A Brazilian man has been arrested for allegedly brokering the provision of an underage girl to a hostess bar in violation of the Child Welfar･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Skating star Yuzuru Hanyu commemorates Great East Japan Earthquake in ice show
An ice show event hosted by professional figure skater and back-to-back Olympic gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu began in this northeast Jap･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds
Japan’s refusal to recognise same-sex marriage unconstitutional, court finds - Friday’s decision marks ninth victory out of 10 rulings since the first group of plaintiffs filed lawsuits in 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Creates US Strategic Crypto Reserve With Seized Bitcoin: Live Updates
Trump signs order creating a U.S. crypto reserve with seized bitcoin, disappointing investors hoping for new government purchases. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Tennis-Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion never looked comfortable against Osorio's dynamic shotmaking and piled up the unforced errors on a cool evening in the California desert. ( read original story ...)
Japan must fix ‘misunderstanding’ it is manipulating yen, says ex-BOJ chief Kuroda
Japan must fix "any misunderstanding" held by U.S. President Donald Trump that its central bank was intentionally weakening the yen with monetary policy, former Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says he’s ending the U.S. government’s ‘war on crypto’
President Trump’s crypto summit with CEOs and investors follows executive orders trying to boost an industry whose reputation has been tarnished by scandals.
Seven & i To Sell Supermarket Unit To Bain For $5.4 Billion And IPO U.S. Arm
The moves are part of the 7-Eleven chain operator’s plans to fend off a $47 billion takeover bid from Alimentation Couche-Tard, which runs the rival Circle K chain.
Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he’s committed to helping their industry
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies as industry leaders heaped praise on him for reversing what they said had been unfair attacks on digital assets by the previous administration.
America Is a Crypto Country Now
The bitcoin stockpile, which presumably will be the larger of the two, amounts to “a virtual Fort Knox for digital gold,” Trump said during a crypto summit at the White House earlier today. “‘Never sell your bitcoin.
Unique pavilions at Osaka Expo 2025 due to open on April 13
OSAKA -- An aerial view of the venue on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, shows pavilions of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, standing inside and outside the Grand Ring, a large wooden structure ... ( read original story ...)
White House Crypto Czar crushes rumors on XRP, Solana, and Cardano favoritism
President Trump's mention of Cardano, Solana, and XRP was based on their market capitalization rankings, not government bias, says Crypto Czar David Sacks.
Tsunami-struck Japanese hotel stands as a testament to resilience after tragedy
Perched along the scenic coastline of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, the Taro Kanko Hotel once stood as a symbol of hospitality, offering guests views of the Pacific Ocean and the nearby Sannoiwa Rocks. ( read original story ...)
Trending Meme Coins to Invest In Now, March 07 – Osaka Protocol, Alchemist AI, Bonk
Looking for trending meme coins to invest in now? Check out how Osaka Protocol, Alchemist AI, and Bonk are taking over the market. ( read original story ...)
Cosmo to launch Japan’s first sustainable aviation fuel production in April
Cosmo Energy Holdings is set to launch Japan's first domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel in April, a step toward the country's goal of replacing 10% of jet fuel with a cleaner alternative ... ( read original story ...)
Feds Suspect LastPass Hackers Stole $150 Million In Crypto From One Person
LastPass was breached twice in 2022. Now hackers are cashing out the crypto they stole with the pilfered passwords, feds say. (Photo by Leon Neal/) . Three