Japan is giving away 8 million abandoned homes to its citizens for free. Ghana can learn from this by reviving the several abandoned affordable housing projects ... ( read original story ...)
From Whole Foods to Gamestop, here are 5 retailers that accept crypto—but there’s a catch
Although 75% of retailers plan to begin accepting cryptocurrency payments within the next two years, some already accept them indirectly.
Bank of Japan: Rate hikes would be ‘inappropriate’
Leaders around the world are trying to stabilize their economies in the face of pressures they have never seen. The pandemic has stunted growth and strained supply chains, and the war in Ukraine has ...
Japan’s FX diplomat vows ‘decisive’ action against volatile yen moves
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda on Friday said authorities are ready to take decisive action in the currency market if excessive moves in the yen continue.
Game on: Nintendo to open new store in Osaka on Nov. 11
Gaming giant Nintendo Co. will open a new official store in this western Japan city on Nov. 11, selling game consoles as well as items based ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese luxury campsite’s newest amenity: Zombies and other monsters
Glamprook Iizuna Kogen has a lot to offer travelers. The glamping resort boasts both posh accommodations and access to the beautiful, mountainous terrain of the Nagano Prefecture highlands. Oh, and ... ( read original story ...)
Victims Claim Coinbase Didn’t Protect Them From $21 Million Crypto Scam
These victims, who say that they collectively lost over $21 million, were defrauded through what are known as “liquidity mining pool scams,” where people are tricked into putting cryptocurrency into ...
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki: Japan is deeply concerned about the high volatility in the forex market
JAPAN IS DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE HIGH VOLATILITY IN THE FOREX MARKET.
Formula E already has a preliminary agreement to race in Tokyo
Japan, more specifically the capital Tokyo, may be one of the next Formula E destinations. Although it is not yet included in the calendar for next year, there will already be a pre-agreement for this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujifilm stops work on Avigan as COVID drug
Fujifilm Holdings Corp has ended development of its anti-influenza drug Avigan to treat COVID-19, the firm said on Friday, after more than two years of work on a pill once hailed as Japan's biggest ... ( read original story ...)
Advice to Japan in the face of the Chinese, Russia and North Korea aggressions
Once the mighty tech giant of the world, Japan has not been spared its own fair share of the economic turbulence and stark insecurity the world is going through, especially, in her own backyard. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin reverses lower after Thursday’s big rally but remains in the $19,000 level
October tends to be an up month for bitcoin, according to Bespoke Investment Group, but it's never had a bear market like this one.
Cryptocurrencies continue higher, with bitcoin looking at a test of $20,000
October tends to be an up month for bitcoin, according to Bespoke Investment Group, but it's never had a bear market like this one.
Crypto scam victims seek to hold Coinbase responsible for losses
The case could help determine whether existing rules about financial system apply to cryptocurrency companies.
Discovery of family of hormones may be key to increased crop yields
Crops often face harsh growing environments. Instead of using energy for growth, factors such as disease, extreme temperatures, and salty soils force plants to use it to respond to the resulting ... ( read original story ...)
Elaborately Constructed Shops and Homes Translate Tokyo’s Distinct Architecture into Miniature Models
From his studio at Skeppsholmen, the small southern island in Stockholm, Christopher Robin Nordstrom constructs precise miniatures of Tokyo's architecture. Flower shops, hair salons, and neighborhood ... ( read original story ...)