The top diplomats of the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday condemned North Korea's recent ballistic missile launches and urged Pyongyang to engage in "substantive dialogue without ... ( read original story ...)
In Photos: Int’l departure area at Kansai airport in Osaka Pref. reopens after renovation
Facial recognition gates at passport control are seen in the renovated international departure area at Kansai International Airport's Terminal 1 in Os ... ( read original story ...)
Proposing a Government Ban on Crypto, JPMorgan CEO Fights the Inevitable
Their conversation delved into the recent, polarizing remarks by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and Senator Elizabeth Warren, shedding light on the evolving landscape of bitcoin and other digital assets.
Bonk scores a 300% rally in 30 days. Here’s what drives crypto world’s new hottest meme coin.
Bonk’s 24-hour trading volume rose above $1 billion at one point last week, well above other meme coins, before falling back to about $426 million on Wednesday. Dogecoin’s trading volume for the past ...
SEC could make crypto history in new year with first spot bitcoin ETF approval
About a dozen companies, including BlackRock and Fidelity, have applied for a spot bitcoin ETF, or one that is valued off the real-time price of the digital asset.
Little Tokyo Legacy Business Evicted During the Holidays
By PETER YOON, Rafu Digital Editor Another legacy business in Little Tokyo is closing its doors. Elaine Taiyoshi’s Little Tokyo Arts and Gifts received an eviction letter earlier this month ordering ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to Supply OE Tires for the New Honda Odyssey
The Odyssey is being equipped with the Advan dB V551 in the 225/50R18 95V size, and the Aspec A349 in the 215/60R17 96H size. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Slam semifinalist addresses Naomi Osaka’s post-pregnancy chances
Former six-time Grand Slam semifinalist Tim Henman says it is "massively exciting" to have Naomi Osaka returning to tennis as the Briton hopes the Japanese returning with a new perspective will ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve been working in Japan for 18 years—why millennials like me here are turning down promotions and flashy job titles
Cultural translator and freelance writer Yuko Tamura shares why Japanese Millennials and Gen Z workers are passing on promotions — and prioritizing work-life balance instead. ( read original story ...)
Japan Cracks Down on a Popular Marijuana Alternative
For Japan’s mostly young, growing community of cannabinoid users, the sudden HHCH ban amounted to a personal inconvenience, and for many businesses it meant a major blow. At the Shinjuku shop, HHCH ... ( read original story ...)
Vilma and Christopher take the feel-good route in ‘When I Met You in Tokyo’
The last time Vilma Santos and Christopher De Leon were paired in a movie was in 2004's “Mano Po III: All My Love”, their 25th film together. ( read original story ...)
Mandarin Oriental Is Opening 3 New Resorts in One of Japan’s Most Beautiful Coastal Regions
All three properties will be built in the Setouchi region, offering travelers distinct luxury experiences along the famously mild coast. ( read original story ...)
Jason Oppenheim Lists Kanye West’s Beachfront Malibu Property for $53 Million — See Inside
Kanye West is selling the beachfront Malibu home he purchased two years ago. While the rapper paid $57 million for the property, which features views of the Pacific Ocean from every room, it’s now on ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto use case of 2023: Law enforcement
Respondents to a TRM Labs survey estimated that 40% of offenses investigated by their agencies involved crypto.
Crypto Wallet-Maker Ledger to Reimburse Hack Victims
Following a high-profile hack last week, crypto wallet-maker Ledger said it will cover the roughly $600,000 worth of assets lost by victims.
Japan to provide $139.3M in financing for Türkiye’s quake-hit SMEs
Japan International Cooperation Agency, Türkiye's Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization sign loan deal for quake recovery, says minister - Anadolu Ajansı ... ( read original story ...)