Randhir, who was elected unopposed as the OCA president, said yoga will need to make its impact at the Nagoya Games to be included as a medal event in the 2030 Asian Games. ( read original story ...)
NewsBriefs – Ripple CEO predicts rising demand for yen stablecoins in Japan
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees strong demand for yen stablecoins in Japan, citing the country's regulatory clarity on crypto and ...
New ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ Tokyo DisneySea 23rd Anniversary Merchandise Collection
To celebrate the park's 23rd anniversary, Tokyo DisneySea will have a new 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea-inspired merchandise collection soon. ( read original story ...)
How to walk the Kumano Kodo, Japan’s most sacred pilgrimage trail
It’s 20 years since Japan’s most popular pilgrimage route was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list — and its spiritual pull is as powerful as ever. ( read original story ...)
Japan to deploy smaller rescue vehicles after lessons learned from Noto quake
Based on the experience, the agency plans to provide disaster response teams with smaller rescue vehicles capable of operating over rough and narrow roads. ( read original story ...)
Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements
Japan's major banks back Project Pax, a stablecoin initiative to improve global trade efficiency and compliance.
Japanese bank seeks to help regional economy with bus business
The company is in talks with around 10 municipalities. Senshu Ikeda plans to expand operations possibly to neighboring Hyogo Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber hosts suppliers’ day in Singapore
The event was part of Yokohama Rubber’s efforts to promote the procurement of sustainable natural rubber. ( read original story ...)
Police swoop in as rogue hawk stuns shoppers near Tokyo
A concerned passerby called the police after coming across an unusual emergency on Saturday -- a bird of prey appearing daze ... ( read original story ...)
280 fake Android apps used to steal crypto wallets have been unearthed
Android users should be on the lookout for fake apps that are being used to steal crypto wallets by scanning texts, photos, and more.
Top Crypto Gainers And Losers Today
The digital asset market traded sideways this week however users point to crypto gainers and losers for new narratives. In the last 24 hours, the total
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no major damage reported
TOKYO (Reuters) -An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 hit southwestern Japan on Thursday, triggering tsunami advisories, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there were no immediate signs ... ( read original story ...)
Govt.-backed visit by people of Japanese descent in Sakhalin resumes
A group of people of Japanese descent living in Russia's Far East is visiting Japan in a government program that has been resumed for the first time in five years. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Bluteon outlasts Alas Pilipinas in hard-fought battle at Invitational
Alas Pilipinas put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short against Osaka Bluteon, losing 27-29, 23-25, 12-25, in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Saturday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 1st casino to move forward, eyeing 2030 opening
OSAKA -- Japan's first casino resort is likely to open as soon as fall 2030, with the company seeking to run the facility set to forfeit the right to exit the project without a penalty, Nikkei learned ...
Osaka Bluteon overcomes tough challenge from Alas Pilipinas
THE Alas Pilipinas Men battled hard in a nip and tuck contest before losing steam to bow to Osaka Bluteon, 27-29, 23-25, 12-25, Saturday in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals at the Philsports Arena in ... ( read original story ...)