It’s hard to find a city more appropriate for Polo Ralph Lauren than Tokyo. There’s countless similarities drawing them together: the embrace of color, the lightning-quick pace, the respect for ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC to Build Japan’s Most Advanced Semiconductor Fab
"After conducting due diligence, we announce our intention to build a specialty technology fab in Japan, subject to our board of directors approval," announced CC Wei, chief executive officer of TSMC, ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer, Lakestars go for top spot
Kiefer Ravena’s Shiga Lakestars shoot for the solo lead while debuting Dwight Ramos and his Toyama team aim for a breakthrough win against Ray Parks Jr. and his Nagoya teammates in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Williams, Djokovic, Federer: Indian Wells honours top stars with cardboard cutouts
This year’s Indian Wells event is missing a number of the world's top players, but organisers have still found a way to make sure they’re not forgotten. Outside stadium two at the Indian Wells Tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Now Channeling: Naomi Osaka’s Free-Spirited Vacation Style in Greece
Shop tennis player Naomi Osaka's incredible Greece travel style, from her Alberta Ferretti tie-dye caftan dress to her paisley printed boho set. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto top 2021 Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best major cities in the world
But having three cities in the same country take the top three spots in the same awards list is a feat unto itself. JNTO Canada is understandably proud to share that Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto earned the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Imperiling $7 Trillion Of Stocks Makes China’s Point
The problem is the way crypto risks are “creeping” into more than $7 trillion worth of market capitalization in the old-school analog stock market. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.81%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.81%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Sugimoto blasts Buffaloes past Fighters
Pacific League home run leader Yutaro Sugimoto hit a three-run homer, powering the league-leading Orix Buffaloes past the Nippon Ha ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to host first World Triathlon Championship and Para Series events of 2022
World Triathlon Championship Series will resume in Yokohama in Japan in May alongside the start of the World Triathlon Para Series, after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 57 new cases and 7 deaths from COVID-19
Tokyo reported 57 fresh novel coronavirus infections on Oct. 15, down 81 from a week ago, and seven deaths from COVID-19 among patients in their 50s to 90s. ( read original story ...)
Japan, S Korea leaders look to deepen ties, despite strains
The leaders of Japan and South Korea spoke by phone on Friday, saying they would look to deepen ties in the face of regional security threats, despite badly strained bilateral relations. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro preparing online training for railway operators overseas
Japanese subway operator Tokyo Metro is developing an educational business for employees of overseas transport providers. ( read original story ...)
Inside the World of Black Bitcoin, Where Crypto Is About Making More Than Just Money
At the Black Blockchain Summit, there is almost no conversation about making money that does not carry with it the possibility of liberation. This is not simply a gathering for those who would like to ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum could soon hit a record high of $4,900 thanks to its growing power in the crypto market, Fundstrat says
Ethereum's token looks set for a breakout and could soon top $4,900, research house Fundstrat has forecast. Analysts said ether's market share has grown in recent days, a positive sign for the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin briefly hits $60,000 for the 1st time since April as crypto ETFs look set for watershed SEC approval
Market sentiment is on the upturn as the SEC appears ready to allow the first US bitcoin futures ETF to start trading next week. ( read original story ...)