New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Prominent crypto critic says someone offered bribes to take down a blog post
Crypto critic Molly White received emails from a purported lawyer and someone working for a “reputation management company” offering bribes in exchange for the takedown of a blog post about the arrest ...
Wary of Japan’s “Asian NATO” Proposal, Neighboring Countries Stick With Web of Alternatives
In the lead-up to his election, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba floated the idea of an "Asian NATO" to deter the increasing aggressiveness of China in the Asia-Pacific region. The prospect of s ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Sustaining Japan’s social security an urgent issue as population ages, shrinks
As Japan faces a declining birth rate and aging population, there is an urgent need to improve the sustainability of the social security system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya on high alert for weekend crowding ahead of Halloween
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is carrying out increased patrols in its busy districts as it expects to draw the largest crowds of this year's Halloween period on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Wary of Japan’s “Asian NATO” Proposal, Neighboring Countries Stick With Web of Alternatives to Deter China
In the lead-up to his election, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba floated the idea of an "Asian NATO" to deter the increasing aggressiveness of China in the Asia-Pacific region. The prospect of setting up an alliance in the Asia-Pacific region resembling the collective defense promised by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty is hindered ...
Final campaigning in tight Japan election
TOKYO: Candidates in Japan's super-tight parliamentary election will make last-ditch appeals to voters on Saturday (Oct 26), with opinion polls suggesting the ruling coalition might fall short of a majority. ( read original story ...)
Automation manufacturer to sell Sunnyvale office
A Japanese product manufacturer is selling its 83,600-square-foot building in Sunnyvale. ( read original story ...)
U.S., South Korea, Japan voice ‘grave concern’ over North Korean troops in Russia
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and his counterparts from Japan and South Korea on Friday issued a joint statement voicing "grave concern" over North Korea's move sending soldiers to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s financial group pushes for Bitcoin and Ether for crypto ETFs
Japanese financial leaders propose crypto ETFs focused on Bitcoin and Ether, aiming to align with global financial trends.
What Crypto Investors Should Expect From A Pro-Crypto Congress
Congress looks set to pivot to a pro-crypto stance, and investors should take that into account when looking forward ...
Naomi Osaka Swells With Motherly Pride as Daughter Shai’s Remarkable Clarity Outshines Her Own Confusion
Naomi Osaka’s season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. The post Naomi Osaka Swells With Motherly Pride as Daughter Shai’s Remarkable Clarity Outshines Her Own Confusion appeared first on EssentiallySports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Raccoon’s Crew Brings the Osaka Streets to Life in New Video ‘Manariki’
From the Osaka, Japan-based Raccoon's crew comes "Manariki"—a ripping new full-length video featuring an impressive lineup of skateboarders who aren't afraid push boundaries and think outside the box. Settle in and get stoked: ( read original story ...)
IMF sees weak yen beneficial for Japan’s economy
A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in the cost of imports, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Friday. Nada Choueiri, the ... ( read original story ...)
Most Male Voters Don’t Care About Crypto: Poll
Both Trump and Harris have included cryptocurrency in their electoral platforms, but a new poll of male voters shows most men aren't swayed.
Crypto Firm Circle’s IPO Ambitions Remain Despite Delay, CEO Says
Cryptocurrency company Circle Internet Financial Ltd.’s yearslong ambitions to go public are alive and well, and the company has no need to tap private markets for capital as it continues to pursue a ...