Most of us have lived through a disaster or crisis, so have some understanding of how to cope and stay resilient. But no one is immune to the effects of stress and pressure, and the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
New Osaka hotel sets sights on summer unveiling
With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel has announced plans for a third-quarter ... ( read original story ...)
The major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes
Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused the most widespread disruption the sports world has seen, it’s not the first time they have been paused. Here are other events that have brought sports to ... ( read original story ...)
Just in time for the Cherry Blossoms: Fly business class for cheap to Tokyo or Seoul in 2021
At TPG, we paused traveling to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Local and national governments around the globe are now debating the appropriate levels of isolation and distancing. Before booking ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Polymath Sees Good Math in Security Tokens
Polymath is creating a global blockchain platform for issuing and investing in security tokens. (Remember, security tokens in the crypto space are defined as digital versions of financial securities ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan’s soccer J-League set to restart without fans
Japan’s top-flight soccer league is ready to resume its season within weeks of the country's pro baseball league starting play. The J-League is expected to officially announce its plans on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cybersecurity News: Japan To Consider New Laws After Professional Wrestler, ‘Terrace House’ Star’s Suicide
Japanese government officials are pushing for stricter cyberbullying laws following the suicide of a beloved professional wrestler. ( read original story ...)
Major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes
Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused the most widespread disruption the sports world has seen, it’s not the first time they have been paused. Here are other events that have brought sports to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor Koike to run for re-election in July, paper says
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, the first woman to win election to one of the highest-profile posts in Japanese politics, has decided to run for re-election in a vote set for July, the Yomiuri newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
‘Terrace House Tokyo’ canceled following Hana Kimura’s death
"Terrace House Tokyo," the newest season of Japanese reality series "Terrace House," has been canceled following the death of cast member and professional wrestler Hana Kimura. ( read original story ...)
Google Goes Blockchain? New Deal Opens A Door To Crypto
A new partnership is a boost for functional blockchain and, perhaps, a decentralized future for Google Cloud. Will Google's new blockchain partnership be a model for loads of content delivery? Google, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Another Trillion Dollar Stimulus Package To Combat Covid-19 Pandemic Impact
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet has approved a $1.1 trillion stimulus package to help mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the world’s third-largest ec ... ( read original story ...)
Europe and Japan Unveil New Stimulus Proposals
The European Union is faced with a pivotal decision about its future, and Japan is set to double its coronavirus stimulus spending. ( read original story ...)
Disneyland: Could Tokyo theme park reopen with a ‘no screaming’ rule?
The East Japan and West Japan Theme Park Associations, who make rules when it comes to theme parks, have suggested some of these measures. 1. Restricting the number of people who can enter theme parks ... ( read original story ...)
22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka made $37 million last year, surpassing Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete. Here’s how she did it.
On the heels of back-to-back Grand Slam wins and on the cusp of playing in the Olympics, Naomi Osaka landed several lucrative endorsement deals. ( read original story ...)
FGC Group Expands Into Property Side of Cryptocurrency Investment Through Real Estate Development in Africa, Europe
FGC Group announced today that they will expand their Property Desk to meet demand by property investors by launching a fully tokenised property development in Lagos, Nigeria. Potential in this market ... ( read original story ...)