The Pokémon World Championships event, held in the Minatomirai area in Japan's Yokohama City, concluded recently on Aug. 14, and saw players from all over the world competing in mobile and console ... ( read original story ...)
Arm IPO documents reportedly show annual revenue dip
British chip design firm Arm, which is owned by Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBY) and is slated to go public later this year, reportedly had an annual revenue dip in its most recent ...
Bitcoin price on the skids as investors pull $1 billion from crypto
The price of bitcoin has dropped nearly 9% since early Thursday as part of a broader sell-off of risky assets. A report that Elon Musk’s Space X had dumped the cryptocurrency stoked investors’ fears.
Skull reshaping was practiced for centuries in ancient Japan by men and women
Modified skulls found in an ancient burial site in Japan were deliberately reshaped in both men and women as an expression of collective identity, a new study suggests. ( read original story ...)
We stuffed Carlos Ghosn into a 3-ft box to escape Japan: He still owes us $1m
Mike Taylor and his son helped an auto executive escape from precarious circumstances in Japan. The exec found freedom. They found jail terms and hefty legal bills. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Puzzle House’ Has 13 Floors and NO Internal Walls
Located in Fukushima-Ku ward, a residential area in the heart of Osaka, it capitalizes on the compact plot with a radical 13-level design. Devoid of interior walls and doors, the property is an ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto sell-off intensifies, with XRP, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash among the hardest hit
The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization came back into rare, volatile form on Thursday evening, dropping off a cliff—and pulling the rest of the crypto market with it. In the past day, Bitcoin is down almost 8%, nosediving from just ...
Arm’s Revenue Fell Last Year Ahead of IPO, Draft Filing Shows
Arm Ltd., a chip designer that is preparing for what would be the biggest initial public offering of 2023, saw its revenue decline about 1% in the last fiscal year, according to a draft filing for its ...
Japan’s Nikkei posts biggest weekly loss in 8 months amid China worries
Japan's Nikkei share average posted its biggest weekly loss in eight months on Friday, as it fell for a third session amid lingering concerns about China's economic outlook and fears for rising yields.
Nepathya wraps Japan tour with Osaka concert
Nepathya, prominent folk-rock Nepali band, has concluded it's Japan tour with a mesmerizing concert at the 'Namba Hatch' in Osaka city on Thursday. As the band led by Amrit Gurung stepped on the stage ... ( read original story ...)
Biden hosts Japan and South Korea at Camp David for first trilateral summit
President Biden welcomed the leaders of Japan and South Korea for his first presidential summit at Camp David. ( read original story ...)
Sumo Stomp! Nagoya basho report card: What’s wrong with Hokuseiho?
His only decent win was a yorikiri against an improved Takanosho. The other victories came against a perennially injured Takayasu, the struggling and inexperienced Bushozan and Daishoho and the ... ( read original story ...)
An Olympic Gold Medalist’s Thoughts on Tokyo and the Future of Judo
Matsumoto Kaori, the London 2012 Games women's judo gold medalist, spoke to us about how the city and the sport have inspired her. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s nuclear plants are short of storage for spent fuel. A remote town could have the solution
A Japanese town says it has agreed to a geological study to determine its suitability as an interim storage site for spent nuclear fuel. ( read original story ...)
Amid Crypto Bloodbath, Expert Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $300,000 To $500,000 By 2024
Prominent cryptocurrency expert, PlanB, has hinted at a potential surge in Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) value, possibly reaching into the six-figure range within the next year. During a discussion on his ...
Yokohama F. Marinos vs FC Tokyo Prediction: The Hosts Would Meet Their Top-spot Motive
The J1 League title race is heating up, and Yokohama F.Marinos is poised to take the lead with a crucial match against Tokyo FC. Both teams are determined to secure a three-point victory, but Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)