Sonik Coin positions itself as the first ‘stake-2-speed’ meme cryptocurrency, aiming for a rapid ascent to a $100 million market cap. In its current presale phase, $SONIK is priced at just $0.000014 ...
Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Nagoya Would Pull Through
The forthcoming match between Nagoya Grampus and Kashima Antlers at the Toyota Stadiwill surely be thrillingter. Nagoya Grampus has demonstrated dominance over Kashima Antlers in their previous five ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders to visit China in Jan.
Japanese business leaders will visit China in January, the chairman of Japan's biggest business lobby said Monday, amid heightened tensions between the two nations over the release of treated ... ( read original story ...)
Accusers in Japanese boy band producer’s sex scandal say they hope for apology, compensation
Another accuser, Kauan Okamoto, spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club in April, saying he trusted foreign media more than Japanese media. Okamoto, like many others who have come forward, was part ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ETF Opportunity Doesn’t Stop at Bitcoin, Extends Into Multiple Digital Assets: Bernstein
“The crypto ETF opportunity won’t stop at just bitcoin (BTC), but will extend into multiple crypto assets,” analysts led by Gautam Chhugani wrote. The industry will get its first spot bitcoin ETF some ...
Singapore’s New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto ‘Slightly Crazy’
The 66-year-old has called crypto "purely speculative" and "slightly crazy." Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the former Singapore finance minister and central bank chairman who has called crypto "purely ...
The 5 Best Crypto To Buy In September 2023 – Bitcoin’s Worst Month
As of today, September 4, Bitcoin is currently priced at $25,857, with a market capitalization of $504.35 billion. This marks a noteworthy recovery since December 2022 when it dipped to $17,000.
Softbank Targets Over $50B Valuation for ARM’s IPO
SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) is targeting a valuation of between $50 and $54 billion for the initial public offering (IPO) of Arm Ltd. The ...
Japan announces emergency relief measures for seafood exporters hit by China’s ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. ( read original story ...)
I’ve always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly three years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Recruit employee given 25 years by Tokyo court for raping 10 women
The Tokyo District Court on Monday sentenced a former employee of a Recruit Holdings group company to 25 years in prison for raping 10 women including a job-hunting college student. Presiding Judge ... ( read original story ...)
International Oscar Race: Japan Picks Wim Wenders’ Tokyo-Set ‘Perfect Days’
Japan has picked the Wim Wenders-directed “Perfect Days” as its contender in the best international feature film race at the Oscars (see details, below). All submissions and materials for the 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
LDP and Komeito patch up rift over Tokyo candidacies
Whether the agreement can heal the growing rift between the two parties and lead to support at the polls is still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up for 6th day on hopes for U.S. rate hike pause
TOKYO, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced for the sixth straight trading day on Monday, as sentiment built that the U.S. central bank may take a break from rate hikes following signs of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allocate $140 million more to help fisheries after China’s import ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would allocate an additional 20.7 billion yen ($141.41 million) to support the fisheries industry after China's total import ban of Japanese aquatic products. ( read original story ...)
A Swedish millennial bought one of Japan’s famously cheap abandoned houses. Here’s how he turned the 100-year-old property into a luxury Airbnb.
Anton Wormann, a 30-year-old Swedish model, moved to Tokyo in 2019 after visiting for work. Wormann started buying and DIY-renovating cheap, neglected houses in his neighborhood. His most recent ... ( read original story ...)