Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but were cleared to compete after it was found to be caused by contamination. ( read original story ...)
A man was hired to get arrested making Fast And Furious Tokyo Drift
Getting permission to film on Japanese city streets during the Tokyo Drift shoot was complicated, so Universal hired a man to take the fall for Justin Lin ( read original story ...)
Must-Do Tokyo Disney Rides U.S. Visitors Shouldn’t Miss
U.S. Disney parks fan headed to Tokyo Disney Resort? Here are the unique rides & attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea to prioritize. ( read original story ...)
Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
The proportion of U.S. electricity use for data centers is expected to continue to climb in the ensuing years, the report said, citing anticipated broader adoption of AI and crypto. By 2026, the AI ...
Asian markets fall as Mideast tensions flare, but off worst levels
Asian stocks tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 3.5% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares and other market heavyweights.
Japan banks’ capital sufficient to withstand stresses, BOJ says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese banks have improved their resilience to rising interest rates by rebalancing their domestic bond portfolios, the Bank of Japan said in its semi-annual report on financial ...
World doping chiefs confirm 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for heart drug before Tokyo Games, accepted tests tainted
Anti-doping body gave athletes permission to compete after accepting Chinese findings that tests had been contaminated. ( read original story ...)
Report: Caleb Williams Paused Pre-Draft Training For Tokyo Vacation With Girlfriend
In what has already been an interesting pre-draft process for USC quarterback and presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, the former Heisman Trophy winner decided to take a break from the pre-draft training to enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Crypto experts remain uncertain on short-term Bitcoin price impact post Halving
Going by the trends in all the past Halving events, Bitcoin prices are unlikely shoot up over the next few weeks, experts said.
Crypto Analyst Issues Cardano Alert, Warns ADA Could Crash by up to 74% – Here’s His Outlook
A cryptocurrency analyst and trader is expressing bearish sentiment on Cardano (ADA). In a new video, the analyst pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto tells his 48,700 YouTube subscribers that Cardano currently “does not look great”.
Tokyo shopping guide: The best malls and streets to shop for every kind of product
From Tokyo shopping malls to shopping streets, read our handy guide below to find out the best places for shopping in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Choosing Japan as a Business Home – Sun Xiaojun
This week's episode features engineer and entrepreneur Sun Xiaojun, who decided to stay in Japan after earning his PhD to start ... something that's even spreading into the matchmaking business. A fair in Jakarta featured Halal-certified products and ... ( read original story ...)
WSJ seeks a reporter in Japan
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter in Tokyo to cover Japanese business, economy, markets and geopolitics. The central focus of the role will be following Japan-based companies led by Toyota, ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes western Japan, injuring dozens
The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the Bungo Channel, an area identified by a government panel as potentially susceptible to a devastating temblor of at least magnitude 8.0 in the next 30 years, ( read original story ...)
Japan, Kazakhstan Share Earthquake Risk Lessons with Central Asia, Caucasus
The seminar, co-organized by the Kazakh Research Institute of Construction and Architecture and the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction, brought together emergency specialists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. ( read original story ...)
50,000-seat stadium, hotel to be built on former Tsukiji market site in central Tokyo
A 50,000-seat stadium will be built on the former site of the famed Tsukiji market in the Japanese capital's Chuo Ward.The Tokyo Metropolitan･･･ ... ( read original story ...)