Strategically located munitions would allow the U.S. to facilitate troop deployments and equipment distribution in future conflicts. ( read original story ...)
Japan is Building the Biggest Warships in Asia, Two 20,000-Ton Super Destroyers
The new ships, two 20,000-ton super destroyers, will defend the nation from an enemy missile attack from China and North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Sightseeing train in Japan is fueled by used cooking oil, discarded ramen soup lard
A Japanese company started using biodiesel fuel created from used tempura cooking oil and discarded lard from ramen soup to power its open-air sightseeing train last month. Takachiho Amaterasu Railway ... ( read original story ...)
Billie Eilish’s Tokyo Looks Include Crisscross Bras, Knee-High Boots, and Miniskirts
Billie Eilish took to Instagram to share photos of her Tokyo outfits, including a crisscross bra and miniskirt, as well as lace-up boots and joggers. ( read original story ...)
Daphne Bramham: Japan’s bribery scandal adds fuel and fire to Vancouver’s 2030 Olympic bid
In August, the 78-year-old Takahashi was released after being charged with accepting bribes from the clothing manufacturer that outfitted the Japanese Olympic and Paralympic teams and held the licence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan liquor firms go alcohol-free to woo Gen Z
STORY: Japanese alcohol companies are embracing a new trend to attract Gen Z customers…non-alcoholic drinks. In Tokyo, the newly-opened Sumadori Bar offers mocktails, or cocktails with alcohol levels ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Fully Reopen to Tourists Despite Record Covid-19 Cases in August
The government of Japan is planning to fully reopen the country to international tourism, perhaps as early as October, according to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Fuji News Network, despite the fact ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin tops $22,000, hitting highest in nearly a month ahead of inflation data and Ethereum merge
Bitcoin topped $22,000 as it continues a week-long rally ahead of U.S. inflation data and a highly anticipated Ethereum network upgrade. The world’s largest cryptocurrency hit $22,341.50 at 9:45 p.m.
‘Absolute Madness:’ Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto Headed Into A Wild Week Amid Luna And Solana Price Swings—CryptoCodex
Cryptocurrency prices are soaring this morning, with the market surging as the long-awaited ethereum merge upgrade enters its final leg. The bitcoin price has added almost 3% since this time yesterday ...
Meet the most promising crypto startups of 2022, according to investors
Insider asked VCs to choose the most promising crypto startups of the year, and they responded with 53 hot firms working in NFTs, DeFi, and more.
Tokyo chosen to hold 2025 Deaflympics
Tokyo has been selected to hold the 2025 Deaflympics, four years after hosting the largest Para sport event in the world, the Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
ASIA PACIFIC: Toyota Tsusho supplies biodiesel to car carriers at the Port of Nagoya
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to restart brewing Yebisu beer in Tokyo’s Ebisu after 35 yrs
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. said Monday it will start brewing its flagship Yebisu beer at the brand's birthplace of Tokyo's Ebisu district for the first time in 35 years. The beer company will set up ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 2-week high on Wall Street’s strength
"Today's gain was led by easing concerns about the pace of rate hikes in the U.S. market expectations have come closer to what the Federal Reserve is looking at," said Shuji Hosoi, senior strategist ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.16%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Monday, as gains in the Power, Gas & Water and Pharmaceutical Industry sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.16%. The ...
Japan government to waive tourist visa requirements as part of border easing
Japan's government is planning to waive tourist visa requirements from some countries as part of a further easing of border controls enacted to stop the spread of COVID-19, Fuji News Network reported ...