Following a December launch from Florida, Japanese private space company ispace is attempting to put its Hakuto-R M1 lander on the surface of the moon. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest airline is canceling the $10,000 first and business class tickets it mistakenly sold for $300
A currency conversion error on All Nippon Airways' Vietnamese website caused first and business class tickets to be sold for as low as $300 roundtrip. ( read original story ...)
Gen Z takes office: Japan’s newest politicians are young, diverse and online
Japan's by-elections have seen a number of diverse new faces thrust into the national spotlight, including 26-year-old Ryosuke Takashima, the country's youngest-ever mayor. ( read original story ...)
Japan Supports Industrial Use of Generative AI, PM Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday the country supports the development of industrial uses of generative artificial intelligence technologies such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. ( read original story ...)
Buffett’s Japan Foray Shows Next Bull Market Is Away From Home
US equities have ground higher since mid-March on the back of a narrowing leadership base. If you’re worried about the longevity of that move given weak earnings, Japan is one place to look that can outperform. ( read original story ...)
Blockchain and crypto leaders converged at DAO Tokyo as Japan increases adoption
On the backdrop of these significant strides for blockchain and cryptocurrency, industry insiders from around the world gathered at the historic Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo for DAO Tokyo 2023, a ...
Bitcoin volatility is back to pre-banking crisis lows, but crypto futures show investor optimism is building
Bitcoin and ether volatility have fallen to below their early March levels, but futures traders are expecting prices to rise.
Crypto must end anonymity for illicit finance, U.S. regulator says
Anonymity is allowing crypto assets to finance illegal activities, a top U.S. regulatory official said on Tuesday, posing national security risks that must be addressed.
I visited one of the most Instagrammable museums in Tokyo for $24, and I get why celebrities love it so much
I visited teamLab Planets, one of the most Instagrammable spots in Tokyo. Here's what it's like, from walking in water to posing with lights. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is either dead in the water or about to notch new records as soon as next year – it depends on who you ask
1. Crypto doesn't make headlines the way it used to. From a brutal fall from pandemic highs to the FTX debacle that did untold reputational damage to the space, there isn't the same breathless attention being paid to digital assets these days.
Bitcoin Whales Spook Crypto Twitter With Sudden Wallet Movements
Wallets holding large amounts of bitcoin (BTC), that saw no activity for several years are suddenly showing signs of life, sparking conversations
Japan paves way for $13.5bn Osaka casino complex
The government of Japan has chosen the city of Osaka as the site of its first casino, clearing the way for a $13.5bn resort complex, South China Morning Post reports.
Why the Seoul-Tokyo Détente Is Crucial to U.S. Strategy
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week. ( read original story ...)
Will the Bank of Japan Governor, Ueda stick to the plan?
More recent data out of Japan show signs of more continued price pressures. The most recent CPI reads out of Japan put the current rate at 3.2%. Comfortably above the 2.0% target. Ueda has been vocal ...
Gibraltar Court Orders Crypto Wallet Freezes as Investigators Probe Failed Trader Globix: FT
A Gibraltar court has ordered Binance, Crypto.com, Bitstamp and Kraken to freeze wallets or identify owners linked to the collapsed crypto trader.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as chip stocks gain, earnings eyed
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed fractionally higher Tuesday, as chip-oriented issues gained on hopes for increased production amid some caution ahead of earnings and outlook reports from ...