The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents. ( read original story ...)
Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: ‘Significantly changed business environment’
The Japanese government's goal is to ease the financial pressures of inflation and supply chain issues. Nation announces controversial changes to major industry: 'Significantly changed business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: 110% bitcoin tax ‘is possible’ and ‘not limited to crypto’
It's hard to fathom how anyone could keep a straight face while talking about taxing people into the realm of negatives on income, but Japan's finance ...
In Yokohama, birthplace of ThinkPad, Lenovo is rethinking the business laptop’s future
Indian Express' Anuj Bhatia traveled to Yokohama, Japan, where he visited the famed Yamato Lab, a center for design and a hub for testing the durability of new ThinkPads under various conditions. ( read original story ...)
1 Dead, Thousands Evacuated After Japan’s Biggest Wildfire In Over 30 Years
Thousands of people evacuated from parts of northern Japan as the country's largest wildfire in three decades raged unabated Sunday after killing at least one person, officials said. ( read original story ...)
Residential fire kills 2 in Japan’s Osaka
A fire broke out in a wooden two-story apartment building early Sunday in Nishinari Ward of Japan's Osaka, leaving two dead, local media reported. A resident alerted the fire department just before 5 ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: 1904 Sapporo church looks picture-book perfect amid sea of tall buildings
With its stunning exterior appearance, the former Sapporo Methodist Church, now the Sapporo Christ Church, looks as if it has popped out of・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotels see room for rate increases ahead of Expo 2025
OSAKA -- Hotels in Osaka are more affordable than in Tokyo, in part because there are fewer international names in western Japan's biggest city. But with the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Empowering Local Enterprises for Expo Osaka 2025
The sum allocated by the Rome Chamber of Commerce for the Expo Osaka 2025 Call for Proposals is €350,000, aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the area to support ... ( read original story ...)
3 Reasons Why Crypto Staking Should Receive Another Look
Staking can open the door to more crypto investing opportunities . AFP via . Even as cryptoassets continue to make significant inroads into mainstream financial policy ...
Bank Of Japan Begins To Adopt XRP Which Could Reverse XRP Past All-Time-High
XRP and Rollblock (RBLK) are two of the most promising crypto projects at this time, set to dominate in their sectors. The Bank of Japan’s adoption of XRP could be the catalyst needed to send it to ...
Yokohama city celebrates Chinese New Year with grandeur
Yokohama [Japan], March 1 (ANI): The Chinese New Year celebration was recently held in Yokohama city featuring stunning performances and beautifully decorated lanterns. Yokohama Chinatown welcomed the ... ( read original story ...)
Some standout pavilions at 2025 World Expo Osaka
Under the theme of sustainability and scientific advancement, the pavilion's most distinctive feature will be the "Makun," or mantle, a textile piece crafted by 200 weavers from Mapuche communities in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM admits to being ‘extremely nervous’ as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in which he ditched his usual suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of his support for “cool” Japan. ( read original story ...)
I went to a major bitcoin conference as a crypto skeptic. I still have doubts, but I see why buying the dip is worth the risk.
I was a crypto skeptic at a major bitcoin conference during a big market downturn. Here's why I now might buy bitcoin for the first time in years.
Fraud warning after nine lose £1m in crypto scam
A warning has been issued by police after nine people in Kent lost a combined £1m in a cryptocurrency scam. The victims' personal details were shared online after a data leak and their information was ...