A man accused of attempted murder and arson while dressed in a Joker costume on a Tokyo train in 2021 said Tuesday that a similar inc ... ( read original story ...)
Could you live in this 10-foot-wide Japanese skinny house?
Prices are in US dollars and British pounds This family home and pottery studio in Osaka, Japan measures a mere 10 feet ... Wood is a big feature of this property, with the exterior cladding left ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns linger over Japan’s plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into Pacific
Over 12 years ago, the strongest earthquake in Japan's recorded history caused a massive tsunami that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant. Today, we look at what's to become of the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto headcount surges over 100% since 2019 despite implosions
According to findings by the crypto research startup K33, the number of crypto-related employees has surged nearly 160% since 2019. In a report titled “The Emerging Crypto Industry,” K33 estimated ...
Japan’s Nikkei gains as bank, chip share rallies offset China worries
TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, as advances in bank and chip-related stocks offset selling, driven by declines in Hong Kong and other regional equity markets.
Naomi Osaka sends clear message ahead of comeback to tennis
Naomi Osaka, 25, has told her fans she is "excited" about her upcoming return to tennis and seeing them again. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, recently welcomed her first child. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Women’s Soccer Team Struggles to Grow Support at Home
Momentum behind women’s soccer in Japan has stalled since the team came second after losing to the U.S. in 2015, even as global interest in women’s sport accelerates. ( read original story ...)
Eastar to resume services on routes to Tokyo, Osaka in September
Eastar Jet Co., a South Korean low-cost carrier, said Tuesday it will resume services on the routes to Tokyo and Osaka in September after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastar Jet ... ( read original story ...)
West Japan police officer temporarily loses bullets at supermarket
A police sergeant in the Hyogo Prefecture city of Nishinomiya temporarily lost his handgun bullets at a supermarket in the same city, Hyogo Pr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei pares gains as China worries crimp bank, chip share rallies
Japan's Nikkei share average inched up on Tuesday, buoyed by advances for bank and chip-related stocks as they tracked U.S. peers higher but declines in regional equities limited gains. The Nikkei ...
Yokohama Rubber to Add E+ Mark to EV Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that it will be applying a new proprietary "E+” mark to its tires for EV passenger cars, trucks and buses. ( read original story ...)
Overland Park boy wins Pokémon national title, will play in world championships in Japan
In a little under a month, a 7-year-old boy from Overland Park will represent the Kansas City metro — and North America — when he competes in the Pokémon World Championships. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs. Celtic – prediction, team news, lineups
As for Celtic, they have been rocked by the news that right-back Alistair Johnston is ruled out for at least two months after undergoing ankle surgery, and the Canadian now joins Cameron ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Heat Smashes 150-Year Trend as Extreme Weather Bakes Globe
Temperatures in central Tokyo have soared to nearly 9C (16F) above the seasonal average, as the extreme heat blanketing the world continues to smash historical norms. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers cry out for a raise after decades of stagnant pay
“The core of a virtuous economic cycle lies in wage growth,” he said during a meeting with business groups in January. “I’m calling for pay rises that beat inflation and the government will back such ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Biggest Federal Villain Says AI Could Help Cause the Next Big Financial Crisis
Tech hype comes in waves, and while the focus constantly changes (first crypto, then metaverse, and now AI), some things—like tech’s critics—remain the same. SEC Chair Gary Gensler has been the crypto ...