MUFG Bank is among three Japanese firms leading a $290-million fundraising round for U.S. spaceship company Sierra Space, spearheading a commercial "spaceport" project in the southwestern region of ...
‘K-Arena Yokohama,’ one of the world’s largest live music venues, to open Sept. 29
Arena Yokohama," one of the world's largest facilities dedicated to live music with a capacity of some 20,000 people, will open in the ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka property investment volume soars by 52% in H1
The hotel sector accounted for 37% of the investments. According to data from JLL, direct commercial real estate investment volume in Greater Osaka increased to JPY 297 billion in the first half of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Trivia: ‘Kappa’ badges a happy memory of Tokyo Citizens’ Day on Oct. 1
As Japan's travel industry recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and tourists flood back into the country, the Mainichi Shimbun has turned the spotli･･･ ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lender BlockFi Cleared to Repay Customers Through Liquidation Plan
Failed crypto lender BlockFi Inc. won bankruptcy court approval on its plan for shutting down its business, a milestone that could result in customers getting back a portion of what they’re owed by ...
The crypto industry is not dead yet. BlackRock is about to revive it, says Bernstein
If you think crypto is dead, think again, says Bernstein's digital assets analyst. The price of bitcoin has fallen 5.8% over the past six months, according to CoinMetrics, and the flagship crypto has ...
U.S. sanctions crypto wallet over links to Mexican cartel fentanyl trade
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on an Ethereum wallet with alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel and drug trafficking.
Yokohama OHT hires Lawrence Harmon to build OE sales
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires has hired former Carlstar Group executive Lawrence Harmon to be president of global OE business and growth segments. ( read original story ...)
Japan maintains modest economic recovery view, raises corp profits assessment
Japan retained its view of a modest recovery in the world's third-biggest economy, but upgraded its assessment of corporate earnings for the first time since March 2022 even as it warned of risks to ... ( read original story ...)
Controversial IRL streamer arrested in Japan over alleged trespassing to harass construction workers
Controversial IRL (in real life) streamer JohnnySomali was recently arrested after he filmed himself trespassing in a hotel construction site in Osaka in late August. What happened: JohnnySomali, ... ( read original story ...)
Why the boxing scene between Ryusei Yokohama and Masataka Kubota in “Spring Scattering” is “one of the most famous scenes in the history of cinema”.
The boxing scene in the movie "Haru ni scattered" in which Ryusei Yokohama and Masataka Kubota fight each other "fiercely" in the ring has been talked about as "spectacular". Behind the scenes, the ... ( read original story ...)
American cyclist dies in expressway accident in Yokohama
A cyclist died after being hit by a car on an expressway in Yokohama on Monday, police said, believing he had entered the expressway by mistake. The accident victim was identified as Patrick Do, from ... ( read original story ...)
Maria Sakkari: WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2023 Betting Odds and Preview
Maria Sakkari starts play in the round of 16 of the WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2023 versus Misaki Doi, after winning her last tournament (the Abierto Guadalajara). In terms of winning the ( read original story ...)
Japan changes 2 backs for must-win Samoa game at the Rugby World Cup
Japan has been limited to two backline changes for the must-win Rugby World Cup match against Samoa on Thursday in Toulouse. ( read original story ...)
2 tips for snapping up the abandoned property of your dreams, according to a dad who bought an old home in Japan for $23,000
"I spent I don't know how many hours just daydreaming of living in Japan and purchasing one of these houses," Eric McAskill told Insider. ( read original story ...)
Singapore is Japan’s top property investor in 2023, report says
International investors are also attracted to Japan's low borrowing costs, and putting more money into hotels because of a post-pandemic tourism boom. ( read original story ...)