A Japanese doctor and his daughter, who were arrested on Monday (July 24) after a decapitated corpse was found in a Sapporo hotel, had bought a suitcase and a saw before the killing took place, ... ( read original story ...)
The essentials list: Tennis star Naomi Osaka shares her favorite lifestyle products
But even as she welcomes a little girl into the world, Osaka continues to grow her skin care brand, KINLÒ, as well as express her creativity and inspire audiences through her partnerships with brands ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday’s Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here’s Why
The BOJ is predicted to soften its grip on the country's bond markets, potentially influencing global bond markets, exchanges rates and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, ...
KuCoin’s ‘Into The Cryptoverse’ Report Unveils 3.8 Million Japanese Adults Engage in Crypto Investment
KuCoin, a top 5 global crypto exchange, has launched its 13th edition of the 'Into The Cryptoverse' report. This edition focuses on the burgeoning cryptocurrency market in Japan, offering a detailed ...
a16z-backed Eco unveils Beam, a P2P crypto transfer service aiming to be a ‘global Venmo’
The crypto payments space is seeing a surge of activity these days as developers strive to make decentralized finance as user-friendly as web2 experiences. Eco Inc, an a16z-backed payments startup that’s raised $95 million in funding to date,
Was the U.S. justified in dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the new blockbuster Oppenheimer has reignited a debate that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population fell by 800,000 last year as demographic crisis accelerates
Japan’s population crisis is accelerating, with the number of nationals falling by more than 800,000 in the past year – echoing similar trends seen in other East Asian countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan captain Leitch gets three-match ban but clear for World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch, who received a red card in their 24-22 defeat by Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup this month, has been handed a three-match ban but will be able to play at the World Cup. ( read original story ...)
Japan to meet North Korea, South Korea face China in World Cup qualifying
Japan were drawn to face North Korea and Syria in Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, while South Korea will face China and Thailand when the second round of the continent's qualifiers kick off in November. ( read original story ...)
The biggest investment opportunity in Japan lies in its second tier companies: portfolio manager
Jamie Halse of Platinum Asset Management sees a 'great fundamental story' in Japan and explains why he thinks more investors should be looking into that market. ( read original story ...)
Isabelle Huppert-Starrer ‘Sidonie au Japan’ Set For Venice Days Launch – Full Lineup
French director Élise Girard’s “Sidonie in Japan” starring Isabelle Huppert as a French writer mourning her husband’s death while on a book tour of Japan, is among titles set to launch ( read original story ...)
Japan Webx Blockchain Summit Begins, L7 Dex Attends&Sponsors With Nfts
From July 25-26, 2023, the first WebX Asia's largest global Web3 summit, was held in Tokyo, Japan, organized by Japan's largest crypto media, CoinPo ...
Japan’s Prime Minister Stresses Gov’s Focus on Web3 Growth, Says Major Company Will Unveil ‘Ambitious’ Metaverse Project
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that the country's agenda includes support for the growth of Web3 companies and suggested that a major company would reveal its metaverse project. Meanwhile, ...
Binance Japan to launch operations in August
Binance’s sprawling empire is about to get bigger as the world’s largest crypto exchange by traded volume is set to launch its operations in Japan in August. The founder of the exchange, Changpeng ...
GOP crypto revamp moves ahead with Democrats divided
House Democrats revealed the split Wednesday at a Financial Services Committee meeting on a GOP-led bill that would mandate in federal law for the first time how two key market regulators — the SEC and the CFTC — police digital asset trading.
Bank of Japan Will Eventually Let Interest Rates Rise. Watch Out When It Does.
Japan's central bank is expected to retain its easy-money policy this Friday. But it will be forced to change course at some point, disrupting global markets.