Traditional techniques for joining wooden pillars were used and inspired by the raised platform at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Host U.S.-Japan Command Center for Rapid Response
Plans to Strengthen Military Cooperation Japan and the United States are exploring plans to station a U.S. military coordination unit in central Tokyo. This unit will focus on enhancing collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Number of New Year cards delivered in Japan down on first day of 2025
A record low number of New Year's greeting cards were delivered in Japan on Wednesday as 2025 began, the fewest since data became available on them in 2008. ( read original story ...)
Altcoin Season 2025: A Crypto Bull Run Guide
The growing presence of institutional investors in the Bitcoin market has reshaped its dynamics. But "wen altszn?" ...
Japan marks 1 year since powerful Noto quake, rebuilding remains slow
Japan on Wednesday marked one year since a powerful earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, leaving at least ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor calls for unity in 2025 in face of ongoing challenges
Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope that people will work together to overcome challenges such as natural disasters and risi ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto VC funding to exceed $18 billion in 2025, expert says
With Donald Trump’s pro-crypto presidency around the corner, crypto venture capital (VC) looks to surge in the year ahead. In 2024, VC funding in crypto increased 28% to hit $13.7 billion, data from The Block shows.
Fugitive crypto king Do Kwon handed over to the FBI to answer for $40 billion stablecoin collapse
He had been on the run for months, fleeing South Korea and later Singapore, before his company went bankrupt in 2022.
Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kms across Japan
A common anecdote of customer service in Japan is having a clerk chase you down the street and trying to catch their breath as they hand you a 10 yen coin that you accidentally dropped. However, this ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase and Robinhood poised for huge 2025 if crypto tailwinds continue
The latest crypto boom will mean massive Q4 results, but also positions Robinhood and Coinbase to be longterm winners.
FalconX in Talks to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Startup Arbelos
Digital-asset trading and brokerage firm FalconX is in advanced talks to acquire Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup launched in 2023 by a pair of crypto industry veterans.
Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Extradited to US to Face Charges
Montenegro extradited South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States to face criminal fraud charges.
16 new hotels and resorts to visit in 2025, from Bali and Sapporo to New York and London
With new properties from brands including Regent, Intercontinental, Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental, get ready to rev up your wanderlust. ( read original story ...)
Japanese buyer sends Biden new U.S. Steel proposal in final bid for support
Nippon Steel sent the White House a new proposal to try and get a deal to buy U.S. Steel, including giving the U.S. government a veto over any reduction in U.S. Steel’s “production capacity.” ... ( read original story ...)
I’m A Travel Writer, And These Are The 5 Best New Hotels I Stayed At In 2024
From a tiny five-room inn hidden way in Wakayama, Japan, to a boutique hotel helping revitalize Atlantic City, here are my five favorite new hotels that opened in 2024. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Regulatory Crackdown on Crypto Exchanges: A New Era of Compliance
Japan is taking significant steps to tighten regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges, focusing on unregistered platforms and enhancing ...