Yokohama (Japanese: 横浜, [jokohama] ) is the second-largest city in Japan by population and the most populous municipality of Japan. It is the capital city and the most populous city in Kanagawa ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war toughens Japan’s stance on disputed islands with Russia
As the ongoing war in Ukraine is triggering a geopolitical shift in the region, far off in the Pacific, it has also prompted Japan to reshape its position on disputed islands with Russia. This could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crown Princely Couple to complete their investiture rituals
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan will complete the rituals for their investiture on 26 April in a shrine ceremony. The couple is ... ( read original story ...)
“Crypto Pension” BLAZAR Token Has Historic Launch
With a 15 million dollar market cap BLAZAR token which has become famous as the Crypto Pension, has an unprecedented launch BLAZAR, the native token to The Moonfuel Protocol Staking and Yield Farm was ... ( read original story ...)
Yellen, Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki discussed FX market developments – US Treasury
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki discussed foreign exchange market developments during their bilateral talk on Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department ... ( read original story ...)
TWICE Becomes 1st Foreign Female Artist And Only 2nd Overall After AKB48 To Hold 3-Day Concert At Tokyo Dome
TWICE is making history with their sold-out three-night concert at the Tokyo Dome! Starting on April 23, TWICE will be performing for three consecutive nights at the famous Tokyo Dome in Japan, which ... ( read original story ...)
Pachinko’s Lee Min-ho and Soo Hugh explain episode 7’s tragic earthquake twist
Pachinko episode 7 spoilers follow. Given all the acclaim that Pachinko has (rightly) received, you might be surprised to learn that showrunner Soo Hugh wasn't convinced that an adaptation was even ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Inflation Finally Taking Off
The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) unusual stance has propelled the yen to its weakest level against the dollar in two decades. The weak yen is one reason prices are rising in Japan, with consumer price ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Russia sign fishing deal despite Ukraine tensions
Japan and Russia struck a deal on Tokyo's fishing quota to catch salmon and trout born in Russian rivers, Japan's fisheries agency said on Saturday, despite worsening ties over the crisis in Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
School in Japan receives $27,000 water bill after teacher attempts to prevent COVID
A school in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture received a $27,000 water bill after a teacher left a tap running for months in hopes of preventing coronavirus infections in a swimming pool. While pool water ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Recovers Stolen, Disguised Crypto Loot From Mega Hack
More than a week after the U.S. tied one of the biggest heists in crypto to a North Korean hacking group, digital-asset exchange Binance said it was able to recover about $5.8 million worth of the ... ( read original story ...)
Bannon is helping a Vermont crypto bro get elected to the Senate
Several former aides to former President Donald Trump have been assisting Brock Pierce's anti-establishment Senate bid. ( read original story ...)
Members of Congress are asking the EPA to investigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining
Two dozen legislators sent a letter to the EPA this week asking the agency to make sure mining companies were in compliance with the Clean Air and Water Acts. ( read original story ...)
IOC labels Tokyo 2020 as first “streaming Games” as marketing report published
The International Olympic Committee has claimed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics saw a 74 per cent increase in digital viewers from Rio 2016, with the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo offers a step back to the Taisho era with retro kimono experience
Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is now offering a Retro Kimono Plan, which includes a kimono rental and fitting, hairstyling, admission to the Hundred-Step Staircase, and lunch or afternoon tea at one of its ... ( read original story ...)
Hey, HBO, Give Us Season 2 of ‘Tokyo Vice’
Here's everything we know about season 2 of 'Tokyo Vice,' HBO Max's show based on Jake Adelstein's book about the yakuza. ( read original story ...)