The crypto market has shed almost $2 trillion in value, triggering some concern it could hurt the larger economy. Experts aren't too worried... yet. ( read original story ...)
Japan signs $100 million loan agreement with Ukraine
Japan signed a 13 billion yen ($100 million) loan agreement with Ukraine, Japanese outlet Japan Today reported on May 17, citing the Japan International Cooperation Agency. ( read original story ...)
Tickets to Japan’s Upcoming Studio Ghibli Theme Park Go on Sale This August
Not to be confused with the existing Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, Ghibli Park will be located within Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park, the former site of the 2005 World Expo about an hour east by train from ... ( read original story ...)
NBA superstar Kyrie Irving inquiring about Naomi Osaka’s sports agency
Osaka is the highest-paid female athlete in the world and former US Open champion Roddick is curious to see how will Osaka's business move pan out. "Interesting move! Mid-career, taking on your own ... ( read original story ...)
Man Gambles Away Massive Accidental Covid Payment In Japan
The man received the equivalent of £287,000 in his bank account, money that was meant to be shared between 463 people ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA Head to Visit Japan from Wed.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan between Wednesday and Friday, according to the U.N. nuclear watchdog. On Thursday, Grossi will visit Tokyo Electric ... ( read original story ...)
Crashing Crypto: Is This Time Different?
But there are reasons to believe that this time may be different. In the past, cryptocurrencies kept going up by attracting an ever-growing range of investors. Crypto was once held by a small clique ... ( read original story ...)
How The DeFi Space Has Become A Massive Breeding Ground For Crypto Ponzi Schemes
A large number of recent Ponzi schemes have used decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure to defraud their customers. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Government Issues Warning About Undercover North Koreans Working in the Crypto and IT Industries
The U.S. government is increasingly alarmed about the thousands of North Korean tech workers that are being dispatched to American IT companies, including crypto firms, to earn re ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrie Irving May Be Naomi Osaka’s First Recruit At Her ‘EVOLVE’ Sports Agency
Four-time Grand Slam Tennis Champion, Naomi Osaka, recently announced she was taking her career into her hands once again. ( read original story ...)
The Next Great Foreign Film Will Be About Tokyo’s Super Fancy Toilets
BEHROUZ MEHRIWhat’s the best toilet you’ve ever had the pleasure of using? Some have heated seats, others have motion-activated toilet lids. A few have air dryers built into them; others can vaporize ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-magnitude quake hits 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted 226 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan at 13:17:51 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 11.07 km, was initially determined ... ( read original story ...)
Lasers, 3D printing reveal how the ground shakes following earthquakes
Scientists are worried because many populated cities in the world, such as Los Angeles, are built on similar basins, and it’s been difficult for researchers to understand how the ground moves in such ... ( read original story ...)
The real Tokyo Vice: how a Westerner took on the yakuza and lived
Jake Adelstein spent 12 years uncovering the brutality and corruption of Japan’s crime lords – at great personal cost. Is he safe now? ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise U.S. prices on car, truck tires
Yokohama Tire plans to raise prices by an undisclosed amount on replacement market consumer and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective July 1. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan prepping statement to ‘deter’ China action in Indo-Pacific region: report
U.S. and Japanese leaders are reportedly preparing a statement that pledges the nations will come together to "deter" China's action in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)