Remembering names at a party is never easy, except at a gathering in Tokyo on Saturday where all 178 guests were called Hirokazu Tanaka -- breaking a record previously held by 164 Martha Stewarts. ( read original story ...)
Wealthy millennials are getting their money advice from TikTok — and they’re pouring cash into crypto
A Bank of America study found that 75% of wealthy millennials surveyed don't think they can achieve high returns from investments like stocks.
Japan has taken in hundreds of Ukrainians. The welcome for others has been less warm
The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But for those from other countries, it can be a years-long struggle to attain similar benefits and privileges. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans new joint command to manage armed forces – Nikkei
Japan will set up a new joint command to manage the operations of its land, sea and air forces, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, as part of a major defence overhaul in the face of China's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to combat inflation with $199 billion economic package
Japan's Cabinet revealed an economic package worth $199 billion to help combat inflation and help the economy recover from the ongoing effects of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Ikigai, Wabi Sabi, Ichigo Ichie: 3 books on Japanese wisdom to simplify your life and work
Japanese wisdom has inspired people all over the globe, for ages – but three concepts have in recent years become significantly popular: Ikigai, Wabi Sabi, and Kaizen. Here’s what these books have to ... ( read original story ...)
Late Ienaga penalty puts Yokohama title celebrations on ice
Yokohama F Marinos' hopes of clinching their first J1 League title since 2019 were put on hold on Saturday as a late Akihiro Ienaga penalty earned Kawasaki Frontale a 2-1 victory over Vissel Kobe to ... ( read original story ...)
15 Most photo-worthy spots in Yokohama!
Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜, [jokohama] ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Cinema Is Addressing Humanity’s Challenges Better Than U.S, and European Film, Says Tokyo Festival’s Ishizaka Kenji
The Tokyo International Film Festival puts considerable store behind its Asian programming. But defining the definition of that sector, its health and direction are all up for debate. Variety ... ( read original story ...)
Flights from Gimpo airport to Osaka, Taipei to resume Sunday
Flights from Seoul's Gimpo International Airport to Osaka and Taipei will resume later this week, the state-run airport operator here said Saturday, more than two years after the routes were suspended ... ( read original story ...)
With Vancouver out, the race is between Sapporo and Salt Lake City
While Vancouver’s hopes of hosting the 2030 Winter Games may have been dashed due to concerns by Canadian government officials about the cost to taxpayers, backers of Salt Lake City’s Olympic bid are ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya striker Swierczok handed four-year doping ban by AFC
Nagoya Grampus striker Jakub Swierczok has been banned for four years by the Asian Football Confederation for a doping violation, the J1 League club announced. ( read original story ...)
Sugita Masakazu on ‘Remember to Breathe’ in Tokyo Festival’s Nippon Cinema Now
Screening in the Tokyo International Film Festval’s Nippon Cinema Now section, “Remember to Breathe” is director Sugita Masakazu’s second feature, following his 2014 “Joy of Man’s Desiring,” ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Trading Volume Sinks 91% One Year After ‘Brave’ Matt Damon Ad
Whichever version of the Latin proverb you choose, Crypto.com ’s exchange volume isn’t looking very brave, bold, or strong one year after unveiling its Matt Damon commercial.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes near east coast of Honshu, Japan -EMSC
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. ( read original story ...)
How The Washington Post’s Shannon Osaka stays positive covering “climate vibes”
“I want people to be interested in climate change! What are the stories I can tell that avoid hitting that one ‘disaster’ note over and over?” —LO ... ( read original story ...)