Global share rally triggered by optimism about AI boom spread by stellar results from US chipmaker Nvidia ... ( read original story ...)
1 dies after stabbing at convenience store in Japan’s Sapporo
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A convenience store employee died after a man stabbed him and two other co-workers in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Sunday, with police arresting the assailant at the scene. The ... ( read original story ...)
Knife-wielding man kills 1 at convenience store in Japan’s Sapporo
A convenience store employee died after a man stabbed him and two other co-workers in Sapporo in the northernmost Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido on S ... ( read original story ...)
Marathon debutant Hirabayashi claims surprise Osaka win
Kokugakuin University's Kiyoto Hirabayashi won the Osaka Marathon in his marathon debut Sunday with the seventh-fastest time ever for a Japanese runner. ( read original story ...)
Crypto venture capital soars as profits make 50% and more
The DeFi sector seems to have emerged from the shadows, bringing an end to the dreaded crypto winter. With Bitcoin’s value comfortably stationed well above the $50,000 mark, a new chapter begins, ...
Japan naked festival: Women join Hadaka Matsuri for first time
The sea of chanting, nearly-naked men tussle, push and shove towards the shrine. "Washoi! Washoi!" they yell - let's go, let's go. It is scene that has barely changed in the 1,250 years the Hadaka ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC opens first plant in Japan
STORY: At the opening ceremony, Japan said it will give TSMC up to 732 billion yen ($4.86 billion) more in subsidies to help it build a second chip fabrication plant. TSMC's decision to build chips in ... ( read original story ...)
US takes aim at China-made cranes in latest executive order
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering US ports, strengthening maritime cybersecurity and fortifying supply chains amid growing worries over cyber security threats ... ( read original story ...)
After 1,250 years women join Japan’s (nearly) naked festival
"Washoi! Washoi!" they yell - let's go, let's go.It is scene that has barely changed in the 1,250 years the Hadaka Matsuri, or the Naked Festival, has been taking place at the Konomiya Shrine, in ... ( read original story ...)
Tour Yokohama’s CP+ Expo in 30 seconds: one of the world’s largest camera shows
CP+ Expo, an annual camera industry trade show for the latest products from Japanese manufacturers, is a wonderland of camera gear, accessories and the occasional surprise or headscratcher. ( read original story ...)
Public mining CEO explains why a government agency might have created bitcoin
Speculative theories suggests that bitcoin was developed to enable covert transactions, then leaked by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Jack Perry Debuts ‘Scapegoat’ Nickname at NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo
The latest promo spot for Perry was unveiled during New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s recent event, The New Beginning In Sapporo. In the clip, Perry is dubbed as the ‘Scapegoat.’ Previously, Perry made his ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the crypto industry’s plan to vanquish the SEC at the Supreme Court
A coalition of crypto entrepreneurs filed a lawsuit in Texas this week that could force the Supreme Court to take up the all-important question of whether the Securities and Exchange Commission has ...
Gov’t to extend extra 100 bil. yen for quake relief in central Japan
KANAZAWA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday his government will additionally allocate around 100 billion yen ($665 million) to the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
11 Best Japanese Stocks To Buy In 2024
This article discusses some of the best Japanese stocks to buy in 2024, ranking them according to hedge fund interest. Some of the top stocks that made the list include Sony Group Corporation (NYSE: ...
Jack Perry ‘Scapegoat’ Promo Airs At New Japan The New Beginning In Sapporo
Jack Perry looks to have a new moniker. A new promo for Perry aired during the broadcast for New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s New Beginning In Sapporo on Saturday. The video referred to Perry as the ... ( read original story ...)