Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has encouraged residents to don turtleneck jumpers both to stay warm and as a way of reducing energy consumption. Like many countries, Japan has faced a squeeze on its ener ... ( read original story ...)
Justin and Hailey Bieber Share Photos from Model’s 26th Birthday Celebration in Tokyo
Hailey Bieber, who turned 26 on Tuesday, celebrated another trip around the sun with husband Justin in the capital of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and South Korea Are Still Haunted by the Past
Disputes over apologies and reparations—known in South Korea as “history issues”— have flared time and again between the two U.S.-allied democracies, preventing them from forging a closer relationship ... ( read original story ...)
Takumi Minamino: Underdogs Japan need ‘classy’ talent to rediscover his sparkle
The former Liverpool man has struggled at Monaco this season but will need to fire if Japan are to reach a first World Cup quarter-final ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges Beijing to stop intrusions into Japanese waters near Senkakus
Japan requested China not to operate coast guard ships in the waters surrounding the uninhabited islands, which are also claimed by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor Advises Citizens To Wear Turtlenecks To Stay Warm
The Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has advised citizens to wear turtlenecks and scarves to keep warm during this winter ( read original story ...)
FTX collapse: Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange run as ‘personal fiefdom,’ faces hacks, missing assets, say attorneys
In the highest-profile crypto blowup to date, FTX filed for protection in the United States after traders pulled $6 billion from the platform in three days and rival exchange Binance abandoned a rescu ...
FTX meltdown threatens to end ‘Wild West’ era for crypto
Japan’s Softbank is expecting to write down $100m. Other large investors include Sequoia, BlackRock, Tiger Global, Insight Partners and Paradigm. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried resigned as chief ...
FTX Collapse: Binance, Largest Crypto Exchange, Is Under Investigation
The bankruptcy of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange is pushing regulators to increase their scrutiny of the crypto space.
Crypto Education Is More Important Than Ever After FTX
First things first, it is worth pointing out that – based on the evidence that has come to light following the bankruptcy filing of FTX and its affiliated entities – that the failure of this exchange is not so much a failure of any specific cryptoasset,
Japan calls for ‘significant increase’ in military spending amid war threats
A government panel proposal has been submitted to Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to bolster defence spending.
Amami Oshima: Japan’s UNESCO-listed subtropical island paradise
Centered around Oshima ("Big Island"), this subtropical archipelago is often referred to as a living fossil, with its unique biodiversity earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Here's how to make the most of a visit to Amami Oshima. ( read original story ...)
Weak yen boosts overseas profits for Japan’s big seafood players
Japan’s major seafood companies are feeling both negative and positive effects from a weakening of the country's currency. Japanese importers must pay more to purchase seafood and transportation, and ... ( read original story ...)
Why Utah’s governor feels ‘really confident’ about state hosting another Olympics
Gov. Spencer Cox is confident Utah will host another Olympics after participating in a critical virtual meeting with the IOC’s Future Host Commission. The governor said the only question is whether ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Vice review — a heart-throb on the crime beat in darkest Japan
The first thing that may have struck you about the new thriller Tokyo Vice (BBC1) — episode one directed by Michael Mann with his usual moody throb (he cl ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2022: Germany face Japan with ‘huge motivation’ to avoid shock defeat
Midfielder Joshua Kimmich is desperate for Germany to right the wrongs of their woeful 2018 World Cup campaign. ( read original story ...)