Renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami expressed joy with how several of his short stories were adapted in American director Pierre Földes’ animated film “Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman”, adding he wanted to see future interpretations of his work with ( read original story ...)
Debate on ‘dark tourism’ looms over Japan’s quake-hit Noto Peninsula
Residents of the Noto Peninsula in central Japan have been witnessing a curious surge in tourists, a mere five months after the region was severely damaged by a major earthquake. While some see the boost in tourism as a positive -- a way for people to grasp the reality ( read original story ...)
Residents in quake-hit Japanese city celebrate Father’s Day with special jelly
A confectionary shop in a Japanese city devastated by the New Year's Day earthquake is offering a special jelly for Father's Day. Evacuees are snapping up the gelatin desserts to celebrate the occasion. ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive gives up commercial use of flying car at Osaka Expo
Three other Japanese companies — made by Japan Airlines, ANA Holdings and Marubeni — will also operate flying cars at the event. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Consider Allowing Nuclear Plant Expansions, Asahi Says
Japan’s economy ministry is considering allowing the expansion of nuclear plants as older ones are being decommissioned, according to the Asahi newspaper. ( read original story ...)
Christopher Luxon to wave ‘open for business’ flag in Japan with 31-strong business delegation
It’s controversial because it could involve the use of nuclear submarines.Luxon said Pillar Two is about what a specific country can contribute to the alliance.He said New Zealand is exploring, in its ... ( read original story ...)
17-year-old boy arrested for assaulting father over smartphone game argument
Police in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday arrested a 17-year-old high school boy on suspicion of attempted murder after he assaulted his 45-year-old father following an argument over his playing ... ( read original story ...)
5 activists suspected of graffiti in Tokyo’s Jingu redevelopment area
Five environmental activists have beee referred to prosecutors for allegedly defacing a wall in Tokyo's Jingu Gaien area last year in apparent opposition to a redevelopment project planned for the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Startup Funding Overcomes Blow-Ups to Hit $100 Billion
Crypto startups have drawn in roughly $100 billion of venture funding since the industry’s inception, after a recent pick-up in investment that coincided with a rally in Bitcoin and other major tokens ...
New York Attorney General Reaches $50,000,000 Settlement With Crypto Exchange Gemini Over Fraud Allegations
New York Attorney General Letitia James is settling with crypto exchange Gemini over fraud allegations for $50 million.
Japan’s Mitsui to acquire 20% stake in India steel recycler MTC
TOKYO -- Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. is set to begin recycling steel for use in automobiles and other industrial products in India, Nikkei has learned. Mitsui will invest in Indian recycling ...
Christopher Luxon off to Tokyo with business delegation
Luxon says his objectives are to reinvigorate existing business, promote investment and develop his relationship with Japan's PM. ( read original story ...)
Forget self-driving cars, robot driver Musashi takes on Tokyo roads
Researchers propose using a humanoid robot for autonomous driving, leveraging its human-like form and abilities behind the wheel. ( read original story ...)
Is Bitcoin Pricey At Current Levels? ‘Rich Dad, Poor Day’ Author Robert Kiyosaki Says King Crypto ‘Not High As It’s Going To Go’
Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki on Friday addressed concerns among Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) skeptics regarding the pricey nature of the apex crypto. What Happened: Kiyosaki mentioned in a post ...
‘Stealth Erosion’—IMF Issues ‘Striking’ U.S. Dollar Collapse Warning As The Fed Primes Bitcoin, Ethereum And XRP For A Crypto Price Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of a "striking" decline in the U.S. dollar's share of allocated foreign reserves of central banks and ...
Donald Trump flips on crypto: From ‘scam’ to building a ‘crypto army’
In a sharp reversal, former President Donald Trump has embraced the cryptocurrencies he once reviled, looking to outflank rivals Joe Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. among the technology’s devoted ...