Grass-and-straw tatami mats – once a privilege reserved for the elite – have been a key feature of Japanese architecture since the Middle Ages, crafted by gifted artisans. But now, with cheap ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese expat is marking 10 years of ‘SuiJoh’ brand made in Cambodia
Founded in 2012 by Japanese entrepreneur Yusuke Asano, SuiJoh is a modern shop that designs high-quality custom apparel and accessories which are handmade by Cambodian tailors. ( read original story ...)
Crypto storage: Cold, hot, or maybe a little of both?
If you want to get into crypto, you'll need to know how to store them. Find out what the options are so you can decide what's right for you. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s big crash
Caitlin McGarry is the news editor at Protocol. Brian ( @blkahn) is Protocol's climate editor. Previously, he was the managing editor and founding senior writer at Earther, Gizmodo's climate site, ... ( read original story ...)
The Week in Business: Crypto’s ‘Death Spiral’
Elon Musk said he was putting his Twitter purchase “temporarily on hold.” Prices continued to climb last month, and the financial markets had another losing week. ( read original story ...)
We are in a serious energy crisis — and yet crypto is still being mined, EU’s Vestager says
The European Commission's Executive Vice President for Competition Margrethe Vestager tells CNBC's Silvia Amaro that "we are watching crypto very carefully." ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Logs 3,348 New COVID-19 Cases
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Startup Digest: Zilingo debtholders recall loan, Delhivery IPO subscription at 1.6x, Twitter saga continues
Startup Digest brings you a quick wrap of all the news that matters. Singapore's Zilingo debtholders recall loan, company appoints financial adviser Fashion technology startup Zilingo's debtholders ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Vice review – wannabe hardboiled drama is really as cute as Ansel Elgort’s face
A young American crime reporter makes his way in a convincing Japanese capital – yet the menace of the Michael Mann-directed first episode soon dissipates ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases drop week-on-week for second straight day
The capital confirmed 3,348 new cases on Sunday, down by about 1,360 from a week earlier as the nation remains on guard for a resurgence after the Golden Week holidays. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s stylish toilets inspire director Wim Wenders to make film about them
German director Wim Wenders' films are nothing if not eclectic, and his latest inspiration is Tokyo's public toilets. ( read original story ...)
China tensions loom as Japan’s Okinawa marks 50 years since US handover
The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Sakhalin energy projects do not contradict Russia sanctions
Japan has no plan to pull out of two major energy projects off the Russian island of Sakhalin and the policy does not contradict the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Why are there so few women in top managerial roles?
Despite decades of promises that women would have the chance to "shine" in Japan's corporate and political worlds, the country lags behind other industrialized nations in gender equality. ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Crypto List: Here are the People to Watch
Britain’s relationship with the crypto industry has been at times a rocky one, with entrepreneurs often complaining about what they regard as overly strict regulations — and in some cases going so far ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank plans to keep majority stake after Arm IPO and wants to list the firm as soon as possible
Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank intends to keep a majority stake in U.K. chip designer Arm when it lists the company through an initial public offering. ( read original story ...)