Tokyo Smoke, an award-winning cannabis retailer, announced Wednesday it has begun a restructuring of its business and obtained an Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan bears down on Japan with torrential rain, fierce winds
Shanshan is expected to make landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southwesternmost main island, Thursday morning local time, though its exact track remains unusually uncertain. Weak stee ( read original story ...)
Lonely, sexually frustrated dolphin may be attacking swimmers in Japan, researchers say
A bottlenose dolphin who has been biting swimmers in Japan since last month may be doing so out of loneliness and sexual frustration. ( read original story ...)
The 12 Best Hotels In Osaka
Located in Nishi-Umeda, a downtown business and shopping district, the property is just a short walk from Osaka Station (but if you’re departing via bullet train, you’ll need to head to the Shin-Ōsaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman buys 3 houses, a cat cafe at the age of 34: Her saving secret will shock you
A 37-year-old woman in Japan has garnered attention for her extreme frugality, spending just Rs 120 daily on food. By adopting an exceptionally thrifty lifestyle, she managed to purchase three houses ... ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Crashed Ahead of NVIDIA’s Earnings
Crypto fell on a broad tech sell-off on Wednesday. The industry also got some negative news -- from Russian usage of the blockchain to a Wells notice being sent to OpenSea. Even the crypto market is hanging on NVIDIA's every word. Fear crept back into the ...
Suku crypto price prediction 2024-2030: How high can SUKU go?
Our SUKU crypto price prediction anticipates a high of $0.0821 by the end of 2024. In 2025, it will range between $0.1039 and $0.1343, with an average price of $0.1070. In 2030, it will range between $0.6066 and $0.7352, with an average price of $0.6289.
Tokyo Smoke Alters Retail Footprint to Align with Current Market and Regulatory Conditions
Approximately 167 locations remain open and operating in the normal course, through its various retail programs, with no changes to online business or loyalty program Tokyo Smoke to pursue exit from ... ( read original story ...)
Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan
Japan is on high alert as powerful Typhoon Shanshan edges closer, with high waves and wind prompting flight cancellations, train suspensions, and factory shutdowns. The storm is expected to hit southern Kyushu on Thursday, with winds reaching up to 155mph (250kph) at its centre, strong enough to topple houses. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s gutted, abandoned Malibu mansion finally lured a buyer
The property has sat empty since West begam to completely gut ... His other famous works include the Church of the Light in Osaka, Naoshima, an art island with contemporary works in Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Number of Crypto Millionaires Doubled to 172,300 Over the Last Year, Study Finds
The number of crypto millionaires has doubled in the last year, as key regulatory approvals and a new Bitcoin high led to a rapid increase in crypto adoption and a new “crypto elite,” according to a report by wealth and migration consultancy Henl...
Here’s Why This Crypto Expert Thinks Digital Currency Is Here to Stay
Digital currencies represent the next step in the evolution of payments. For example, they help users transact in the metaverse and those using Web3 decentralized gaming. Both offer an emerging payment frontier where opportunity abounds and cash isn't accepted. Think this reality is far away? Think again.
Crypto Is Now a Non-negotiable for Traditional Banks
Traditional banks have long been wary of crypto and DeFi, but thanks to increased regulatory clarity, endorsements from TradFi heavyweights and growing client demand, it’s clear that crypto is here to stay. But simply “accepting” crypto might not be ...
Japan Inc. sells record $25bn in cross-held shares, led by Toyota
TOKYO -- Japan's publicly listed corporations sold a record 3.69 trillion yen ($25.4 billion) of cross-held shares in fiscal 2023, data compiled by Nikkei shows, a trend seen boosting their capital efficiency but leaving them more vulnerable to takeovers.
Chinese Spy Plane Violates Japanese Airspace: Tokyo
A Chinese military intelligence-gathering plane intruded into Japanese airspace for two minutes on Monday, Japan's Defense Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan to Hit Japan With 112 mph Winds: Track the Storm
Residents urged to take shelter as the Category Four typhoon, dumping 23.6 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, is forecast to rip through Japan's south west. ( read original story ...)