A new tourist facility in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward is in the works, featuring a colorful comic strip exterior design, as well as a first floor ... ( read original story ...)
Why does every movie dystopia look like downtown Tokyo?
Whether it’s Blade Runner, an episode of Love, Death & Robots, Brazil or Total Recall, the future is often clothed in the aesthetic of downtown Tokyo, especially if it’s bleak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panthalassa wins $20M Saudi Cup; Baffert 2nd again
Panthalassa led all the way to win the $20 million Saudi Cup by three-quarters of a length on Saturday night, relegating trainer Bob Baffert’s horse, Country Grammer, to second place for the second ... ( read original story ...)
Kiplangat wants déjà vu in Osaka
By virtue of his name, Victor Kiplangat is already a winner. And since his debut over the 42km distance, he has tried to match his name. Kiplangat announced himself to the nation proper after ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Opens Up About Pregnancy Journey So Far: ‘Winging It’
Naomi Osaka is getting her house in order as she anticipates the arrival of her unborn child! The soon-to-be mom, during a close-up chat, gave intimate details about her pregnancy journey and how ... ( read original story ...)
Chobani CEO says pulling IPO was one of the best decisions company has made
CHOBANI CONFIDENTIALLY FILES FOR US IPO; VALUATION MAY EXCEED $10B "We have this comfort that we don't have to do anything," he said. Although the chief executive still considers the company a ...
Breaking: Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.1 Hits Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan Earthquake: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 struck off Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Saturday, registering a lower 5 on the country's seismic intensity scale of 7, the weather agency said. The quake hit off the ... ( read original story ...)
Refugee-adverse Japan welcomes Ukrainians after Russia war
Dmytro Remez, a 24-year-old fledgling medical doctor studying at Juntendo University, is among the 2,291 Ukrainians who moved to Japan since the war with Russia began a year ago ... ( read original story ...)
This New Crypto Hype Could Be A ‘Multi-Billion Dollar’ Opportunity As The Price Of Bitcoin And Ethereum Slide
Bitcoin BTC, ethereum and other big-name cryptocurrencies have dropped back from their early 2023 highs this week despite predictions a seismic crypto sentiment shift could be underway. The bitcoin ...
6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Japan on Saturday, the country’s Met Department said. The quake occurred off the coast of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido at a depth of 60 kilometers (37 miles), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama defender scores stunning own-goal in draw with Shonan
Takuya Wada scored a spectacular own goal from a near-impossible angle outside his own area in Yokohama FC's 2-2 draw with Shonan Bellmare on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Other G-7 Leaders Step up Russia Sanctions
The leaders renewed their commitment to “intensifying our diplomatic, financial and military support for Ukraine." ... ( read original story ...)
Refugee-averse Japan welcomes Ukrainians after Russia war
The Japanese government has repeatedly expressed its solidarity with the U.S. and other Western nations in supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Old Clips From Japan Peddled as Recent Visuals From Tajikistan Earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Tajikistan on Thursday, 23 February. Who shared it?: Along with social media users, news media outlet, Money Control, also shared the video with the same ... ( read original story ...)
This Week in Coins: Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Crypto Market Sheds $58B
Crypto appears to be shedding much of its new year gains, with Bitcoin and Ethereum each posting hefty losses on the week.
The ‘Cryptoqueen’ who made FBI’s most wanted after $4 billion heist was rumored killed—but evidence leaves more questions than answers
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