The Yokohama Gundam was already impressive, but now it's hosting and competing in a 'rock paper scissors' tournament. ( read original story ...)
Does Japan Need to Control Land Purchases by Foreigners?
It is possible for foreigners to purchase Japanese property while living outside of Japan, although it is necessary to be a resident of Japan to obtain a home loan from a Japanese bank. ( read original story ...)
Preserving the Legacy of Japanese American Farms in Southern California
Hatano Farm, the last vestige of what was once a thriving agricultural community, was named a point of historical interest, but its future remains unclear. ( read original story ...)
Scrapyard problems across Japan on the rise as regulation proves tricky
Junkyards across Japan are becoming hotbeds of complaints from nearby residents over noise, fires and other problems. While this east Japan c･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Buy the bitcoin pullback as crypto will have more time to shine later this year, Bernstein says
Crypto dipped to begin May as investors bet that First Republic's failure and subsequent takeover by JPMorgan Chase would bring an end to the regional banking crisis. However, the havoc in the banking ...
Arm’s IPO filing fuels speculation of SoftBank going private
Chip design house Arm's application for an initial public offering in the U.S. has rekindled speculation about a long-rumored management buyout of parent SoftBank Group, as the move would vastly ...
Japan street piano confiscated after public ‘break rules’
A city in Japan has decided to remove a street piano after officials concluded too many people were displaying poor manners while playing. The local council in Kakogawa placed a piano inside the ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba founder Jack Ma named as visiting professor at Tokyo College
Jack Ma is set to be a visiting professor at Tokyo College. Ma is the co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group. Tokyo College is run by the University of Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Meet ‘Stargazer,’ the New Hypersonic Aircraft That Will Fly From New York to Tokyo in One Hour
Texas-based Venus Aerospace is working with rotating-detonation propulsion technology to turn the "Stargazer" from sci-concept to Mach-9 business jet that flies at 6,900 mph. ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Tokyo gains, most world markets closed
The Fed has raised its key overnight interest rate to its highest level since 2007, up from its record low, following a barrage of hikes since early last year. Together, they’ve already slowed the ... ( read original story ...)
Majority of the people in Japan are scared of AI chatbots
A recent Kyodo News poll reveals that a significant majority of the Japanese public is concerned about the widespread use of AI chatbots, with 69.4% advocating for tighter regulations on artificial ...
Crypto is hitting its ‘trough of disillusionment.’ Like the internet, its next phase will be better
We shouldn't be conducting a postmortem on the crypto industry. The killer app for Web3 may not have even been invented yet.
Is the Federal Government Trying to Kill Off Crypto?
In the crypto industry, the experience of Protego and that of many others like it has led to an almost universal conviction that financial regulators are purposefully trying to put them out of ...
Coinbase Ups The Ante In Its Campaign Against The SEC To Save Crypto In The US
Sometimes people file lawsuits not because they think they will win, but because they know the lawsuit is the only way to ignite the kind of conversation that will effect meaningful change In recent ...
Nikkei Hits Highest Level Since August
The Bank of Japan-fueled stock rally continues in Japan, with the Nikkei Stock Average hitting its highest level Monday since August of last year. Closing Monday up 0.9% at 29123.18, the Nikkei is ...
MSC To Sail in Japan Year-Round
MSC Cruises announced that it will sail year-round in Japan with the MSC Bellissima. The line recently marked the start of its summer 2023 season in Japan with the ship in Yokohama with a special ... ( read original story ...)