They call themselves the Gomi Hiroi Samurai — or the “Samurai Who Pick Up Litter.” These sword-wielding eco-warriors have turned garbage collecting into a choreographed performance. ( read original story ...)
How Japan got its swagger back
Helped by an escape from decades of deflation, the stock market is at a 33-year high and the economy rebounding. But can this rally last? ( read original story ...)
How summer became Japan’s ‘spooky season’
For many cultures that celebrate Halloween, costumes and scary stories do not come around until October, when the air becomes cooler to make way for the winter. In Japan, however, these things arrive about three months earlier — and right in the scorching heat of summer. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya and Beyond : Exploring the other side of Japan
When nine people in the office including this writer managed to get Cebu Pacific tickets to Nagoya, Japan, it was unimaginable. For all of us, this meant that we had to start preparing the paperwork ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya vs SanFrecce Hiroshima Prediction: This Proper Elite Clash Should Yield At Least Four Combined Goals
The J1 League starts again with Nagoya clashing with SanFrecce Hiroshima in another enthralling league contest. The hosts who possess a determined victory rate equal to the guests, look to demonstrate ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Is Where the Past and Future Meet and a Great Place to Visit
Tokyo's gastronomy is just as varied and exciting. The city boasts more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other, so those who enjoy fine dining will not be disappointed. But don't fret if your ... ( read original story ...)
How the FBI prevented $130 million in crypto ransomware attacks by hacking the hackers behind Hive
Fortune Crypto provides smart and timely news about Bitcoin, Ethereum and how startups and big companies are using blockchain to transform finance and investing.
‘No need to blow up 8 years of building’ over one U.S. regulator—institutional investors offer a reassuring long view of crypto
The crypto industry is more volatile than most, so it's not surprising many people tend to view it through all-or-nothing narratives. Depending on your point of view, crypto is either about to take ...
Bitcoin Miami 2023 underway after lengthy ‘crypto winter’ cuts prices in half
CNBC’s Mackenzie Sigalos joins 'Squawk on the Street' from the year's biggest cryptocurrency event, Bitcoin Miami 2023.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Surges to 33-Year Peak, With an 18% YTD Gain
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average closed at a 33-year high on Friday, reaching levels last seen over three decades ago. The index, which has risen 18% this year, saw particular investment from foreign ...
Bank of Japan chief warns against premature policy change even after price jump
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda continued to strike a dovish tone hours after data showed underlying inflation accelerating to the fastest pace in more than four decades. “The cost of impeding the ...
Football: Yuya Asano hits late winner as Sapporo beat Kyoto
Yuya Asano headed in the winner late in the second half as Consadole Sapporo won 2-1 at home to Kyoto Sanga in Friday's only J-Lea ... ( read original story ...)
Korean American man calls out livestreamer for harassing people in Tokyo about WWII
A Korean American man from Texas confronted an American livestreamer filming himself harassing train passengers in Tokyo. Videos of the incident, which involved a content creator known as JohnnySomali ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to travel thousands of miles to Japan to attend G-7 meeting
We were sure that our president would be where Ukraine needed him, in any part of the world, to solve the issue of stability of our country,” Danilov said Friday on Ukrainian national television. “There will be very important matters decided there, ( read original story ...)
Activists question Japan’s ‘lack of urgency’ on climate action as G7 begins: ‘We need a grander vision’
Experts tell Stuti Mishra that climate action measures at the G7 summit might be coming in too late as Japan’s own track record on climate action is pushed into the spotlight ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s Zelensky caps frenetic week of diplomacy with plans to appear in person at Japan’s G7 summit
Volodymyr Zelensky will travel in person to Japan for the Group of Seven (G7) summit, according to an official familiar with the planning, a stark display of confidence and Western solidarity as the Ukraine’s wartime leader tries to keep crucial support from allied nations flowing. ( read original story ...)