Elon GOAT Token, a cryptocurrency company, commissioned the statue with the goal of billionaire Elon Musk accepting it and bringing exposure to its token ...
BOJ to conduct annual survey on climate finance to nurture ESG market
Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya said on Sunday the central bank will conduct a survey annually of financial institutions and companies, seeking ways to nurture the country's growing climate finance ...
South Korean envoy eyes quick restart of Tokyo-Seoul ‘shuttle diplomacy’
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits "sooner than expected" as both nations try to improve bilateral ties. ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo practices lion escape protocol in hilarious drill
The local fire department was even part of the drill. Disaster drills are common practice in Japan, as it's one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. This practice was about ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street’s ‘Dr. Doom’ calls crypto ‘corrupt gambling’ and rips ‘proof of reserves’ trumpeted after FTX collapse
Nouriel Roubini warned on Saturday, “Crypto is corrupt gambling where the house always & systematically front runs the retail suckers that get rekt.”
Turtlenecks and nuclear power return to favour in Japan
Official focus on fun, fashion and energy is boosting companies specialising in reactor restarts and warm winter clothes ( read original story ...)
Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal
First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivals ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan is out of line, but signs of cooling are emerging
Tokyo's headline inflation estimates put the annual price growth rate at 3.8% in November against 3.5% a month earlier and the 3.6% expected. The core index, which excludes food and energy prices, ...
Japan’s Seven Bank to deploy 2,500 ATMs in 7-Eleven stores
A subsidiary of Tokyo-based Seven Bank Ltd. is set to deploy 2,500 automated teller machines and cash recycler in 7-Eleven stores nationwide as it aims to partner with more local banks.
Japan want to build style by learning from others, says coach Moriyasu
Japan want to build their own style of football by learnig from other countries, coach Hajime Moriyasu said on Saturday after the Bundesliga players in his squad stepped up to beat four-time champions Germany in the World Cup opener. ( read original story ...)
Parks’ Nagoya sends Kiefer’s Shiga to 8th straight loss
BOBBY Ray Parks' Nagoya Diamond Dolphins compounded the woes of Kiefer Ravena's Shiga Lakes, taking the dominant 98-55 decimation on Saturday in the 2022 Japan B.League at YMIT Ar ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks helps Nagoya rout Kiefer Ravena, Shiga
Bobby Ray Parks got the better of Kiefer Ravena as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins ripped the Shiga Lakes, 98-55, in the Japan B.League on Saturday at YMIT Arena. Parks ... ( read original story ...)
B. League: Parks’ Nagoya dominate Kiefer, Shiga; Heading wins in Division 2
Parks was an efficient plus-24 with seven points, two boards, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes of play. ( read original story ...)
Japan team goes viral after cleaning World Cup locker room, leaving origami gifts
THE MARGIN Japan’s soccer team pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opening match on Wednesday. The team, and their fans, have gone viral on social media platforms for their extremely courteous behavior at the Khalifa ...
How Japan’s Firing World Cup Team Embodies The Nation’s Company Culture
The Asian country’s squad has already made a name for itself in Qatar and represents something intrinsic to Japanese work and culture. ( read original story ...)
‘Amazing’ Elon Musk Crypto ‘Upgrade’ Speculation Suddenly Sends The Price Of Dogecoin And Ethereum Soaring
Speculation that Musk could work with ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin to "upgrade" dogecoin has given their prices a surprise ...