The upcoming ICSPM32 conference, taking place from November 18 to 20, 2024 at Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo, promises to be a significant event for the global nanotechnology community. Dr. Park's ... ( read original story ...)
In This Tokyo Rock Novel, the Cool Kids Are Not All Right
(I’ll refer to the narrator as Izumi, for clarity’s sake.) Izumi is in her early 20s in 1970s Tokyo when the story begins, subsisting on a delicious diet of cigarettes and ice cream. Her hair is cut ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima Radioactive Debris Reaches Lab After Secret Robot Operation
A small amount of radioactive debris removed by a robot from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has arrived at a research lab near Tokyo, the plant operator said Tuesday, after a journey kept secret for safety reasons. The announcement comes after ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of passengers on 2 different flights to Japan fell ill with symptoms like vomiting and stomach pain
Dozens of passengers fell ill with symptoms of food poisoning on United Airlines and Japan Airlines flights last Thursday. Both flights were traveling from Guam, an island in the western Pacific Ocean, to Tokyo Narita Airport. The Japanese national ... ( read original story ...)
Welcome to the Donald Trump Era of Crypto
On Monday morning, the research firm Bernstein came out with some advice about crypto for its Wall Street clients: “Buy everything you can.” Ever since the invention of bitcoin 15 years ago, this would be the kind of bloodshot,
Ex-FanDuel Co-Founders Launch Crypto Sportsbook BetHog Amid Trump Bump
Former FanDuel Co-Founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones have aspirations to offer the crypto sportsbook in certain U.S. jurisdictions where feasible.
Japan won’t raise taxes to fund US$65 billion chips aid: Industry minister
TOKYO: Japan's government is not planning any tax hike to finance its 10 trillion yen (US$65 billion) plan to support domestic semiconductor and artificial intelligence projects, industry minister ...
Yokohama Has a New UTV Tire, Travis Pastrana Tests It With Wheelies and Drifts
You want to hand it over to "Wonder Boy" Travis Pastrana. And that's exactly what Yokohama did with its brand-new Geolander MT side-by-side tires. They even hand-delivered the tires to Travis at ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo Shoemaker Says Custom Footwear Is Worth the Effort
Bespoke shoes must rank among the world’s most luxurious gifts. They are made of high-quality materials and shaped to fit every contour of the recipient’s foot — comfort in a shoe box. But how does ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carmakers are losing ground as China surges ahead in the EV race
Toyota, Honda, and Nissan recently reported underwhelming earnings, pressured by China's competitive EV market. ( read original story ...)
Buying Land in Japan’s Countryside: My Story
What’s it really like to buy land in Japan’s rural areas? Join me as I share my journey to owning a plot in Nikko, Japan. From managing real estate surprises to envisioning a countryside lifestyle, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitbank Expands Global Reach with New Blockchain Investment Arm
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has recently entered the global market by creating another subsidiary, Bitbank Ventures. This new entity aims to invest ...
Bitcoin Nears $90,000 as Crypto Market Exceeds Pandemic-Era Peak
Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset close to $90,000 for the first time and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.
Crypto shorters bleed heavy amid “Extreme Greed” sentiments
The much anticipated bull run led by Bitcoin (BTC) is making shorters bleed heavily. The biggest crypto breached the $89,000 price level with a surge of over 10% in the last 24 hours. However, $90,000 now looks like just a formality as the Fear and Greed index is flashing “Extreme Greed” on the chart.
Yokohama’s close support for college students
Leading tyre manufacturer Yokohama is building close bonds with Northampton College by providing educational talks on logistics and by donating a retired lorry for its mechanical students to practice ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is extremely motivated to come back and win Grand Slams, says coach Mouratoglou
New Delhi: Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is on a mission to revive her career, driven by a desire to capture more major titles. After a challenging period marked by mental health ... ( read original story ...)