The annual Otsuka Awa Odori festival has been running since 1972, bringing together more than 1,000 dancers every year. The pre-event festivities will take place at the station-front plaza on August 28, featuring a ceremony followed by mini Awa Odori performances. ( read original story ...)
Rare supercars fill a Sunday morning in Tokyo!
A Tokyo car meet brings together an extraordinary mix of rare supercars, classic Porsches and Japanese performance icons on a cold Sunday morning. Early sightings include vintage air cooled Porsche 911s, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Haneda airport to open new satellite facility at terminal in Sept amid rising demand
Tokyo’s Haneda airport expands Terminal 1 with a new satellite facility, enhancing passenger convenience amid rising air travel demand and stricter baggage check-in times. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Crypto universe energized as bitcoin reclaims the $80,000 mark, Hyperliquid eyes new high
The price of bitcoin is trading above $80,000 for the first time since mid May, as interest in crypto assets revives once again. Concerns about dollar debasement, as the Treasury looks to intervene in ...
AI gold rush draws crypto firms away from Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has risen in August but is still far below its peak almost a year ago - and companies are refitting their mines.
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement: Report
The instant payment system could also extend to international remittances, the Nikkei report said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
$7 Trillion Japan Bond Market is Moving to the Blockchain
Japan's bond market heads for a blockchain makeover as regulators plan instant, 24/7 settlement of JGBs and stocks.
Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals Osaka Commoners Ate Prized Fish and Taboo Meat
Learn how proteins trapped in ancient plaque revealed that Osaka commoners ate prized sea bream, distant fish, and taboo meat. ( read original story ...)
University of Osaka’s crocodile mascot Dr. Wani gains fans after Nobel spotlight
OSAKA -- The popularity of the University of Osaka's official mascot, Dr. Wani, whose name comes from the Japanese word for crocodile, is growing. As ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Little League World Series: Japan advances after win over Mexico
Follow the Little League World Series on Tuesday Aug. 25, including live updates for Mexico vs Japan elimination game in Williamsport. ( read original story ...)
Prospect Markets Joins CFTC-Regulated Crypto.com for US Entry
The Canada-based sports prediction market operator secured exchange access through Crypto.com as it builds infrastructure to enter the U.S. market.
Crypto Market Flips From Fear to ‘Extreme Greed’ for First Time Since 2024
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit "extreme greed," the highest reading since the 2024 cycle top. The score jumped from 36 (fear) a month ago and 41 (neutral) a week ago, to 81 (extreme greed) in ...
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill becoming law this year
The White House has pushed for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, a bill on crypto regulation. Kalshi traders see little chance the bill becomes law this year.
Overseas IPOs are beating new US stocks. Thank you Japan—and AI!
A fund that invests in international companies that went public in the past few years is beating its U.S. counterpart. Japan’s Kioxia is a big reason why.
Japan eyes blockchain for instant stock, government bond settlement, Nikkei reports
Japan is preparing to set up a payment infrastructure to enable instantaneous settlement of transactions in stocks and Japanese government bonds using blockchain technology, the Nikkei newspaper ...
Crypto Stocks Rally While Bitcoin Trades Near $80K: CleanSpark Jumps 7%, BitMine Climbs 4%
Crypto-linked equities are outrunning the coins in Tuesday morning trade. The CoinShares Bitcoin Mining and Digital Power ETF (NASDAQ:WGMI) is up 4% to $46.55, while the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF ...