Typhoon Shanshan weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after being nearly stationary off the Pacific coast of central Japan, but heavy rains still caused rail service and other disruptions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Storm Shanshan slowly moves across Japan as officials warn of torrential rains in major cities
The Tokaido bullet train was halted between Nagoya and Mishima, the area projected to be most affected by the storm. Other local trains were running on delayed schedules. ( read original story ...)
Girl, 17, kills pedestrian on ground in fatal plunge from roof of Yokohama department store
At around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, the girl leaped from the 12th floor roof of NEWoMan Yokohama, located at the West Exit of JR Yokohama Station. As she fell, the girl collided with the woman, 32, as ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto industry gears up to raise $100,000 for Kamala Harris
An upcoming crypto industry fundraiser on September 13 hopes to raise $100,000 or more for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, according to Reuters. Individual donors are electing to spend ...
Tokyo lodges protest over Chinese survey ship
TOKYO — Japan lodged a formal protest with China's embassy against what it called an incursion by a Chinese survey ship into its territorial waters on Saturday, Tokyo's Foreign Ministry said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Workers in Japan can’t quit their jobs. They hire resignation experts to help
With bosses ripping up their resignation letters, many Japanese workers hire these proxy firms to help them resign stress-free. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s SOPR hits 1, but what does that mean for traders like you?
The Long-term Holder SOPR that tracks Bitcoin transactions by those who’ve held BTC for over 155 days is a key metric. When the SOPR’s value is above 1, it indicates profits, while a value below 1 ...
Can Japan, known for its workaholic culture, overcome a labour shortage with a 4-day work week?
Despite government support, cultural norms and ingrained workaholic tendencies pose challenges to widespread adoption.
Crypto voters are more likely to support Donald Trump than Kamala Harris, poll says
A new survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University reveals that 1 in 7 voters in the U.S. have invested in crypto, and these crypto voters are more likely to vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump than Kamala Harris.
As A Lifelong Godzilla Fan, I Just Went To A Monster Show In Tokyo And Have So Many Thoughts
Now, in those 41 years of existence, I've been a Godzilla fan for probably 36 of them. I've seen all of the best Godzilla movies, and hell, I even got my 7-year-old son into the King of the Monsters ... ( read original story ...)
Death toll climbs as Typhoon Shanshan continues to pound Japan
The death toll from Typhoon Shanshan climbed to six people Saturday, while at least 172 more have been injured as the massive tropical cyclone slowly moves across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Telegram reports $400 million worth of crypto: report
The crypto community has flocked to the messaging app to share market sentiment around bitcoin and various altcoins.
Australia’s Crypto ATM Market Surges 17 Times, Becoming World’s Third Largest
Also, the AFP's initiative reflects the efforts to ensure that the expanding crypto infrastructure does not facilitate crime.
Naomi Osaka Says She’s Proud of Herself, Despite U.S. Open Elimination
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Naomi Osaka made her return to the U.S. Open this week, unveiling a number of head-turning ensembles inspired by her Japanese heritage. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to offset labor shortages with prospect of 4-day workweeks
Case Studies from Japan’s Cultural and Creative Industries.” “Work is a big deal here. It’s not just a way to make money, although it is that, too,” said Craig, who previously taught at Doshisha ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst Says New Crypto Traders’ Impatience Has Delayed the Altcoin Season
He compared new traders' altcoin rush to telling a joke where everyone already knows the end, making it lose its charm.