Surge in venture funding and public excitement has DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis drawing crypto parallels.
Bitcoin’s history: A timeline of the top crypto’s ups and downs since its ’09 inception
He uses $1,000 given to him by his grandmother to invest in about 100 Bitcoin when each was valued at around $10, and he soon becomes one of the early prominent crypto-based millionaires. By 2019, ...
Biden, Japan’s Kishida to allow US warship repairs in Japan, Nikkei says
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to reach an agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to allow large U.S. military vessels to be repaired in Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported on ...
Japan Earthquake Today: Tremors Felt In Aomori And Iwate, No Tsunami Warning Issued
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Coastal Iwate Prefecture in Japan, according to the United States Geological Survey. Tremors were felt in the areas of Aomori, Iwate. No tsunami warning has ... ( read original story ...)
Global IPO revival lags first quarter share sales as markets rally
However, IPO volumes were flat on the same period last year and less than half the levels seen in early 2022, with $22.4 billion raised in the first quarter so far. With interest rate cuts ...
The Rice of Success: Tokyo Sushi Master Hiroyuki Musashi on His Dedication to Detail
With: The chef cultivates his own rice, makes his own sake, and follows the tenets of traditional Edomae sushi in preparation for his renowned omakase meals ... ( read original story ...)
In attempt to connect with young people, Japan’s royal family debuts on Instagram
Japan's imperial family has made their Instagram debut, sharing photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent public engagements. ( read original story ...)
Japan is still reeling 100 days after the Noto earthquake
The Hamazukas’ place in Suzu, on the northern tip of Japan’s Noto peninsula, is one of nearly 100,000 buildings that were damaged or destroyed when a massive earthquake struck on January 1st. As of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s oldest giant panda dies at 28 in Kobe
Tan Tan had been under treatment after being found with heart disease in March 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Land of Rising Sun dear to Jerusalem
For the second time in his career, Melvin Jerusalem is bringing home a major boxing title after a trip to his favorite hunting ground, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Jerusalem raises another championship banner for Philippine boxing
This after Jerusalem squeezed out a split decision victory over the previously unbeaten Japanese champion Yudai Shigeoka to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title on Easter Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
OpenAI to open office in Tokyo as it plots global growth spurt
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to open an office in Tokyo this month — the ChatGPT-maker’s third international office as it expands its global footprint. The Japan hub will be ... ( read original story ...)
Attempting to draw youth, Japan’s royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household ... ( read original story ...)
Revisiting the iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo’s legacy, ahead of its year-long closure
It isn’t a very common occurrence for a hotel to be as enigmatic, or as famous, as the city it is in and many will agree that Tokyo and its Park Hyatt are inimitably linked in fame and stature. From ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Launches First Deposit-Backed Stablecoin ‘Tochika’
Hokkoku, a regional bank in Japan, has sent shockwaves through the crypto industry with the launch of the first deposit-backed stablecoin.
Biden-Kishida summit to see deal on repairing large U.S. warships in Japan
TOKYO -- Large U.S. warships will be able to undergo repairs at private shipyards in Japan under an agreement expected to be struck by the leaders of both countries during next week's summit, Nikkei ...