After a pandemic timeout, the nation recommits to being top visitor destination. ( read original story ...)
Surviving the Bitcoin Halving: Strategies for Crypto Miners
Mediavilla shared her thoughts on the imminent Bitcoin "halving" - an event where the reward for mining Bitcoin blocks is halved, decreasing the profit potential for miners. This event is slated to occur next year and could significantly impact the viability of Bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin Jumps as Traditional Firms Tap Crypto
Bitcoin continues to rally, with analysts citing recent moves by traditional financial firms to tap the crypto market as a bet on the industry. BlackRock has [filed paperwork](
Crypto Sites Are Naming Fake Dispute Resolution Organizations: Canada’s Securities Regulator
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), an umbrella organization of Canada's provincial and territorial securities regulators, is warning
Tokyo Shares Rebound With Focus On Fed
Tokyo stocks shed earlier losses and ended higher Wednesday, despite fears of overheating, while investors awaited speeches by US Federal Reserve officials.
Expert panel takes aim at Japan’s prison conditions following inmate abuse
The reforms, including measures targeting the early detection of abuse, would be applied to all penal institutions in Japan if approved. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: “Everything” Went Wrong In Early Olympics Defeat
Japan's Naomi Osaka had her sights set on Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, but the four-time grand slam winner suffered a third-round defeat Naomi Osaka saw her Tokyo 2020 gold medal hopes go up in smoke ... ( read original story ...)
Mori: Tokyo Olympics In Danger Without A Vaccine
Friday was supposed to be the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics, but the coronavirus pandemic saw the Games postponed until 2021. Organising chief Yoshiro Mori was asked by national broadcaster NHK if the Olympics would be able to go ahead if things were unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Takes First Class In Tokyo
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gave his first lecture as a visiting professor at Tokyo College, which is a part of the University of Tokyo, last week, retreating further from his role as tech entrepreneur following crackdown by China. ( read original story ...)
Jiro Ushio, former head of Japan’s major business lobby, dies at 92
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Jiro Ushio, a former head of Japan's major business lobby and the founder of lighting equipment maker Ushio Inc., has died, the company said Wednesday. He was 92. Ushio, a former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 1.9 million visitors in May, down from cherry blossom rush
Japan saw a slight decline in visitors in May from the previous month, when a rush of tourists came to see the nation's famous cherry blossoms without COVID-19 restrictions, official data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Adachi says it’s premature to tweak ultra-loose policy
A downturn in the US economy would significantly hurt Japan’s economy and weigh on prices, said Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Seiji Adachi. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Video of Sri Lankan woman who died in detention shown in court
Part of a video showing a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility in Japan has been shown in court for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Long live the king! Kazuyoshi Miura signs new Yokohama contract ahead of 54th birthday
The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, Kazuyoshi Miura, has signed a new deal with Yokohama that will keep him playing at 54. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Eliminated By Vondrousova In Olympics Third Round
Naomi Osaka wanted to add Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 to her US Open and Australian Open titles, but she was well beaten on Tuesday Naomi Osaka saw her Olympic gold medal dream shattered by a ... ( read original story ...)
No Fans At Tokyo Paralympics Says Organizers
The IPC, along with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG), and the Government of Japan, held a remote meeting on Monday to determine if spectators would be allowed to attend. "We very much regret that this situation has impacted the Paralympic Games, ( read original story ...)