The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built. ( read original story ...)
Renovation projects bite the dust as costs continue rising
Property prices in Tokyo are increasingly beyond the reach of everyday workers. “Apartments in central Tokyo are so expensive that there are none to purchase within my price range,” said a 37 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wage growth cools in manufacturing, picks up in services
TOKYO -- Japanese companies have raised wages by an average of 5.49% this year, little changed from 2024, as the pace of increases in manufacturing slows while other sectors catch up, a Nikkei survey ...
Coinbase Suffers Internal Data Breach. Do This Now to Protect Your Crypto and Data
The popular crypto exchange will not pay extortionists $20 million in ransom but will reimburse you for stolen assets.
Yokohama tire sales set record in first quarter
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s (YRC) sales revenue hit a record high of $1.8 billion, but costs related to its purchase of Goodyear's OTR business caused a drop in operating income. ( read original story ...)
Puglia’s artisanal excellence on show at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is shining bright with the talent and creativity of the artisanal businesses from Puglia, the protagonists of the week dedicated to the region. The examples of ... ( read original story ...)
Stretched in a cross pattern: Our neighboring galaxy is pulled in two axes, new evidence indicates
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that Cepheid variable stars in our neighboring galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), are moving in opposing directions along two distinct ... ( read original story ...)
Wallpaper* checks in at Waldorf Astoria Osaka
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka has opened its doors just in time for Expo Osaka 2025. The luxury hotel is a new addition to Osaka’s thriving Grand Green development of shops and hotels and brings a slice ... ( read original story ...)
UBS sees 5% crypto allocation trend among richest family offices
A lot of traditional family offices are now looking at allocating 5% of their funds into crypto. Therefore, traditional banks like UBS need to ensure that they are ready to "take on this opportunity," ...
Popular crypto analyst says AI twins will ‘solve one of the biggest problems’ in America
Crypto analyst LadyTraderRa says AI twins could tackle major issues like real estate bottlenecks — and even prevent school shootings.
Coinbase says scammers bribed insiders to steal customer data — and it could cost the crypto exchange $400 million
Scammers demanded $20 million for customer data obtained by bribing insiders. Coinbase stock price tumbled Thursday following the incident.
Crypto exchange Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has warned a recent cyber attack will cost it up to $400m (£301m) to fix. The firm said it was contacted by hackers who claimed to have gained access to customer ...
Yabaton, NAGOYA – Must Try for First-Time Visitors and Miso Katsu Fans
Yabaton 矢場とん in Nagoya serves up famous misokatsu with bold red miso sauce and crispy pork cutlets, offering a rich and filling taste of local tradition. ( read original story ...)
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Selection ‘Brand New Landscape’ Depicts Tokyo’s Soul, Says Helmer Yuiga Danzuka
Tokyo's rapidly changing urban landscape mirrors the emotional journey of a fractured family in Yuiga Danzuka's Cannes title 'Brand New Landscape.' ... ( read original story ...)
The First Starbucks Outside North America Faced A Tough Crowd. Here’s How It Thrived In Tokyo And Beyond
Starbucks may have a strong international presence these days, but when it opened its first location outside North America, it faced some challenges. ( read original story ...)
A Spin-Off of the 200-Year-Old Soba Shop From Tokyo Is Opening in New York
After the 2023 closure of Tokyo’s New York outpost for the renowned 200-year-old soba shop Sarashina Horii, a new spin-off restaurant is set to open in Midtown later this year. The intimate, ... ( read original story ...)