The devastating movement forced some 120,000 Americans to leave their homes and businesses and be placed into remote barracks. ( read original story ...)
Japan: 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Hokkaido
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Hokkaido, Reuters reported Monday citing European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC). The report earlier stated the magnitude of the quake to be 5.5, ... ( read original story ...)
World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee calls crypto ‘dangerous’ and likens it to gambling
"It's only speculative. Obviously, that's really dangerous," Tim Berners-Lee told CNBC. "[It's] if you want to have a kick out of gambling, basically." ...
There needs to be crypto regulation to protect ‘good players,’ says blockchain data firm
Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis discusses the need for legislation and regulation around cryptocurrency to ensure a safe environment for consumers and investors.
Tokyo stocks end flat as investors await key events
Tokyo stocks ended almost flat Monday as investors were awaiting key events later this week, including parliamentary hearings schedul ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ranked the world’s second safest city for solo travellers
Travelling to a new city on your own can be a daunting experience. But Tokyo takes away many of the worries with its reliable public transport system and welcoming restaurants for solo diners. If you ... ( read original story ...)
2 youths abducted, robbed by about 8 assailants in Osaka Pref. attacks
Two robberies occurred in succession in southern Osaka Prefecture on the early morning of Feb. 19, both targeting youths, who were taken away ... ( read original story ...)
Visitors to Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo bid farewell to giant panda Xiang Xiang
Visitors to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo have bid a final farewell to Xiang Xiang the giant panda before her departure to China on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan has so many ‘never travelers’
Despite having the world's most powerful passport, 35 percent of Japanese people say they plan never to travel again. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Opens the Week Testing $25K
While the U.S. is off for Presidents’ Day, bitcoin was recently trading at $24,226, and ether $1,689, both in the red at close to 2% and 1.5% respectively in the p ...
Japan’s Nikkei treads water as investors mull BOJ, Fed paths
Japan's Nikkei share average was nearly flat on Monday, as cautious traders awaited a week of important U.S. and global economic data as well as testimony by the incoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) ...
Asia markets set to trade mixed ahead of economic data releases in week
Investors looked ahead to crucial economic data releases later in the week, including FOMC minutes and RBA minutes.
DDT Friendship, Effort & Victory In Nagoya Results (2/19): Jun Akiyama In Action, Penelope Ford Wins Gold
DDT Pro Wrestling held its DDT Friendship, Effort & Victory In Nagoya event on February 19 from Nagoya Congress Center Event Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. The event aired on Wrestle Universe. Full ... ( read original story ...)
A shift in fund flows from Japan will be felt around the world
If policy of yield control is phased out under incoming BoJ head Kazuo Ueda, a flight from foreign markets may accelerate ( read original story ...)
Mallory Swanson’s hot streak continues as USA beat Japan in SheBelieves Cup
Mallory Swanson scored in the 45th minute as the United States beat Japan 1-0 on Sunday to remain undefeated in this year’s SheBelieves Cup. Alex Morgan’s pass released Swanson, who outraced her marker before beating goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita with a ... ( read original story ...)
USWNT survives vs. Japan in SheBelieves Cup with 1-0 win
Mallory Swanson's goal just before halftime lifted the United States women's national team over Japan on Sunday in the SheBelieves Cup 2023. ( read original story ...)