Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested an 83-year-old man on suspicion of sexually molesting a teenage girl and public indecency after he exposed his genitals and allegedly pressed them against ... ( read original story ...)
No, Bank of Japan is NOT done hiking interest rates
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) isn’t letting up on its fight against inflation anytime soon. In a move that surprised no one paying attention, Governor Kazuo Ueda recently doubled down on his decision, ...
Ostapenko vs. Osaka Prediction: US Open 2024
On Tuesday, Naomi Osaka (No. 88 in the world) faces Jelena Ostapenko (No. 10) in the Round of 128 at the US Open. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free ... ( read original story ...)
Big Crypto is now spending more on US elections than any other industry
The crypto industry has injected $119 million into this year's elections, Public Citizen reported. Coinbase and Ripple lead contributions to super PACs supporting pro-crypto candidates. Candidates ...
From Skims to Stripe, here are the startups that are likely — or definitely — not having IPOs this year
Last year’s investor dreams of a strong 2024 IPO pipeline have faded, if not fully disappeared, as we settle in to the second half of the year. This year is still on track to be better than 2023 ...
Naomi Osaka: Tennis star says she is in a ‘good place’ ahead of US Open return after disappointing Cincinnati exit
Naomi Osaka believes she is in a "good place" as she returns to the US Open, the site of two of her four Grand Slam victories ... ( read original story ...)
Amerigo Vespucci in Tokyo for first time in 93 years
The Amerigo Vespucci reached the port of Tokyo in its first visit to Japan in its storied 93-year history Sunday, as part of a World Tour, which started in Genoa in July 2023 and will take it to 31 ... ( read original story ...)
Frequent leaks, opaque handling greatly tarnish Japan’s reputation as Fukushima dumping marks one year
It has been one year since Japan began dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean despite broad opposition. So far, some 60,000 tons of water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan Heads for Japan, Posing $10 Billion Threat
Typhoon Shanshan is set to strike western Japan Wednesday, causing as much as $10 billion in damage and losses from winds, storm surge and flooding rains. Shanshan was 590 miles (950 kilometers) south ... ( read original story ...)
One year on, China’s ban on Japan’s seafood makes room for other countries
Japan's seafood industry continues to suffer one year after China suspended all aquatic product imports from its neighboring country over food safety concerns due to Tokyo's move to dump ... ( read original story ...)
French teen Lanier takes Japan Open badminton title; home favourite Akane bags women’s title
French teenager Alex Lanier captured his first major badminton trophy at the Japan Open on Sunday, beating experienced Taiwanese shuttler Chou Tien Chen 21-17, 22-20. ( read original story ...)
I Just Flew 14 Hours to Tokyo—26 Items I Won’t Board Another Flight Without
I consider myself a frequent flier. This year alone, I've already been to Mexico twice, L.A., south Florida, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Boston, and just last week I got back from a trip to Tokyo. I've zipped and unzipped my black Away Bigger Carry-On so many ... ( read original story ...)
Ministerial meeting of African development conference ends in Tokyo
Ministers and other representatives from Japan and 47 African nations have ended a two-day session of a Japan-led conference on Africa's development that was held in Tokyo. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko co-chaired the ministerial meeting of the ... ( read original story ...)
How a Colorful Investor Profited From a Crypto Giant’s Dealmaking
Flush with cash, the company that owns one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies is going shopping. Tether has bought control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural implants, connected by a German investor whose deal ...
How a Colorful Investor Profited From a Crypto Giant’s Dealmaking
Flush with cash, the company that owns one of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies is going shopping. Tether has bought control of companies involved in artificial intelligence and neural ...
Crypto’s Shiny New Political Machine
Despite its comparatively small size and the continued absence of any obvious mainstream utility, the crypto industry is hurling more money than any other at the US general election.