A project is under way in the heart of Nagoya to produce local wine as soon as this summer while overcoming the difficulties of meet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumers cling to ‘Covid savings’ as anxiety grips country
The trend appears to reflect a general feeling of insecurity among consumers about the future — a mood in stark contrast with the US, which saw savings plummet 60% from its pandemic peak. The Bank of ...
Japan needs stable, sustained inflation, government executive says
Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara on Sunday stressed the need to achieve an economy where inflation rises stably and sustainably, when asked whether the next central bank governor ... ( read original story ...)
Addicted to crypto? There’s rehab for it
Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.
Synthetic fossil fuels made from light, water, and CO2 in the air tested in Osaka
As technology advances, so do the opportunities to make synthetic versions of unsustainable materials. Synthetic leather has been around for a while and synthetic sweeteners frequently hit the market. ( read original story ...)
Death and Japan’s nuclear shelter salesman
And, of course, a superb marketing tool for any half-decent nuclear shelter salesman. The Bulletin’s January 24 decision to move the hands of its doomsday clock closer to midnight (signifying global catastrophe) than they have ever been before should, ( read original story ...)
Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China, Kyodo reports
Japan's government will begin restricting exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China in Spring after it amends a foreign exchange law to allow the change, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain
Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Los Angeles Angels is up in the air as he heads into the final season under contract ( read original story ...)
These crypto-related stocks rallied up to 200% this year. Here’s why
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Inside Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival 2023
Five gigantic snow sculptures over 10 meters tall are on display at the main Odori Park venue. (Photo: AFP) The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival features more than 160 snow and ice sculptures. (Photo: AFP) ... ( read original story ...)
Why the ‘Crypto Bowl’ won’t be back this year
Super Bowl LVI was the crypto world's coming out party. Buzzy firms made bold pitches last year, and shelled out millions of dollars on ads encouraging viewers not to be afraid of this new-fangled ...
Crypto investors lost nearly $4 billion to hackers in 2022
Hackers stole nearly $4 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022 and DeFi protocols were hit hardest, per Chainalysis' latest report. Here's what to know.
Japan’s Nikkei ends at seven-week high; Sony jumps on robust outlook
Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a seven-week high on Friday, underpinned by the Nasdaq's strong performance overnight, with Sony Group and others leading the charge after reporting strong growth ...
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Eastern New Guinea region– EMSC
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Eastern New Guinea region on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. ( read original story ...)
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches exclusive rate for flag carrier’s passengers
Thailand's leading hotel operator, has announced a partnership with Thai Airways (THAI) to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the July opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, CHR's first ... ( read original story ...)
‘The New Nasdaq’—Coinbase Backer Issues Huge 4,200% Price Prediction After 2023 Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Boom
The bitcoin price has stormed into 2023 but one super bullish bitcoin price prediction is forecasting the price could climb a lot ...