More than 80 years ago, on the day the Pacific War began, a college student was deprived of his future due to baseless spying charges. In a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi Terrorism’ is the Viral Video Trend Spreading Food Safety Horror in Japan
From licking soy sauce bottles to rogue wasabi, a new trend in Japan has diners filming themselves violating food safety. ( read original story ...)
South Korea rules stolen Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japanese temple where it was stolen
A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is now toxic on Wall Street and an overwhelming majority of traders refuse to touch it this year, according to a JPMorgan survey
A JPMorgan survey of institutional traders found that 72% don't plan on trading cryptocurrencies or digital assets this year.
Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says
A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by North Korean-linked hackers, according to a report Wednesday from ...
Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups
Chainalysis, a U.S.-based blockchain analytics firm, said in a report that North Korea-linked hackers stole an estimated $1.7 billion worth of crypto in multiple attacks last year, ...
‘King Kazu’ to play on aged 55 after move to Portugal
Kazuyoshi Miura will continue his professional career in Portugal at the age of 55 after the former Japan striker joined second-tier Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC, the Portuguese club said on ... ( read original story ...)
Aitai Kuji Interview: What It Means to Be a Female Business Owner in Japan
In an exclusive interview with GameRant, Audrey Lamsam of Aitai Kuji, shares her insights as a working woman in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Legend Kazuyoshi Miura Signs For Portuguese Club Oliveirense Aged 55
Miura is less than a month away from his 56th birthday but he previously said that he intends to continue playing until he is 60. ( read original story ...)
This loophole could help crypto investors lower their tax bill—but don’t abuse it, says CPA
A tax loophole could be a silver lining for cryptocurrency holders who have lost money on their investment. Here's what to know.
US woman charged with financing terrorist groups through crypto
A New York City woman has been charged with using cryptocurrency to provide financial support to terrorist groups in Syria.
Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups – report
Last year was the worst on record for cryptocurrency heists, with hackers stealing as much as $3.8 billion, led by attackers linked to North Korea who netted more than ever before, a U.S.-based ...
Britain sets out plans to regulate crypto industry in wake of FTX collapse
In December, a U.K. minister suggested FTX's failure had reinforced the need for urgent crypto regulation. Now, the government has unveiled its plans.
30-month sentence sought for ex-chairman in Tokyo Olympic bribery trial
Prosecutors on Wednesday sought a 30-month sentence for the former chairman of a major suit retailer, who, along with two others, is ... ( read original story ...)
NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy
Calling it a critical moment for NATO and for Japan, Stoltenberg said China and Russia are leading an authoritarian pushback against international order. ( read original story ...)
Before and after pics show how Japan has rebuilt since the 2011 nuclear disaster at Fukushima
A photographer captured the abandoned ghost towns surrounding Fukushima, Japan, six and 12 years after the famous disaster was triggered by the Tohoku tsunami off the country's eastern coast ... ( read original story ...)