The robot appeared in the hotel hallway as if out of nowhere, R2D2-sized, silently rolling, on a mission of undetermined nature from its robot overlords. A group of us Yankee ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s cautious stance aims to balance economic activity with inflation control.
The BOJ kept interest rates at 0.25% after August's CPI showed a 2.8% increase, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic concerns.
Japan, a tourism hot spot, is losing its passion for travel
Travel has been a go-to recreational choice for Japanese nationals since the economic boom era. Domestic trips were the top pastime last year in terms of participation rate, according to a white paper published by the Japan Productivity Center.
Biden and Japan’s Kishida discuss shared concerns over South China Sea
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed diplomacy with China and their shared concerns over "coercive and destabilizing activities" in the South China Sea during a meeting on Saturday at the Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, ( read original story ...)
Japan Hour – Gaia Series 58 : The truth on the slow progress of recovery and reconstruction since Great East Japan Earthquake
This week’s episode explores Suzu and Wajima's recovery from a devastating earthquake, revealing the profound impact on local businesses and residents as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding. ( read original story ...)
Sony Expands Into Blockchain Amid Calls for Looser Crypto Regulations in Japan
Sony has joined a growing list of Japanese companies exploring blockchain technology as Japan’s crypto market begins to recover.
Donald Trump’s Crypto Project Details: When, How, And Where To Buy
On the other hand, much of the audience, which peaked at over 50,000 listeners, was likely more interested in finding out when, how, and where to invest. The answer: A governance token called WLFI will be sold on public exchanges.
Column: Trump and his family jump into crypto, which the FBI calls a hive of ‘pervasive’ criminality
A new FBI report says the U.S. is the world center of crypto fraud. Donald Trump and his family just announced a big crypto venture.
Japan’s Nikkei books best week since mid-Aug
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday and logged its best week since mid-August, but gains were capped as the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan set the stage for future interest rate hikes.
Fiji wins Pacific Nations Cup after overwhelming Japan in Osaka
Fiji has overwhelmed Japan from a 10-10 halftime deadlock to win an energetic Pacific Nations Cup final 41-17 in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s crypto burger stunt draws increased attention to bitcoin
At the venue, Trump exhorted supporters to vote in November, and reminded the bitcoin community that he was committed to creating a more pro-crypto regulatory environment. For PubKey co-owner Thomas Pacchia,
Crypto Biz: Circle prepares to debut on Wall Street
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Circle’s IPO, Cathedra’s shift from Bitcoin mining, MicroStrategy’s third debt offering of 2024 and BitGo’s regulated custody for native protocol tokens.
Heavy rain in Japan leaves 1 dead, several others missing, as region continues recovering from earthquake
The deluges in Japan caused swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake
Japan orders mass evacuation as heavy rain lashes region recovering from earthquake - Noto peninsula is still recovering from a devastating earthquake that killed 370 people early this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan orders evacuations as heavy rains trigger floods in earthquake-hit region
Japanese authorities told tens of thousands of people to evacuate the quake-hit region of Ishikawa on Saturday as “unprecedented” rains triggered floods and landslides. A dozen rivers in the region ... ( read original story ...)
WATCH: Naomi Osaka goes on shopping spree, shows off various skirts she got after ‘challenging’ herself to wear more
In a recent TikTok, Naomi Osaka shared a peek into her latest purchases, showing off a variety of items she picked up. She started with some cute hair clips, even trying one on and giving fans a quick "side-view" to show how it looked. ( read original story ...)