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Japan PM Kishida weighs Feb. Ukraine visit to hold talks with Zelenskiy, Yomiuri reports
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The drama of I am boat racer, while fictional, centres on the very real realm of a sport that is one of a strictly limited handful on which gambling is legal in Japan — others include horseracing, ... ( read original story ...)
Perry descendant travels to Tokyo isle with kin’s pocket watch
A descendant of Commodore Matthew C. Perry of “Black Ships” fame visited a distant island south of Tokyo carrying a pocket watch that the U.S. naval officer had with him when he dropped anchor there ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wins World Pastry Cup
Japan scored their third win Saturday in the World Pastry Cup, seeing off France and Italy, at Sirha, the plum event for catering and hotel professionals.Feted French pastry chef and chocolatier ... ( read original story ...)
Meme, Crypto Revival to Hit a Wall as Recession Risk Looms: Q&A
The S&P 500 is off to a great start this year. Meme stocks are rip-roaring. Crypto is busting higher. Does that mean it’s time to take on more risk? One Wall Street veteran, who’s sticking with a resolutely defensive stance,
Tom Brady’s Crypto Exchange May Make a Comeback
John Ray, the new CEO in charge of restructuring FTX, does not rule out reviving the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
A look at the companies behind the pricey ‘Crypto Bowl’ ads, then vs. now, as Super Bowl LVII approaches
With Super Bowl 57 approaching, here's how 2022's "Crypto Bowl" advertisers fared over a chaotic year for crypto.
Moonstone Bank, the Washington state bank with ties to FTX, will wind down crypto operations
Moonstone Bank, the digital lender with ties to FTX, announced this week it will wind down plans to offer banking services for industries such as crypto and cannabis. The move… Read More
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4 Best Ryokans With Private Onsens In Kusatsu, Japan
Kusatsu is a destination that I think everyone should at least visit once. Boasting a unique onsen (hot springs) culture and seeping in history, Kusatsu offers travelers an unforgettable experience in ... ( read original story ...)
Stefan Kraft claims second ski jumping victory of the season in Sapporo ahead of Ryoyu Kobayashi
Stefan Kraft claimed his second World Cup gold of the season in Sapporo, with home favourite Ryoyu Kobayashi also on the podium. ( read original story ...)
Kraft upgrades to gold in second FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Sapporo
Austrian Stefan Kraft upgraded from fifth spot to gold medal in the second International Ski and Snowboard Federation Ski Jumping World Cup in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Banks Borrow Billions From Home-Loan Banks to Plug Shortfalls
Signature Bank and Silvergate Capital, after a surge in customer withdrawals, have turned to a system originally designed to support mortgage lending.
Ski jumping: Stefan Kraft wins, Ryoyu Kobayashi 3rd at World Cup Sapporo meet
Austria's Stefan Kraft claimed his second World Cup ski jumping win of the season and 27th of his career Saturday in Sapporo. ( read original story ...)