Three university students from Tokyo arrested in connection with the theft of a large number of items of the Osaka Expo's official character ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Catch ’em all but dump the fries. Pokémon fans leave McDonald’s Japan in massive food waste drama
Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald’s restaurants in Japan as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor eager to make another bid for metropolis plan
The plan, which has been rejected twice in referendums, would scrap the city of Osaka and reorganize it into special administrative districts under Osaka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan starts anti-dumping probe into hot-dip galvanized steel from China, S.Korea
Japan has launched an anti-dumping investigation into hot-dip galvanized steel from China and South Korea, the country's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Top crypto VC Matt Huang to lead Stripe blockchain Tempo as CEO, stay at Paradigm
As Stripe pushes further into crypto with its planned blockchain Tempo, the fintech giant is getting a heavyweight to lead the project. Matt Huang, the cofounder and managing partner at the influential crypto venture firm Paradigm,
Japan manufacturers’ sentiment rises in August after US trade deal, but tariffs cloud outlook: Reuters Tankan poll
Japanese manufacturers grew more confident about business conditions in August after a trade agreement between Tokyo and Washington, but remained cautious about the outlook due to potential U.S.
Japan’s wholesale inflation slows for 4th month in July
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in July, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the central bank's view that upward price pressure from raw material costs will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan July wholesale prices rise 2.6 pct yr/yr
Japanese wholesale prices rose 2.6 percent in the year to July, Bank of Japan data showed on Wednesday.[JPCGPY=ECI] The rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ sentiment rises in August after US trade deal, but tariffs cloud outlook: Reuters poll
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturers grew more confident about business conditions in August after a trade agreement between Tokyo and Washington, but remained cautious about the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka students translate A-bomb survivor’s picture story into over 100 languages
In a bid to convey the horror of nuclear weapons to people across the world, high school students from Osaka have translated a story on the H ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka behavior called out by fellow tennis player with $30M point
Naomi Osaka has recently apologized after backlash for not congratulating Victoria Mboko in Canadian Open final speech. ( read original story ...)
Japan adopts stricter safety rules after deaths
Japanese boxing officials vote to implement stricter rules on weight loss and will also introduce urine tests following the deaths of two fighters in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
How $100m ‘Crypto King’ John Woeltz went from school goth to alleged torturer, and why his parents had to bail him out
I know his whole family. It’s heartbreaking. I don’t know what happened. He was a really good person,” one former classmate told The Post.
Crypto stock jumps 182% after Peter Thiel buys stake
Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and billionaire tech investor, has acquired 7.5% ownership of Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury (DAT) firm 180 Life Sciences Corp. Following the announcement, shares in the company jumped over 90% in early trading on Tuesday. At press time, 180 Life Sciences Corp (ATNF) is trading at $9.490, up 182%.
Japan’s Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury With 518 BTC Purchase, Stock Reacts
Metaplanet has added 518 BTC worth $61.4M to its treasury, raising holdings to 18,113 BTC as part of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Apple TV+ Debuts ‘Adventure: Hill Climb’ Film Featuring Yokohama Tires
The Yokohama Pikes Peak film on Apple TV+ follows Laura Hayes’ record-breaking run using ADVAN tires on the legendary mountain. ( read original story ...)