Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba is corporate Japan's top choice to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, edging out Sanae Takaichi, who strives to become the nation's first female premier, a ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido joins Glico to boost public’s appetite for deer meat
SAPPORO--With the number of Yezo sika deer on the Hokkaido rise and causing damage, the prefectural government is hoping the public acquires a taste for venison. ( read original story ...)
Katsushika 1st Tokyo ward to make school field, camping trips free for all students
The government of Tokyo's Katsushika Ward will make all expenses for field trips and school camps free at all local municipal elementary and ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
China Can Avoid Japan’s Lost Decades If It Follows Korea’s Path
Recent data showing China recorded its first contraction in bank lending to businesses and households in nearly two decades, coming after several months of weak retail sales, appeared to confirm that ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Power Company Explores Bitcoin Mining to Utilize Excess Renewable Energy
TEPCO subsidiary Agile Energy X is experimenting with Bitcoin mining to utilize excess renewable energy in Japan, aiming to prevent waste and promote green energy adoption.
Yen stablecoins are coming for the crypto market
Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse is convinced Japan will see strong demand for a yen stablecoin. He didn’t make any promises about Ripple launching one just ...
New COVID-19 cases in Tokyo to top 3,000 for the first time, reports claim
The Japanese media is reporting Tokyo has recorded more than 3,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time since the start of the pandemic. It is ... ( read original story ...)
US forces are going to help Japan get its destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier ready to fly F-35 stealth fighters
The operational tests for F-35B stealth fighters comes after Japan recently finished modification work on a newly converted light aircraft carrier. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Hacked After 150 Suspicious Transactions Drain Over $22,000,000 From Reserves: SlowMist
Blockchain security firm SlowMist is reporting that an Indonesian crypto exchange was hacked for over $22 million in digital assets.
JOOPITER to Auction Once-in-a-Lifetime NOT A HOTEL Experience
Hypebeast speaks with Pharrell, NIGO and KAWS on the momentous NOT A HOTEL auction that includes a stay at the upcoming Tokyo location. ( read original story ...)
Imminent Ethereum Sell-Off Trigger Mass Migration To This Crypto Token Topping The Trends Table
The news of a potential Ethereum crash in the crypto markets has triggered a mass migration among smart crypto investors, who liquidate million-dollar ETH holdings to buy the ETFSwap (ETFS) ICO crypto token,
BlackRock Issues Serious Fed Warning As Crypto Suddenly Braces For A Predicted 50% Bitcoin Price Crash
Subscribe now to Forbes' CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and "uncover blockchain blockbusters poised for 1,000% plus gains" in the aftermath of bitcoin's halving earthquake! The bitcoin price has climbed back toward $60,000 per bitcoin after dropping toward $50,000 due to "extreme fear" taking hold of the market.
Komeda Coffee’s Tsukimi Menu Returns with Seven New Moon-Viewing-Themed Delights
Komeda Coffee, the popular Nagoya-based chain, has unveiled its 2024 tsukimi menu, featuring seven seasonal delights. Highlights include the Full Moon Burger with a new sauce and the Anno-imo Sweet ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Institutional Adoption On Rise, Transactions Surge 85% On Fireblocks
Institutional investors continue to enter the crypto space, and new data shows that a growing number are no longer just testing the waters – many have made the splash into the vast waters of digital assets.
India leads in crypto adoption for second straight year, report shows
India led the way in global adoption of cryptocurrencies for the second straight year as investors braved the country's tough regulatory stance and steep trading taxes, a report from blockchain analytics company Chainalysis showed on Wednesday.
Japan leading PM candidate Koizumi vows to respect BOJ’s independence, media says
Japan's former Environment Minister and leading prime ministerial candidate Shinjiro Koizumi said he would respect the central bank's independence in setting monetary policy if he is chosen to lead ...