Neighborhoods in Saitama and Chiba prefectures have risen in popularity as preferred places to live in among residents of the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, a survey showed. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals that she began talking to a therapist after Indian Wells heckler
Osaka, after an opening-round win in the Miami Open, said she sought therapy on the advice of her sister and coach ... ( read original story ...)
‘Demon Slayer’ stirs interest in Tokyo’s old pleasure quarter
Shiroshi Nakae, the owner of a century-old restaurant in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, doesn’t want people to get the wrong idea about the charms of the local Yoshiwara area, which hosted a famed pleasure ... ( read original story ...)
I’m a crypto investor with more than 1 million TikTok followers. I swear by this 30-minute morning routine for making smart trades.
Mason Versluis says even a simple glance of these five resources will help you learn a lot and prep you for success with your crypto investments. ( read original story ...)
B.League: Nagoya’s win streak snapped as Parks limited
Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and Nagoya’s three-game winning streak got halted by Mikawa after absorbing an 87-93 loss in Japan B.League on Wednesday at Dolphins’ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka says therapy helping after Miami win
Miami (AFP) – Naomi Osaka regained her composure to breeze into the second round of the Miami Open on Wednesday before revealing she has begun working with a therapist to deal with the issues which ... ( read original story ...)
Why the End of Japan and Russia’s World War II Peace Negotiations May Matter More Than You Think
In fact, while most of Washington watched the World War II-era’s Western Front, the Eastern Front has suddenly sparked some concern. And with recent events between Japan and Russia, Biden may have a ... ( read original story ...)
New tech, old scams: Don’t fall for these crypto and NFT ripoffs
Yes, cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens are thrilling technologies — they're also fertile ground for scams. ( read original story ...)
The Silicon Valley titan who got banks to go online is now running a crypto mortgage unicorn
Figure Technologies is launching a product to give out 30-year mortgages of up to $20 million backed by crypto. It's led by a fintech giant who disrupted traditional banking. ( read original story ...)
Despite declines, the value of crypto assets in DeFi protocols is up 3x from a year ago
Total value locked across all decentralized finance (DeFi) chains is down from all time highs, but that hasn’t been true for most of the major protocols over the past week. ( read original story ...)
Traditional Finance Players Only Want to Talk About Crypto in Florida
Hi, it’s Matt in New York. In today’s Bloomberg Deals newsletter, I recap my trip to a finance industry conference in Florida that was gripped by crypto mania. We also have a scoop on a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei surges to 2-month high on weaker yen
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced by 816.05 points, or 3%, to 28,040.16, its highest level since Jan. 18. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares surge as yen buckles, Nikkei 225 notches up 3% gain
Funds flowed out of declining bond markets into stocks in Asia on Wednesday, providing a welcome lift to most indices. ( read original story ...)
The Japanese yen continues to fall after hitting 6-year low against U.S. dollar following hawkish Fed remarks
The yen is taking a hit from hawkish comments by Fed officials this week, extending its weakness against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka bounces back from tearful Indian Wells exit with win in Miami
Naomi Osaka bounced back from her tearful exit in Indian Wells with a comfortable victory over Astra Sharma at the Miami Open. Osaka was reduced to tears after being heckled during her second-round ... ( read original story ...)
Zelensky asks Japan to increase sanctions on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged Japan to increase pressure on Russia and implement a trade embargo with the country as tensions between Japanese and Russian officials ... ( read original story ...)