its employees a 4-day workweek to try to boost record-low fertility
Tokyo's new policies include a four-day workweek and childcare partial leave, with the aim of addressing Japan's plummeting fertility rates. ( read original story ...)
Jasmy price prediction: 2 reasons why ‘Japan’s Bitcoin’ surged
What is the outlook of the Jasmy price after going parabolic this week? We explain whether the coin has more upside to go ...
Teva to divest Teva-Takeda business venture in Japan to JKI
Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TEVA) announced that it will divest Teva-Takeda, its business venture in Japan, to JKI Co., established by the fund managed and operated by private equity firm J-Will ... ( read original story ...)
AI beats experts in predicting future quality of ‘mini-organs’
Organoids—miniature, lab-grown tissues that mimic organ function and structure—are transforming biomedical research. They promise breakthroughs in personalized transplants, improved modeling of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel
The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks in Japan to ditch paper straws for plant-based biomass plastic in 2025
The coffee company says the new straws are fully biodegradable in seawater and soil, and will not soften like paper ones. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei index snaps 4-day win streak on caution before U.S. jobs data
The Nikkei stock index snapped a four-day winning streak Friday on selling fueled by caution before U.S. jobs data, which is expected to offer clues on the direction of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.