YOKOHAMA--The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Odesa made the long journey here at a difficult time to thank his sister city and ask for its continued support in rebuilding his city’s damaged ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Bank MUFG In Talks to Issue Global Stablecoins
The biggest bank in Japan, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., is in talks with multiple parties to issue global stablecoins.
Cava IPO signals market boom ahead, bankers say
“It’s the IPO heard round the world.” M&A advisers are already licking their chops hoping that this will spark new business that could finally mean a turnaround for banking revenue and ...
2025 Osaka Expo tickets to cost ¥7,500 per adult
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Odd News Routers: Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
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Tokyo revises guidelines on hosting intl. sports events after Olympic scandals
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has revised its guidelines on measures to prevent injustice when hosting international sporting events. ( read original story ...)
Giant panda twins celebrate 2nd birthday in Tokyo
Many fans flocked to the zoo even before opening time to celebrate the twin cubs' birthday on Friday, taking pictures of them, and cheering at the two playing together and sharing a bamboo stick. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney theme park admission fees to exceed 10,000 yen on peak days
The operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea says it will raise admission fees to the theme parks from October. For the first time ever, the price of a one-day ticket on peak days will exceed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mourns Battle of Okinawa on 78th anniversary amid fear of new conflict with China
Japan mourned the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, one of the fiercest conflicts in World War II, on Friday while addressing tensions over a more aggressive China. ( read original story ...)
‘Open The Floodgates’—Crypto Billionaire Warns The ‘Window’ Is ‘Closing Fast’ Amid $100 Billion Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Boom
Now, as BlackRock's exchange-traded fund (ETF) bid triggers a flood of filings, the billionaire cofounder of New York-based crypto exchange Gemini, Cameron Winklevoss, has warned the "window" to buy ...
As Congress Dithers, Coinbase Turns To The Courts To Save Crypto
Two cases pitting an aggressive SEC against the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange could clarify the legal status of digital assets—or force the politicians to do so.
Crypto startup Pillow, backed by Accel and Quona, to discontinue all services
Pillow plans to discontinue its services, citing the regulatory uncertainty that has claimed countless other crypto startups.
Sapporo bid for 2030 Winter Olympics boosted as new poll suggests growing support
A new poll has boosted Sapporo's hopes of staging the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics by revealing that 60 per cent of people in Japan are in ... ( read original story ...)
88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. ( read original story ...)
Fallen giants Nagoya Grampus chasing past glories after Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker era
Arsene Wenger and Gary Lineker both spent time with Japanese club Nagoya Grampus in the 90s, but the years since have featured a relegation and mid-table mediocrity ... ( read original story ...)
King Kazu signs new Yokohama contract at 53 not-out
The oldest goalscorer in Japanese football, Kazuyoshi Miura, has signed a new deal with Yokohama that will keep him playing at 54. ( read original story ...)