Japan says a Chinese military intelligence-gathering aircraft entered its territorial airspace off remote islands in the East China Sea on Monday, the first time Tokyo has accused the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of an airspace violation and a new ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Has Struggled Since Spot Ether ETFs Started Trading: Citi
The crypto market has struggled since the launch of spot ether ETFs, the report said. Citi noted that spot bitcoin and ether ETFs have seen net outflows in the past month. Stablecoins have been the outlier, with market caps continuing to grow, the bank said.
Japan general insurance sector to get close to $100bn by 2028
The general insurance industry in Japan is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% from JPY11.7trn ($81.1bn) in 2024 to JPY12.7trn ($93.9bn) in 2028, in terms of gross ...
We’re Already Mourning the GTA Tokyo Game on PS2 That Never Was
Did you know that Rockstar briefly considered releasing a Grand Theft Auto game set in Tokyo? Speculation about a Japanese edition of the crime sandbox caper has been rife for several years, especially after Take-Two famously filed trademarks for a game ... ( read original story ...)
Paris Olympics Averaged 30.6 Million Viewers, Showcasing 82% Increase from Tokyo
As the dust has settled from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it has been reported that 30.6 million on average watched the Olympics, representing an 82 percent increase from the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, writes Hannah Miller for Bloomberg. The number was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Richly decorated weapon’ from Edo Japan unearthed in World War II rubble in Germany
Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a rare, 17th-century Japanese samurai sword from the wreckage of a cellar that was destroyed during World War II.The team discovered the heavily corroded short sword, ( read original story ...)
IKEA launches new urban store model in Tokyo’s Shibuya
TOKYO -- Swedish furniture giant IKEA reopened its renovated location in Tokyo's Shibuya ward on Tuesday as an experimental store with large digital displays and an emphasis on online shopping, as the ... ( read original story ...)
Angry Serena Williams had furious row at US Open that left her accusing umpire of sexism and apologizing to Naomi Osaka
However it is the 2018 final at Flushing Meadows between Williams and Naomi Osaka that will go down as one of the most remarkable - but not only for Osaka's breakthrough moment. The Japanese star is back in New York in 2024 - where she was also champion in ... ( read original story ...)
Vespucci symbol of Italy in view of Osaka 2025 says Vattani
(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 27 - The Amerigo Vespucci historic Italian navy training and sailing ship "is a symbol of the Italian system, which we as General Commissariat for Italy at the 2025 Expo Osaka bring as a crew to recount our country, make it better known ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch self-driving electric taxi service in Tokyo
TOKYO - On your next visit to Japan, you may wonder why some of its taxi drivers do not have their hands on the steering wheels. In November, Japan-based tech start-up Tier IV will launch the country’s first Level 4 self-driving taxi service. Level 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Telegram’s Loudest Defender: The Global Crypto Industry
Crypto enthusiasts pledged to support Mr. Durov, posting the hashtag #FreeDurov. Others investors declared that the arrest was an assault on free speech. “Can’t even imagine a day without Telegram,” one crypto user wrote. The wave of support for Mr ...
Japanese woman buys 3 houses, opens cat café by 34, spending just Rs 120 on food daily
A 37-year-old Japanese woman has defied the norm by transforming her ... After graduating from university and securing a job with a property agent, Tamogami lived on a meagre daily food budget of just ... ( read original story ...)
Venezuelans Use Crypto To Resist Maduro’s Post-Election Repression
Venezuela had a presidential election almost a month ago but unrest and repression are the new reality. To resist, Venezuelans abroad and in the country are using crypto.
Artists Invited by Kasashima Gallery Will Exhibit at Expo Metro Milan
OSAKA, JAPAN / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2024 / The 13th Expo Metro will take place from October 26 to October 27, 2024, in the center of Milan, Italy.The Kasashima Gallery from Osaka, Japan, has ...
Look of the Week: Naomi Osaka’s subversive US Open walk-on look reclaims girl power
For her highly-anticipated return to the US Open today, Naomi Osaka is hoping to evoke a touch of magic. The 26-year-old tennis player has revealed one of the competition looks she will wear onto the court — and it might surprise you. While modern tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Chinese aircraft violation of its airspace
Tokyo condemned the Chinese military plane's incursion as a "serious violation of sovereignty." Japan summoned a Beijing diplomat to protest the surveillance aircraft entering its airspace. Japan on Tuesday lambasted what it said was a violation of its ... ( read original story ...)