An underground mountain-sized chunk of rock may be affecting paths of large earthquakes in southern Japan. The dense igneous rock, known as the Kumano pluton, is lurking about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hitachi to suspend Russia operations after Ukraine request -Nikkei
Japan's Hitachi decided on Thursday to suspend operations in Russia following a request from the Ukrainian government to do so, the Nikkei newspaper said.The company said in a statement on Thursday it ... ( read original story ...)
Anime franchise Uma Musume takes over trains in Tokyo with horse girl artwork【Photos】
Fans of the series that turned real race horses into cute anime girls will definitely want to ride this. In Japan, it’s pretty common to hear about trains getting “jacked,” or “jakku sareru,” as it’s ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo Launch Trailer Released
In case you somehow missed it, Bethesda and Tango Gameworks released the launch trailer for the upcoming video game Ghostwire: Tokyo during the recent PlayStation State of Play. Given that the video ... ( read original story ...)
Japan commissioned first of new submarine class
The Taigei is the third submarine in the world to use lithium-ion batteries as its power source after the last two Soryu-class subs. ( read original story ...)
Osaka readies for Indian Wells challenge
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka returns to Indian Wells, scene of her breakthrough triumph in 2018, with a new outlook on a tennis career plunged into turmoil in 2021. The Japanese star will ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo dev Ikumi Nakamura announces new studio Unseen, will keep making horror games
Many gamers became familiar with former Tango Gameworks developer Ikumi Nakamura when she took to the stage to delightfully present Ghostwire: Tokyo to the E3 2019 audience. She left the studio later ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo – 18-Minute Gameplay Video
The most in-depth look ever of the upcoming action-adventure game Ghostwire: Tokyo has been released in the form of a new 18-minute video. ( read original story ...)
Former Ghostwire Tokyo director Ikumi Nakamura unveils her new studio: Unseen
Tokyo, has unveiled her new Japan-based studio Unseen. The announcement calls the new venture a “borderless and mysterious” game development studio. They claim their Tokyo base will act as a terminal ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo operator, Japan Tobacco to suspend Russia operations in U-turn
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co and Japan Tobacco Inc on Thursday said they would suspend operations in Russia, in a U-turn by the Japanese consumer giants which had indicated they would stay in the ... ( read original story ...)
What Biden’s Crypto Policy Directive Means to Small Business
The executive order had no new policies or regulations. Instead, it ordered a first-of-its-kind government-wide collaborative study to research crypto and form recommendations ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s executive order signals US crypto regulations are on horizon
US President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on cryptocurrencies, signaling broader future oversight of the industry. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s wealthy investors: Who they are
The study found that individuals involved with crypto, either as a founder or investor, have several characteristics that set them apart from the generally wealthy. ( read original story ...)
Japan grants $22.5 million aid to Nepal for drinking water project
Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, Kikuta Yutaka and Nepalese Ministry of Finance, Secretary, Madhu Kumar Marasini signed the documents, according to a press statement. ( read original story ...)
Spring has arrived! Welcome to the Spring Festival at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, also known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo!
From late March to early April, Tokyo’s Sumida Park, with around 500 sakura trees, erupts in cherry blossoms. Sumida Park has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 10,080 new COVID cases
Tokyo confirmed over 10,000 new coronavirus infections on Thursday. The daily tally is down about 2,200 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)