Chinese and South Korean environment ministers urged Japan to fulfill its international obligations, engage in full consultations with relevant stakeholders regarding the handling of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Pokemon parade and nighttime marvels
As a Pokémon fanatic, the news that our beloved pocket monsters were about to join Super Mario and those iconic Sanrio characters in a lively parade at Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka had my ... ( read original story ...)
After a year in FTX’s shadow, the crypto industry is delighting in Bankman-Fried’s conviction
For much of the past year, crypto has been struggling to crawl out from FTX’s shadow, and there’s no shortage of schadenfreude going around now that Bankman-Fried is facing a prison sentence.
Japanese Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka atop the leaderboard after three rounds of Japan Classic
Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka each shot 6-under 66 to sit atop the leadboard with a one-stoke lead after the third round of the LPGA’s Japan Classic. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake: Why do we see lights around this devastating natural phenomenon?
The first recorded instance of earthquake lights being captured on camera was in 1965 during an earthquake in Japan. Since then, these enigmatic lights have been observed in various parts of the world ... ( read original story ...)
Traditional bullfighting held in central Japan
Japanese authorities lifted all anti-coronavirus restrictions ... said that next year local people will mark the 20th anniversary of the Niigata Chuetsu earthquake, which severely damaged Yamakoshi. ( read original story ...)
Factbox-The other crypto bosses in US authorities’ crosshairs
Onetime crypto poster child Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday found guilty of defrauding customers of his now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, in a high-profile criminal case that rocked the industry. But he's not the only one in regulators' sights.
SBF Is Headed to Prison But FTX Will Haunt the Crypto Community For Years
Sam Bankman-Fried may be headed to prison but the story of FTX is far from over. Indeed, like an evil spirit, the exchange seems destined to haunt the crypto community for the rest of its days. Not only has the company’s downfall shattered faith in what ...
Japan’s Fading Rally Drives Some Investors to Cheap China Shares
Japanese stocks have trounced their Chinese peers this year, but some investors are betting the tide is about to turn.Headwinds are growing for Japanese equities including deteriorating global growth and concern the era of yen weakness that has bolstered exporters’ earnings may be nearly over as the central bank comes under pressure to tighten policy. ( ...
Taxis are a crucial means of transportation, but there is concern about a driver shortage. We need to show alternatives in this Osaka metropolis.
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, speaking at a meeting of senior officials from prefectural and city governments. Osaka is considering introducing ride-sharing services for the 2025 Osaka Kansai ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation amid rising maritime tensions in the region and an increasingly assertive China. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase says bitcoin ETF will ‘add credibility,’ ‘increased liquidity’ to crypto market
We are ready to hit the ground running,” Coinbase Chief Operating Officer Emilie Choi said in an earnings call.
How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend helped topple the crypto king
Sam Bankman-Fried is staring down a future of a life behind bars after he was convicted on all charges at his fraud trial. His former girlfriend – and accomplice – Caroline Ellison played a key role in bringing him down.
Power and Money: Thoughts from Digital Realty’s CEO
Mary Hogan Preusse is chairwoman of Digital’s board, and remains one of a very few chairwomen in the Standard & Poors 500, says Power. “What keeps us up at night is how we bring more talent into our ...
The Japanese yen’s plunge forces Tokyo to pull back on biggest defense build-up since World War II as US weapons get pricier
Japan is prioritizing outlays on US-made frontline weapons, leaving less month for secondary gear, sources told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Kako arrives in Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations
Japanese Princess Kako on Friday arrived in Peru on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations between both countries. Kako, 28, will spend six days in the South American country, ( read original story ...)