The opposition ranges from the Chinese government to South Korean Buddhism, but Japan cleared a major hurdle to its planned release of wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant this week ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political, business leaders mark one year after Abe’s killing
TOKYO: Japanese political and business leaders on Saturday marked one year since the assassination of former premier Shinzo Abe, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledging to tackle pressing political ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese leaders mark one year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe
Japanese political and business leaders are marking one year since the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
Take a step inside a 172-square-foot micro-apartment in Tokyo that costs $450 a month
Ryan Crouse spent a year in a Tokyo micro-apartment that had a lofted bed, single burner stove, and bathroom small enough he could touch both walls. ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm Gemini sues DCG after conflict over unit’s restructuring deal
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, the largest creditor of bankrupt crypto lending firm Genesis, sued parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO, the day after DCG missed the exchange's ...
Hear why these South Koreans are worried about Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release plan
The IAEA has given Japan the green light to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports that has fishermen in South Korea worried. ( read original story ...)
UN report on Japan’s Fukushima water plans fails to placate opponents
While South Korea offers official support, China and other voices in region continue to express concerns over discharge from nuclear plant ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Port Resumes Some Operations After Ransomware Attack
The Port of Nagoya began gradually resuming operations Thursday afternoon, the Nagoya Harbor Transportation Association said, after an alleged Russian ransomware attack disrupted cargo packing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests to South Korea over military drills on disputed islands
Japan has lodged protests with South Korea over military drills by the latter on disputed islands, calling the move "extremely regrettable." ( read original story ...)
Circle to issue a stablecoin in Japan under the new stablecoins law
Circle’s CEO has said that the stablecoin issuer is considering issuing a stablecoin in Japan after the new legislation governing stablecoins took effect.
Winklevoss Twins File Suit Over Their Crypto Lending Disaster
In November, following widespread turbulence in the crypto markets, Gemini froze withdrawals, locking up customers’ assets. The Financial Times later pegged the outstanding balance at $900 million. In ...
Feud Between Crypto Magnates Escalates With Fraud Lawsuit
The Winklevoss brothers’ Gemini Trust filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group and its founder Barry Silbert of fraud, escalating a monthslong feud between the ...
JPMorgan downplays recent TradFi blitz into crypto: Spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘unlikely to be a game changer’
Among other reasons, analysts at the bank claimed similar ETFs approved in other countries haven't attracted significant investor interest.
Tom Brady reportedly lost a staggering $30 million in the crypto crash — and could be losing even more in the coming months
Tom Brady lost millions in his crypto crash with FTX and received stock that is now essentially worthless to the former NFL superstar.
‘Mr. Yen’ says Japan’s currency may fall to 160 and beyond
The yen may fall through the more-than three-decade low it reached last year amid Japan’s widening monetary policy divergence with the US, according to Eisuke Sakakibara.
All About Naomi Osaka’s Parents Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka
Naomi Osaka is one of Leonard Francois and Tamaki Osaka's two children. Here's everything to know about Naomi Osaka's parents. ( read original story ...)