Large transaction volume for Bitcoin has grown considerably in 2020 along with institutional interest. Comparing the average large transaction volume on the Bitcoin blockchain for December 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan snaps 19-month decline in factory activity in Dec -PMI
Japan's factory activity ended a record 19-month run of declines in December as output stabilised for the first time in two years, suggesting manufacturers are shaking off the negative impact from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Declare State of Emergency for Tokyo Area This Week -Fuji TV
Japan is considering declaring a state of emergency for capital Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures as early as this week, Fuji TV reported on Monday, as coronavirus cases climb. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan snaps 19-month decline in factory activity in December – PMI
Japan's factory activity ended a record 19-month run of declines in December as output stabilised for the first time in two years, suggesting manufacturers are shaking off the negative impact from the ... ( read original story ...)
Jozankei Onsen: The great Kappa King awaits you in Sapporo’s backyard
Hot spring villages are often located far away from major cities, but this isn’t the case with Jozankei. Part of what attracts visitors to this lush area is its proximity to Sapporo, Hokkaido’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeking signs of optimism amid dire news for the economy and Olympics preparation
The year 2020 was not a good one for the Japanese economy. It was battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, as were many other economies in the region. While Japan's economy did show some signs of recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Marines Prepare for Rising Challenge From China’s Military With Island Training
The Marine Corps is stepping up training in Japan for island-based conflict in the Western Pacific, putting it at the leading edge of a pivot by the U.S. to face the military challenge from China. ( read original story ...)
New Nails in the Crypto-Anarchism Containment Coffin
Crypto-anarchism (or crypto-anarchy) is a form of anarchy accomplished through computer technology. Crypto-anarchists develop and employ their own cryptographic techniques to prevent knowledge of the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Update, Jan. 3: Ethereum Eyes $1k, Dogecoin Down 19%
What Happened: Ethereum (ETH), the second leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has gained over 18.19% in the last 24 hours and was trading at $951.85 at press time, with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan debates state of emergency while Tokyo cries for action
Japanese leaders on Sunday debated declaring a state of emergency while also exploring less drastic options such as punishing noncompliant businesses, frustrating a capital city seeking swift, blanket ... ( read original story ...)
What to watch in the crypto world in 2021
The IPO will bring mainstream recognition to the nascent crypto finance sector. Other crypto companies like eToro, an Israeli social trading platform, and ConsenSys, a developer of blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Intruder caught after breaking into Japan’s imperial place
An intruder broke into Japan’s imperial palace, the home of its royal family, and roamed around the complex before being detained.The 29-year-old man spent two hours in the Akasaka Palace before ... ( read original story ...)
Prototype Microprocessor Developed Using Superconductors – 80 Times More Energy Efficient
Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that are about 80 times more energy efficient than the state-of-the-art ... ( read original story ...)
Numbers that defined Japan in 2020 and beyond
Here are five other numbers to help fill-in the picture of the world’s third-biggest economy as it enters 2021. Y140m ($1.36m): The cost to the city of Tokyo of removing almost 14 tonnes of uninvited ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan at 05:24:16 GMT on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-rooted Naomi Osaka nets ‘Athlete of the Year’ honors after notable tennis and activism
Haiti-rooted Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2020 — for overall stellar play, capturing her third Grand Slam title, and taking ... ( read original story ...)