Shoji Numata built a grocery empire using a franchise model. He’s pursuing a similar approach for developing renewable energy from the same source that feeds the country’s hot springs. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile into waters near Japan after threatening US
North Korea on Wednesday fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew for more than 70 minutes, Japan’s Defense Ministry said, marking a potential new round of confrontation with Washington and its allies. ( read original story ...)
SEC Chair Gensler dismisses industry calls for recusal on crypto decisions
SEC Chair Gary Gensler has no plans to recuse himself from decisions related to cryptocurrencies, despite accusations of bias from the industry.
Tokyo smile coach teaches people how to get back their grins in a post-pandemic world
Keiko Kawano believes that opportunities to smile have declined due to prolonged mask wearing. As a result, she says, some people have lost confidence in their smiles. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West appears to spend time with ‘wife’ Bianca Censori’s parents in Tokyo
The rapper’s “wife” also invited her parents and sister to Tokyo, Japan, where she’s currently vacationing with West. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima Disposal Plans Put Tokyo in Hot Water
Japan’s plan to release more than 1 million tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean has set off a firestorm among neighbo ( read original story ...)
Kanye West reportedly meets wife Bianca Censori’s parents in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - Kanye "Ye" West is in with the family as he meets his in-laws for the first time after marrying Bianca Censori seven months ago. The 46-year-old rapper and his 28-year-old wife headed to Tokyo, where they apparently met up with Bianca's ... ( read original story ...)
The oldest craft brewery in the United States is shutting down after 127 years
Anchor got its start in 1896 in San Francisco, becoming the nation’s first-ever craft brewery. Fritz Maytag, a descendent of the Maytag Corporation, bought Anchor in 1965 when it was on the verge of ... ( read original story ...)
RIP Anchor Brewing: Sapporo Is Shutting Down the Original American Craft Brewery
Fritz Maytag's Anchor Brewing was the spiritual progenitor of every modern American craft brewery. Seeing it go is brutal. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is a Mom! Tennis Star Welcomes First Child with Boyfriend
Naomi Osaka is now the proud mom of a baby girl. Earlier this week, People exclusively reported that the tennis athlete, 25, and her boyfriend YBN Cordae welcomed their first child together in Los Angeles. A source close to the couple told the publication ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Supreme Court rules against government’s restroom restrictions for transgender employee
Japan's Supreme Court has declared in a landmark ruling that the restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee's use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal. Landmark decision: In a unanimous verdict on Tuesday, ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Banking: European Banks Are Beating U.S. Banks In The Crypto Custody Race
European banks are currently leading the global race in providing bitcoin custody services, in sharp contrast to the regulatory challenges faced by U.S. banks.
Senators Lummis and Gillibrand finally unveil their revamped crypto bill
Proof of State is the Wednesday edition of Fortune Crypto where Leo Schwartz delivers insider insights on policy and regulation.
Crypto ransom attacks rise in first half of 2023 – Chainalysis
Crypto crime fell overall in the first six months of 2023, but the volume of payments to ransomware attackers surged and is on track for its second-biggest annual total on record, blockchain analytics ...
Nvidia in Talks to Anchor Chip Designer Arm’s IPO, FT Says
Arm Ltd., the chip designer backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is in talks with Nvidia Corp. to join a group of potential investors to anchor its initial public offering, according to the Financial Times ...
Experts note disturbing similarity of 2 Tohoku quakes
Yamaoka said that area has long been prone to seismic activity, but the magnitude-9.0 Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 has increased the likelihood of major temblors occurring there. ( read original story ...)