A new nightlife spot in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district is putting a fresh spin on crane games, blending them with live DJ performances and cyberpunk bar vibes to create an otherworldly experience ... ( read original story ...)
From DJs to diver demos, multistory Tokyo venue offers a diverse night out
Known for transforming shuttered alleys into lively dining spots, Tokyo-based Hamakura Produce in late November threw open the doors on its nine-floor Grand Hammer site in the city's Shimbashi area, ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a Financial Advisor: 3 Reasons I’m Cautious About Crypto in 2025
Crypto is buzzing like crazy, especially now that Trump won the election. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) early last year.
Retro Japan: East, West meet at century-old ex-residence of ceramic mogul in Nagoya
Eastern and Western architectural styles blend together at a century-old house that belonged to a local ceramic mogul here.With its high-qua･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Father, son arrested for assaulting police officer at Sapporo game center
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 48-year-old man and his 27-year-old son on suspicion of causing a public disturbance and obstructing police in the performance of their duties at a game ... ( read original story ...)
How to Watch Clara Tauson vs. Naomi Osaka at the 2025 ASB Classic: Live Stream, TV Channel
Clara Tauson will meet Naomi Osaka in the ASB Classic final on Saturday, January 4.In Tauson’s last action, she was defeated by Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 5-7, 4-6 in the Round of 64 at the China ( read original story ...)
Lori Dengler | The earthquake story of 2024
The Jan. 1 Noto earthquake in the Sea of Japan claimed 504 lives, caused more than 1,300 injuries, and damaged nearly 180,000 structures in Japanese prefectures along the Sea of Japan. Economic losses ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka departs IMG for Naomi Osaka’s EVOLVE agency: “A multi-faceted icon with limitless potential”
Believes co-founder Stuart Diguid, “With a largely untapped commercial portfolio, the possibilities for Aryna’s career are endless.” ... ( read original story ...)
Street in Osaka painted yellow to curb prostitution
If the move is effective, it may be implemented in other areas where street prostitution is rampant. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
ASB Classic 2025: Naomi Osaka Keeps Daughter Shai Close as Her Source of Motivation Ahead of the Finals Clash
Returning to the tennis courts after a long hiatus can be nerve-wracking, but Naomi Osaka is thriving in her first tournament back. The post ASB Classic 2025: Naomi Osaka Keeps Daughter Shai Close as ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Potential for Grand Slam Comeback Highlighted as WTA Ex-Pro Shares a Strategic Blueprint for Success
The 2025 season is heating up, and so are the players, especially those making comebacks after long absences. The post Naomi Osaka’s Potential for Grand Slam Comeback Highlighted as WTA Ex-Pro Shares ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Little Yellowstone,’ a Treehouse in Japan: These Were the Home Listings of the Year
Escapism was a clear theme in 2024, as we look back at the most-read stories from Mansion Global’s Listing of the Day series ... ( read original story ...)
Nuclear fallout shelters cracked in Ishikawa earthquake
The Noto Peninsula earthquake on Jan. 1, 2024, revealed flaws in specialized indoor shelters designed to protect evacuees from radiation leaks in nuclear power plant disasters. ( read original story ...)
JAPANESE FIRM TURNING BAGWORM SILK INTO FIBRE PRODUCTS IN WORLD FIRST
NAGOYA, Jan 4 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Environmentally friendly and highly durable bagworm silk is set to be used in a commercial application for the first time, according to a Nagoya-based firm, Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka through to first final since 2022
Naomi Osaka is into the final of the Auckland Open with a straight-sets win over American Alycia Parks Top 10 Best US Presidents This is the No. 1 'gentle parenting' mistake, psychologist says—and how ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka into first final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion from Japan won 6-4, 6-2 against unseeded American Alycia Parks in Auckland. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)