TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 30 November 2022 - On November 25th, FARMER BOB, an internationally renowned trend IP, made a surprise appearance at Tokyo Comic Con 2022. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Games bribery and bid-rigging scandals: What you need to know
The new development came after the arrests of a former executive of the Tokyo Organising Committee and some other prominent business figures over alleged bribery. ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs 29 trillion yen extra budget to counter impact of inflation
Japan’s parliament approved a hefty 29 trillion yen ($216 ... totaling about 6 trillion yen ($45 billion). It also will finance coupons worth 100,000 yen ($680) for women who are pregnant or rearing ...
World Cup stocks rise in Tokyo as Japan upsets Spain to advance
Some stocks related to sports and entertainment climbed in Tokyo after Japan’s surprise defeat of Spain to advance to the next round of the World Cup in Qatar. Shares of CyberAgent, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Clinking glasses and going kanpai – but without alcohol in Japan
There is a burgeoning movement in Japan towards “responsible drinking” and “sober-curiosity”. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
FTX Japan plan to resume customer funds withdrawals approved
FTX Japan is seeking to resume withdrawals after its parent, the defunct FTX exchange, authorized a plan to repay deposits.
Crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz says FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried will go to jail ‘if the facts turn out the way I expect them to’
As both CEO of Galaxy Digital Holdings and a Bitcoin maximalist, Mike Novogratz has taken many hits from the crypto winter, and the collapse of FTX into bankruptcy is just the latest blow. Last month, ...
Three things crypto investors need to know in a post-FTX world, according to financial advisors
The FTX story isn't over yet, but lessons from the collapse to investors are already clear as day, according to financial advisors.
Opera Crypto Browser to enable instant NFT minting through launchpad
On Apr. 15, the project was able to make its way into the iPhone and the iPad. Opera’s dedicated Web3 browser called the Opera Crypto Browser has ventured into the realm of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) ...
Yokohama adding all-season commercial-van tire line
Yokohama Tire Corp. has designed an all-season tire line for the commercial van sector, the BluEarth-Van All Season RY61, that it claims offers "excellent" durability and "reliable" performance ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Cruises will have ‘full Japan season’ after ports drop COVID-19 restrictions
Princess Cruises announced Friday it will begin sailing to and from Japanese ports following Japan's recent decision to relax COVID-19 restrictions and reopen its ports for international cruise ships. ( read original story ...)
You’ll never believe why FIFA allowed Japan’s controversial winning goal against Spain
It mainly revolves around the fact it was a perfectly legitimate Japan goal, even if it does predictably have one weary England supporter panicking. ( read original story ...)
Startups rapidly emerging from Central Japan – local entrepreneurs explain why
The City of Nagoya's Innovation Department stressed Central Japan's startup ecosystem provides everything a startup needs. On top of the local government's generous support, the region has everything ... ( read original story ...)
What Is a Crypto Mortgage? How Can You Use Bitcoin to Buy a Home?
Securing a mortgage loan for your dream home can sometimes seem like a herculean task. This could be more true for people who hold a large portion of their wealth in cryptocurrency. People aren’t ...
Brands Will Save Crypto? Be Careful What You Wish For
Legacy platforms and mega-companies are helping usher blockchain frameworks into the mainstream, but we must deliberately build systems over which those corporate machines can’t exert control.
Crypto Community weighs in on SBF’s ‘apology tour’
Some in the crypto community believe SBF deserves jail time for losing billions of dollars of investor capital and people’s life savings.