The future remains precarious for Rikuzentakata, where more than 1,700 people died in the disaster, as many survivors have settled elsewhere and swaths of downtown lie unused. ( read original story ...)
HAX Tokyo alumni LexxPluss secures seed round to enhance warehouse robotics
See the original story in Japanese. Kawasaki, Kanagawa-based LexxPluss announced on Wednesday that it has secured an undisclosed sum in a seed round from Incubate Fund, SOSV Investments, and ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Olympic hopeful Maeda hits double to secure draw for Marinos
Tokyo Olympic hopeful Daizen Maeda netted twice as Yokohama F Marinos salvaged a 3-3 draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J-Lea ... ( read original story ...)
Drugmaker Takeda asks Japan for Moderna COVID-19 shot approval
Takeda Pharmaceutical said it had asked regulators to approve use of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, which would add a third option to Japan's vaccination programme. Japan began inoculations ... ( read original story ...)
Wary Japan firms looking out for signs of risk in Myanmar chaos
The Myanmar military's seizing of power on Feb. 1 and subsequent protests have cast a shadow over the Southeast Asian nation of 54 million people. An extended period of chaos may prompt Japanese firms ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-U.S. ambassador hails 3/11 rescue mission as example of strong Japan-U.S. ties
Operation Tomodachi was "a shining example of the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance," John Roos said in an interview ahead of the 10th anniversary of the disaster ... ( read original story ...)
Operation Hidden Treasure Is Here. If You Have Unreported Crypto, Get Legal Advice
IRS is stepping up Crypto enforcement with Operation Hidden Treasure. Spoiler Alert: crypto holders are not so hidden. ( read original story ...)
Japan Mall makes Malaysia a gateway for Japanese products to ASEAN market — JETRO
Malaysia becomes a gateway for Japanese products to the ASEAN market as envisaged in the Japan Mall project that aims to promote international online sales of a wide selection of cosmetics and foods ... ( read original story ...)
Ripple’s Asia Pacific Business Flourishing Despite SEC Lawsuit, Says CEO
The Ripple CEO said Friday that the company's business in the Asia-Pacific region has not suffered from the regulatory issues in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Social Media Buzz: Crypto Mogul Bids $2 Million for Dorsey Tweet
Twitter’s co-founder and chief executive, is selling his first-ever tweet -- “just setting up my twttr”-- on a website called Valuables that auctions tweets. The highest bid is $2 million as of ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla Model 3 Demand Spikes In Japan Following 25% Price Slash
Has Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) recent price slashes in the Japanese market played out in a way your college Economics 101 professor would be proud of? What Happened: According to a recent report by ... ( read original story ...)
Operation Hidden Treasure Is Here. If You Have Unreported Crypto, It’s Time To Get Legal Advice.
IRS is stepping up Crypto enforcement with Operation Hidden Treasure. Spoiler Alert: crypto holders are not so hidden. ( read original story ...)
Christine Ohuruogu warns disrupted preparations will affect Tokyo Olympics
The former 400 metres gold medallist hopes International Women’s Day can give a boost to the next generation of elite athletes. ( read original story ...)
A decade after Fukushima nuclear disaster, contaminated water symbolizes Japan’s struggles
Japan says it’s safe to release 1.25 million tons of treated water into the sea. But trust is in short supply. ( read original story ...)
Crypto collectibles are set to explode, says NBA Top Shot investor. Here are 3 trends to watch.
Pakman says the popularity will continue growing and major brands like Disney will create their own. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan Sends Its Private Clients a Primer on Crypto
The report, which was produced in February 2021 and obtained by CoinDesk Friday, has been distributed to clients of JPMorgan Private Bank, which requires a minimum balance of $10 million to open an ... ( read original story ...)