In a bid to alleviate the anxieties of families juggling school and work commitments, the local government of Tsuzuki Ward in Yokohama, Japan, is stepping up its efforts. The approach? A unique ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s Mississippi Truck Tire Plant Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Yokohama’s truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi celebrates a milestone while looking toward the future. ( read original story ...)
Comedian Toshifumi Fujiwara Faces Legal Consequences for Alleged Hit-and-Run in Tokyo
A Comedy Star Under Investigation Renowned comedian Toshifumi Fujiwara, best known as Tocchan from the comedy duo FUJIWARA, is currently embroiled in a hit-and-run controversy in Tokyo, Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
This Week In Credit Card News: Hamas Funded Attack Through Crypto; Are Your Credit Card Rewards At Risk?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to take a closer look at credit card rewards programs. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said his agency is eyeing new guidance for how the Electronic ...
FTC sues bankrupt crypto company Voyager’s CEO over false FDIC insurance claims
After settling on Thursday with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), bankrupt crypto company Voyager is permanently banned from handling consumers' assets. When a bank or financial service is FDIC ...
What Is The ‘Sata Andagi’ Meme And What Anime Does It Come From? TikTok’s Viral ‘Osaka’ Meme Explained
An old-school anime meme based on a viral video of a character yelling "sata andagi!" is going viral on TikTok, but where does it come from? Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Hamas’ ‘terror attacks,’ supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told her Israeli counterpart on Thursday the "terror attacks" by Hamas cannot be justified for any reason, and that Tokyo resolutely condemns the conduct, a statement by the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Investors Prefer Market-Based Security For Crypto To Legal Protections
Market-based improvements to cryptocurrency safety are more likely to draw wary investors to digital assets than better regulation, a recent survey covering nine countries found.
Tokyo benefiting from billions of investment dollars
Massive private developments are contributing to revitalization of an Asian metropolis eager to compete globally. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Mississippi tire plant celebrates 10 years
Yokohama's tire manufacturing plant is celebrating 10 years in West Point, Miss., giving playwright Tennessee Williams a run for his money as "The Friendly City" favorite son. The plant's 889 ... ( read original story ...)
Got Holiday Plans? Airbnb Reveals Top Destinations From Japan to Bahamas
New Airbnb data shows 2023 winter travelers are eyeing getaways to South America, the Asia-Pacific and the Bahamas. ( read original story ...)
Account Labs raises $7.7M as FTX’s demise leads to crypto self-custody growth
The unraveling of FTX's misuse of customer funds also exposed the risks of using crypto wallets controlled by centralized trading platforms, prompting users to seek self-custodial wallets. While FTX's demise and the subsequent troubles of its affiliated companies have dampened the crypto market,
Japan’s first bank-supported digital currency, DCJPY, to go live in July 2024
As economies continue to digitize, Japan is set to launch its first bank-backed digital currency in 2024. On October 12, digital currency and electronic payments business DeCurret Holdings released a ...
Sapporo Backs Down from 2030 Winter Olympics Bid Amid Public Distrust
Japan’s Sapporo City has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, citing a lack of public support driven by scandalous events tied to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-2030 Winter Games ‘too soon’ for Japan’s Sapporo – IOC
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Japan's Sapporo withdrew its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics because the Games were "too soon" for the city, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday. The mayor of Sapporo said on Wednesday that the northern Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo eyes review amid shareholder pressure
Sapporo Holdings says that it has set up a committee to conduct a strategic review of the business, as the Japanese beer group comes under pressure from shareholders dissatisfied with stagnant growth. ( read original story ...)