The grocery-delivery app Instacart priced its IPO at $30 a share, at the upper end of its expected range, raising $660 million with a fully-diluted valuation of around $10 billion after backing ...
Naomi Osaka created her anime-obsessed chatbot avatar!
Naomi Osaka is preparing for her return to the court, which should be scheduled for the 2024 Australian Open edition, but in the meantime she has collaborated with Meta to launch a new AI chatbots. ( read original story ...)
WTA star reveals she ‘cried’ after coach left her to rejoin Naomi Osaka
Qinwen Zheng has hit back at ex-coach Wim Fissette, revealing that he was 'unethical' in ditching her to be reunited with Naomi Osaka. Zheng began working with Fissette prior to the grass court season ... ( read original story ...)
FTX sex orgies, role-playing and board games: Ex-employee responds to wild claims at doomed crypto digs
If there were orgies, I lived right next door,” Baradwaj told The Post. “I would have heard it from my balcony … If you gave them some alcohol and left them alone in a room, ...
This Japanese City Is A Must-Visit For Your Next Culinary Vacation
However, often overlooked is the vibrant city of Nagoya. Slowly but surely carving out its own niche and drawing in explorers from around the globe, it's a no-brainer for travelers eager to stray off ... ( read original story ...)
Bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
Japan's bear population is also increasing at a time when Japan's human population is ageing and shrinking. Government data estimates there are around 12,000 brown bears in the Hokkaido region, while some experts put the Asian black bear population at around 10,000. ( read original story ...)
J-Pop Talent Agency to Split Company Over Scandal, Nikkei Says
J-pop talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. will spin off operations of its main company to establish a separate entity focusing on talent management, the Nikkei reported Saturday.
Zheng Qinwen shares details on how coach Wim Fissette ditched her for Naomi Osaka
Zheng Qinwen revealed she learned during the US Open that coach Wim Fissette was in contact with Naomi Osaka. After winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, rising Chinese star Zheng got very ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby-Argentina claim the underdog status for Japan showdown
Argentina, despite their World Cup pedigree, appear determined to claim the underdog tag for their blockbuster Pool D showdown against Japan in Nantes next Sunday. Both teams go into the match with ... ( read original story ...)
Stars and Stripes’ newsroom in Tokyo, 1953
Stars and Stripes’ archives staff brings you this historic peek into Stars and Stripes Pacific’s newsroom at the Hardy Barracks in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Birkenstock eyes US IPO even in government shutdown, sources say
NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - German premium footwear brand Birkenstock Holding (BIRK.N) is pushing ahead with its plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) next month, even as a looming ...
Crypto News: Coinbase CEO Armstrong Talks Legislation, SEC, and Global Crypto Pre-SBF Trial
Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong, discusses positive developments in crypto legislation and criticizes the SEC's approach amidst global advancements and local litigations.
Yokohama City ″Kaekkei″ popular ramen restaurant murder case: “Disparity within the family” behind the stabbing death of the hot-blooded manager by a family member shopkeeper
Yokohama City is the birthplace of Ieke Ramen. The city of Yokohama is the birthplace of Ihekei-Ramen, and Konan-ku in particular is a hidden battleground, but at dusk in the pouring rain, a popular ... ( read original story ...)
Mao Hosoya brace propels Reysol to win over Consadole
Mao Hosoya struck twice before halftime to spur Kashiwa Reysol to a 2-1 win over Consadole Sapporo in the J. League first division Saturday. Thailand star Supachok Sarachat pulled one back for the ... ( read original story ...)
Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs
Will Bitcoin ETFs attract more regulatory attention to the crypto industry? We can only hope, because many questions need to be answered.
Japan’s Ghibli Park celebrates Hayao Miyazaki’s kaleidoscopic imagination
There are no big attractions or rides in Japan's Ghibli Park, only scenes inspired by the animated films of the famed Japanese director. The museum-like site opened in the fall of 2022 near Nagoya and ... ( read original story ...)