Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench—seven kilometers below sea level—lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth. ( read original story ...)
Trump Family Expands Crypto Empire With $6.4 Billion Venture
President Donald Trump and his family are expanding their cryptocurrency empire with plans for a digital asset treasury company. The announcement comes as Eric Trump is scheduled for a crypto-focused ...
Ethereum rally continues as recent crypto softness puts bitcoin price at ‘inflection point’
Cryptocurrencies were rallying on Wednesday, with ethereum ( ETH-USD) continuing to lead the charge, rising more than 2.5%, among the major cryptocurrencies, while bitcoin ( BTC-USD) and Ripple's XRP ...
Alliance Agriflex 372 called world’s largest ag tire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Yokohama-ATG has unveiled the Alliance IF1400/45R32 CFO Agriflex 372, that it claims is the largest agricultural tire in the world by inflation volume. The Agriflex 372 boasts a 207 ... ( read original story ...)
‘Africa hometowns’ trigger xenophobic backlash in Japan
Media coverage in the four countries, and Japanese-language references to the articles, have been blamed for triggering an ugly backlash on social media in Japan, along with a wave of angry calls and ... ( read original story ...)
Tire makers close plants while new production begins
First, the Japanese tire maker announced it was closing its off-the-road (OTR) tire factory in Hadera, Israel, by the end of 2024. The 70-year-old Alliance Tire Co. Ltd. plant made 42,000 metric tons ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wears Crystal-Embellished US Open Outfit Featuring a Bedazzled Labubu Named ‘Billie Jean Bling’
Naomi Osaka played her opening US Open match in an elaborate crystal-embellished ensemble that included a matching bedazzled Labubu. ( read original story ...)
South Korea studies Japan’s MGM Osaka resort and its potential market effects
In response to the projected impact of MGM Osaka, Kangwon Land has begun planning the redevelopment of its High1 resort into a wellness and sports-centered destination. The project, branded as “K-HIT, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka honors tennis legend with bold US Open fashion statement
At the opening of the US Open, Naomi Osaka won in a rose-themed outfit that featured a surprising, trendy homage to a tennis legend. ( read original story ...)
Japan bitcoin proxy seeks $880m from overseas shares
The estimated net proceeds are from selling 180 million shares in an underwritten offering, according to a statement on Wednesday.
Top investment analyst predicts 30% surge in ‘trailblazing’ crypto stock
The analyst hailed the firm's "trailblazing" approach, strong execution, and innovative financing. MicroStrategy, which adopted the Bitcoin treasury strategy in 2020, has seen its shares rise by ...
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka’s Outfit at the US Open Had an Adorable Twist
Naomi Osaka didn’t bring the 24-karat gold Labubu at the 2025 U.S Open—but her own little Labubu stole the spotlight. ( read original story ...)
Bones, skull found by divers at undersea mine in Japan where over 100 Korean forced laborers died in WWII
In February 1942, part of the ceiling of a mine shaft collapsed, flooding the mine and killing the 183 workers inside. ( read original story ...)
Weaker yen, Osaka casino bet spark Singapore property investors’ rush …
Singapore investors are snapping up Japanese real estate, lured by a weaker yen and the prospect of tourism-driven growth in the second-largest metropolitan area Osaka. International property ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bitcoin Proxy Seeks $880 Million From Overseas Shares (1)
Japan’s Metaplanet Inc. plans to raise ¥130.3 billion ($880 million) by issuing new shares in overseas markets in its latest bid to secure cash to buy Bitcoin after a stock slump.
Bitcoin treasuries near $100 billion mark as Japan’s Metaplanet plans $880 million investment
Japan-listed Metaplanet has announced plans to issue new shares, aiming to raise $881 million to finance additional Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet is the fifth-largest holder of Bitcoin, valued at $2.1 ...