A lawsuit filed by survivors of the Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing a cryptocurrency firm for allowing the terror group to raise money on its platform.
This US airline will be the first to offer nonstop flights from New York to Tokyo
Travelers from JFK would previously have had to fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) or Japan Airlines, or connect through another city to reach Tokyo.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chiba Pref. jolted by series of quakes, more shaking possible: weather agency
Authorities are calling for continued caution following a series of earthquakes centered in and off east Japan's Chiba Prefecture, including ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Pine tree in Port Moody is a legacy of Disney’s “Shogun” filming
Much of FX's "Shogun" on Disney+ is filmed in Metro Vancouver, and the production crew left a Japanese White Pine tree as a permanent legacy. ( read original story ...)
WRAPUP-Asia’s factories struggle for growth as Japan falters, China unsteady
Japan unexpectedly slipped into recession in the fourth quarter ... second-largest economy is tentatively finding its footing after a deep slump caused by its property sector woes. Investors are ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking Ground in LA’s Little Tokyo
“It was a privilege to lean into this complex financial deal to help drive change,” said Impact Finance Business Development Officer Drew Hammond. “My hope is that the project will not only preserve ...
Japan Diet lower house sits on Sat. to pass fiscal 2024 budget
Japan's House of Representatives held an unusual Saturday session to deal with a 112.57 trillion yen ($750 billion) draft budget for ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s newest luxury hotel is full of hits and one big miss
Nagoya has a new high-rise hotel with some of the best sweeping views in the city. Without a doubt, it will delight travelers with money to burn on its larger rooms and suites — while confounding ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama most desirable place to live in Japan capital region; Omiya 2nd: ranking
Not a single Tokyo district managed to crack the top two "desirable places to live" in the national capital region survey for 2024, run by Re･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Need a taste of spring before the cherry blossoms? Try this Osaka park with over 500,000 flowers
There’s no better place to see them in than a park called Harvest Hill in Minami Ward, Sakai City, just south of Osaka, where you can find over 500,000 of the yellow blossoms. As Osaka Prefecture’s ... ( read original story ...)
Specialist picks ‘undervalued’ $10 billion crypto for ‘incredible run’
A cryptocurrency specialist has projected that Polkadot will power "the future of the internet," leading to price gains.
Memecoins like Doge and Pepe are skyrocketing alongside Bitcoin—the latest sign the crypto bubble is back
Memecoins are once again making noise, indicating a ripple effect of Bitcoin’s push toward a new all-time high. A few of the biggest gainers include: —Dogwifhat (WIF), up over 235% this week, ...
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, And Dior Bring ‘Quiet Luxury’ To Crypto In 2024
Fashion’s relationship with crypto is changing - from quiet luxury To ‘quiet technology'. Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and others are challenging the industry to innovate.
IPO Of The Week: Duolingo Stock Nears Buy Point After 22% Surge
IPO Stock Of The Week pick Duolingo is rapidly nearing a buy point following powerful gains in recent days. Duolingo is a recent addition to the IPO Leaders screen.Please watch the video at Investors.
Japan’s SLIM moon lander powers down as long lunar night falls (again)
As a Japanese moon lander again went dormant, controllers bid farewell. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei remains in record territory, falls short of 40,000
Japan's Nikkei stock index made gains during trading Friday, continuing its climb into record territory and closing the week just shy of the 40,000 mark. The Nikkei gained 744.63 points or 1.9% Friday ... ( read original story ...)