Tokyo, has unveiled her new Japan-based studio Unseen. The announcement calls the new venture a “borderless and mysterious” game development studio. They claim their Tokyo base will act as a terminal ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo operator, Japan Tobacco to suspend Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co and Japan Tobacco Inc on Thursday said they would suspend operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated they would stay in the ... ( read original story ...)
What Biden’s Crypto Policy Directive Means to Small Business
The executive order had no new policies or regulations. Instead, it ordered a first-of-its-kind government-wide collaborative study to research crypto and form recommendations ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s executive order signals US crypto regulations are on horizon
US President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on cryptocurrencies, signaling broader future oversight of the industry. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s wealthy investors: Who they are
The study found that individuals involved with crypto, either as a founder or investor, have several characteristics that set them apart from the generally wealthy. ( read original story ...)
Japan grants $22.5 million aid to Nepal for drinking water project
Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka and Nepalese Ministry of Finance, Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini signed the documents, according to a press statement. ( read original story ...)
Spring has arrived! Welcome to the Spring Festival at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, also known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo!
From late March to early April, Tokyo’s Sumida Park, with around 500 sakura trees, erupts in cherry blossoms. Sumida Park has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 10,080 new COVID cases
Tokyo confirmed over 10,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday. The daily tally is down about 2,200 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Ikumi Nakamura Is Heading Up A New Game Studio In Tokyo Called UNSEEN
Back in 2019 when Ikumi Nakamura left Tango Gameworks, many wondered where she would end up. Now we know that place is a new game studio in Tokyo called UNSEEN. ( read original story ...)
New Ghostwire Tokyo trailer teased ahead of March 25th release date
Bethesda Softworks has today published a new trailer for the upcoming and highly anticipated Ghostwire Tokyo action adventure game ... ( read original story ...)
G7 discussed need for energy diversity including nuclear, Japan says
Japan's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said he and other Group of Seven (G7) energy ministers agreed on the need to quickly diversify energy sources, including using nuclear power, during a meeting ... ( read original story ...)
In reversal, Uniqlo suspends business in Russia
Casual wear giant Uniqlo will suspend operations in Russia, parent company Fast Retailing said today, days after its president defended staying open in the country following Moscow’s invasion of ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Hugo Boss, Hilton hotels pause Russia business
LONDON — German fashion brand Hugo Boss and U.S. hotel chain Hilton are the latest brands to pause their Russian businesses over the Ukraine invasion. Hugo Boss said Thursday that it has temporarily ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fast Retailing to suspend Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co is suspending its Russian operations temporarily, it said on Thursday, reversing its previous position and adding that it condemned acts of aggression. While numerous ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give 100,000 yen to foreign exchange students in financial trouble – NHK
Japan is giving 100,000 yen ($860) to support foreign exchange students who are in financial trouble due to COVID-19 pandemic, the public broadcaster NHK said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Stray cats save restaurant in Japan close to closing up shop
The owner says he took the kitten in and that set off a chain of events that turned his place into a cat café. ( read original story ...)