TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police have arrested two men who posted a clip ... were arrested on suspicion of obstructing business as well as destroying and dirtying property. In a video filmed by Oka and ... ( read original story ...)
7,000 New Japanese Islands Were Just Discovered—Here’s What Could Happen With the Land
Advanced mapping technology recently discovered that a survey from 35 years ago significantly undercounted the country’s landmasses ... ( read original story ...)
EU’s new crypto asset rules don’t go far enough – ECB’s McCaul
FRANKFURT, April 5 (Reuters) - The European Union's proposed regulations for crypto assets do not go far enough, and safeguards need to be strengthened to capture risks adequately, European Central ...
Japan rejects Russian Sovcombank’s allegation that sanctions are illegal
Sovcombank is planning a legal challenge to sanctions imposed on it by Western countries over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and will start with Japan, where the bank has shareholders, a source familiar ...
Japan wants G7 agreement to accelerate decarbonisation efforts
G7 chair Japan to host key ministerial meet in Sapporo on April 15-16 Japan wants G7 to speed up decarbonisation efforts - industry minister Nishimura LNG needs investments as transition fuel - ... ( read original story ...)
Trade show in Tokyo showcases fashion and tech
A fashion trade show has kicked off in Tokyo that's giving a look at the latest styles while offering a glimpse of how technology could reshape the industry. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police call on social media firms to freeze accounts of ex-lawmaker GaaSyy
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has called on social media companies to freeze the accounts of former lawmaker GaaSyy, an online personality who resides overseas and has a pending arrest ... ( read original story ...)
2023 Sapporo Cherry Blossom Guide: The Top Spots for Sakura Viewing and Dates
As Hokkaido’s long winter season comes to a close, the melting ice and warm weather signify the beginning of spring. Living in Sapporo for four years now, spring is one of my favorite seasons as the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms her baby’s due date and reveals Grand Slam and Olympic goals
Naomi Osaka has made it clear that she wants to return to competitive tennis after giving birth to her first child and she is setting herself some big targets, not just for 2024 but also for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t appeals high court decision awarding damages to forced sterilization victims
OSAKA -- The Japanese government has appealed an Osaka High Court ruling that deemed the now-defunct eugenics protection law to be unconstitutional and ordered the state to compensate five people who ... ( read original story ...)
Konami has opened a new “creators first” studio in Osaka and raises its staff’s salary
Silent Hill developer and pachinko machine producer Konami has opened up a new studio in Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals her baby is due in June or July
Naomi Osaka has revealed that she is expecting to welcome her first children in June or July. Osaka, 25, announced her pregnancy in January. When Osaka welcomes her first child, she will turn her ... ( read original story ...)
This Hotel Might Ho the Best View in All of Tokyo
What’s the best view in Tokyo? Anyone who’s been to the Japanese capital almost certainly has an opinion. Countless travel blogs, influencers, and magazines offer their rankings but, as with anything ... ( read original story ...)
Bird Flu Is So Bad That Japan’s Running Out of Land to Bury Chickens
Japan’s case highlights the need for countries to review how they deal with avian influenza, especially as record-breaking death tolls due to the virus are becoming a norm around the world ( read original story ...)
Diners in Japan arrested for dipping own chopsticks in communal bowl of ginger
Arrests over prank at beef bowl restaurant in Osaka come in wake of ‘sushi terrorism’ revelations ... are also accused of destroying property by contaminating the container and ginger with their ... ( read original story ...)
How can I recover stolen crypto assets?
I worked my way from rags to riches, founding an ecommerce business in sustainable clothing during the pandemic. As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, I’ve been looking at ways of increasing my digital ...