Officials say a vehicle struck four children riding bicycles on a street in central Japan, killing one and injuring the others, one seriously. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: crypto card issuer Rain raises $24.5 million in round led by Norwest Venture Partners
Rain, which issues debit and credit cards that let customers settle payments in stablecoins, has raised $24.5 million in a funding round led by AVAX token, to launch a Visa card that lets customers ...
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Is Washington losing its grip on crypto, or is it a calculated pivot to digital dominance?
Analysis Is the US retreating from its hardline stance on crypto? On Friday, the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions imposed on notorious crypto mixer Tornado Cash, once accused of washing ...
Nagoya Institute of Technology Scientists Develop an All-in-One Catalyst for Solar-Driven Water Remediation
Reliable access to clean water is a basic human right and a central objective of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Thus, securing technologies that can remove pollutants from water ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms as the festive season begins
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by five days
TOKYO (Japan News/ANN): Cherry trees started flowering in Tokyo on March 24, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced. That is five days earlier than 2024, and the trees are expected to be in full ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossoms now open, full bloom expected in week
Cherry blossoms in central Tokyo are officially blooming, weather officials announced around 2 p.m. on March 24. ( read original story ...)
Japan crude steel output falls for 12th straight month in February
Japan's crude steel output fell 8.5 % in February from a year earlier for a 12th straight monthly decline, as demand from the construction sector stayed weak, an industry body said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Korea would struggle to fill US demand for non-China shipbuilding, NYK Line exec says
U.S. allies Japan and South Korea would struggle to quickly ramp up shipbuilding to meet U.S. demand for alternatives under President Donald Trump's plan to impose port fees on China-linked ships, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dips as looming US tariff deadline spurs caution
Japan's Nikkei share average declined for a third straight session on Monday as uncertainty ahead of a looming deadline for implementing additional U.S. tariffs sapped investor appetite for riskier ...
Japanese Stocks Fall Amid Fear Over U.S. Trade Policy
Japanese stocks ended lower as concerns about U.S. tariffs and domestic borrowing costs weighed on the market. Chip and bank shares led the declines. Kioxia Holdings dropped 5.9% and Sumitomo Mitsui ...
Schoolkids victims of sex crimes by fellow students: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 15 and 23. The first story wa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after stabbing male colleague on street in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed 52-year-old male work colleague in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by 5 days
The trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week, according to Japan's weather agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Urban oasis: Meet the stunning neighborhood that is taking Tokyo by storm
While Trump discusses Gaza's future, Japan’s Azabudai Hills combines luxury, tech, and nature in a stunning urban space. Could this model inspire development worldwide? ( read original story ...)