From geisha being harassed to arguments in the carparks of ski towns, the island nation is experiencing a range of issues due to the incredible influx of visitors in recent months. ( read original story ...)
Philippines defence minister says to discuss China’s actions with Japan counterpart
Philippine defence minister Gilberto Teodoro said he would discuss China's attempts to change the international order during a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in Manila on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Trader Predicts Relief Rally for Altcoin Market, Says One Layer-1 Crypto Looking To Move Further Up
An analyst known for calling the November 2021 crypto bull cycle top believes that the altcoin market is about to witness the return of bullish momentum.
Hokkaido man who fell victim to ‘arrest warrant’ scam unveils fraudsters’ tactics
Imagine one day being suddenly accused of a crime you know nothing about. This was the reality for a man in his 70s living in Sapporo's Chu ... ( read original story ...)
68-year-old man arrested for assaulting taxi driver in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 68-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting a taxi driver in his 40s after they got into a dispute over the fare. According to police, the incident occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Earth’s Oceans Were Once Green—And They Might Be Turning Green Again
For most of human history, Earth has been known as the “Pale Blue Dot,” a term popularized by astronomer Carl Sagan when referring to the iconic 1990 image taken by Voyager 1. But for billions of ... ( read original story ...)
Esports titles confirmed for Aichi-Nagoya
From a mere exhibition pastime to a medal-winning discipline, esports established itself at the Asian Games, and the 2026 edition will feature some ... ( read original story ...)
Stablecoins: the real crypto craze
In part, this reflects the broader crypto boom—but stablecoins are increasingly used for real-world purposes, too. Migrants send remittances with them, replacing a correspondent-banking system beset by high fees and delays.
Big Day for Crypto Goes South in a Hurry After a Giant Hack
Hours after Coinbase said the S.E.C. was dropping a lawsuit against it, another major cryptocurrency exchange reported a potentially record-setting theft.
11 e-sports golds up for grabs at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) unveiled on Saturday the list of 11 e-sports events that will be featured in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, in 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Man served fresh warrant over murder, robbery in Osaka Prefecture
The suspect, Hiroto Oki, 28, has remained silent over the murder and robbery allegations, according to the Osaka Prefectural Police. ( read original story ...)
Eleven e-sports golds up for grab at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
This marks the continuation of e-sports' growing presence at the Asian Games. First introduced as a demonstration sport during the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018, e-sports was ... ( read original story ...)
I moved back to the US after 1 year abroad in Japan. My American career is more lucrative, but life is better in Japan.
Ben Gran lived in Japan for a year teaching English. More than 20 years later, he still vividly remembers the experience and what it taught him. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
"Over time, you will likely see Berkshire's ownership of all five increase somewhat," Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. The Japanese names in Berkshire's portfolio are Itochu, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote und ... ( read original story ...)