Photos and video of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani joining Team Japan before the WBC begins. ( read original story ...)
Fans — and opponents — watch in awe as Shohei Ohtani takes pregame batting practice in Nagoya
When Shohei Ohtani is around, he is the main event. On Friday night in Nagoya, Samurai Japan -- Japan's national team -- had an exhibition game against NPB's Chunichi Dragons. This was before the ... ( read original story ...)
Video of girl being shoved in Japan sparks online outrage
A social media video that shows a woman pushing a girl at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing has sparked online outrage and speculations. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Richest Man Details His Secret Talks, Prison Time and Humbling Comedown
In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.
How to Watch the 2026 Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead for those who live on the east coast of the U.S., which means you can watch the race live on Saturday night. The Tokyo Marathon will be streamed live on FloTrack starting at 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani ignites Tokyo Dome as Japan prepares for World Baseball Classic 2026
The sound came first. A sharp crack, then another, echoing across the Tokyo Dome. Shohei Ohtani has officially begun preparations with Samurai Japan for the World Baseball Classic ... ( read original story ...)
Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions
Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are building the infrastructure to bring the yen into DeFi, but retail adoption remains muted.
Exclusive-QIA, Visa and ADIA set to anchor SoftBank’s PayPay IPO, sources say
By Echo Wang Feb 27 (Reuters) - A group of global investors including Qatar Holdings, an investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority, Visa and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is preparing to invest ...
“Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees to be held by Greater Roanoke Workforce Board, Virginia Works
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2. ( read original story ...)
Startale and SBI Holdings plan JPYSC roll out as yen stablecoins gain steam
Japan's yen-denominated stablecoins gain steam as institutions seek suitable cross-border payment solutions.
Iron outperforms rare metals in stunning chemistry advance
Researchers at Nagoya University have created a more efficient iron-based photocatalyst that could reduce the need for rare and expensive metals in advanced chemistry. Unlike earlier designs, the new ... ( read original story ...)
Museum boosts conservation—by having visitors smell horse manure
Guests are reported to benefit from sniffing manure of the endangered Kiso horse—at two different stages of fermentation. ( read original story ...)
Disturbing video of little girl shoved at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing sparks outrage online
A video has been making headlines showing a Taiwanese girl shoved by an unidentified woman while she stopped to pose for a photo at Tokyo's iconic Shibuya Crossing, drawing immense backlash and calls ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. state proposes ban on crypto ATMs
Minnesota pushes to completely outlaw digital currency kiosks as criminals drain millions from older investors.
MoonPay and PayPal partner to launch a major crypto framework
While PYUSDx is an independent issuance framework offered by MoonPay Digital Assets Limited, it is anchored by the reliability of PayPal USD. PYUSD itself is issued by Paxos Trust Company, NA, a ...
Florida man arrested over alleged $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
Accused crypto fraudster used investor funds for parties and luxury travel, prosecutors say, as federal charges filed in alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme targeting investors.