Japan has said it would join America in defending Taiwan against a Chinese invasion, treating any such attack as an “existential threat” that could lead to an assault on its own territory.The ... ( read original story ...)
Want to Live in an Abandoned House in Japan? Here’s Why it’s Not Really ‘Free’
You may have seen some viral headlines over the years about “free” or cheap abandoned properties available in Japan. Everyone from CNBC to CNN has talked about it. While Japan’s government is trying ... ( read original story ...)
Sotheby’s Auctions 101-Carat Diamond in New Milestone for Crypto
International auction house Sotheby’s will accept payment in Bitcoin or Ether at the sale of a 101.38-carat diamond this Friday, marking another milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Moderate 4.1 quake hits near Ise, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Ise, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED), ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Japan considering barring all fans at Olympic events – paper
Japan's government is floating proposals that would ban fans from all Olympic events, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday, as officials scramble to address public concerns about the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains
The Nikkei had slid more than 0.6% in the previous session after a rise in Covid-19 cases in Tokyo over the weekend. Industrial machinery manufacturer Hitachi Zozen was the biggest percentage gainer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s CBDC issuance unclear; more information to be released late 2022
A lawmaker overseeing Japan’s CBDC project has said that the country will know more about what their digital yen will be like late next year. ( read original story ...)
Secret Nintendo Café in Tokyo Opens to the Public
For years, a former Nintendo Co. employee ran a members-only diner at a secret location in Tokyo, frequented by movers and shakers in the video game industry. After closing its doors just before the ... ( read original story ...)
Secret Nintendo Café in Tokyo Opens Doors to the Public
For years, a former Nintendo Co. employee ran a members-only diner at a secret location in Tokyo, frequented by movers and shakers in the video game industry. After closing its doors just before the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka dismisses ‘squeaky image’ in Netflix docuseries
Netflix released the trailer for its upcoming docuseries "Naomi Osaka" on Tuesday. The three part series followed the tennis player for two years. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Candid About the Pressures of Attention and Activism in New Netflix Docuseries
Naomi Osaka is more just an athlete. That's the message the 23-year-old tennis star is struggling with in the trailer for her upcoming Netflix docuseries, Naomi Osaka, which follows the four-time ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka No Longer Cares ‘What Anyone Has To Say’ In Netflix Docuseries On Her Life
The official trailer for the Netflix documentary based on famed tennis player Naomi Osaka has just dropped. "No one really knows all the sacrifices that you make," Osaka says in the opening of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Getting a Netflix Docuseries
Naomi Osaka is swinging into our Netflix queues. The tennis champion will debut a three-part documentary series about her life and meteoric rise on the streaming platform later this month. Directed by ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson not named to U.S. relay team, won’t compete in Tokyo Olympics
Richardson will not be granted a shorter suspension to compete on the international stage after testing positive for marijuana, USA Track & Field said. ( read original story ...)
Russia Was Banned From the Tokyo Olympics. These Athletes Are Finding Other Ways to Compete
Russian long jumper Darya Klishina says has been waiting for her Olympic moment since she was 16 years old, when was professionally training in Moscow, some 112 miles from her small hometown of Tver. ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson Not Named on Relay Team for Tokyo Olympics After Positive Marijuana Test
"While our heartfelt understanding lies with Sha'Carri, we must also maintain fairness for all of the athletes who attempted to realize their dreams" of being on the Olympics team, officials said ... ( read original story ...)