Tokyo Smoke says the moves are meant to better align its operations ... The owner of Inspire Studio in Minnedosa is dealing with a bit of a head-scratcher, as the statue outside her business has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Buys More BTC: Will They Buy 0DOG?
If Metaplanet starts adding 0DOG to its balance sheet, the price would skyrocket, amid Bitcoin Dogs’ impressive slew of listings.
Deepfakes explode in Japan, tearing down language barrier
TOKYO -- The use of deepfakes by fraudsters has surged in Japan, according to private-sector data, showing how the language barrier no longer provides a protection against global scammers. The number of deepfake cases in Japan jumped 28-fold last year ...
Tuition hike for foreigners at famed Tokyo art univ. draws backlash
A Chinese student, center, who identified himself only by his family name Yang, hands out pamphlets during a protest staged in front of a train station in central Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2024. (Kyodo) TOKYO ... ( read original story ...)
Cannabis Retailer Tokyo Smoke To Close 29 Stores In Canada As It Seeks Creditor Protection
Tokyo Smoke, an award-winning cannabis retailer, announced Wednesday it has begun a restructuring of its business and obtained an Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan bears down on Japan with torrential rain, fierce winds
Shanshan is expected to make landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s southwesternmost main island, Thursday morning local time, though its exact track remains unusually uncertain. Weak stee ( read original story ...)
Lonely, sexually frustrated dolphin may be attacking swimmers in Japan, researchers say
A bottlenose dolphin who has been biting swimmers in Japan since last month may be doing so out of loneliness and sexual frustration. ( read original story ...)
The 12 Best Hotels In Osaka
Located in Nishi-Umeda, a downtown business and shopping district, the property is just a short walk from Osaka Station (but if you’re departing via bullet train, you’ll need to head to the Shin-Ōsaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese woman buys 3 houses, a cat cafe at the age of 34: Her saving secret will shock you
A 37-year-old woman in Japan has garnered attention for her extreme frugality, spending just Rs 120 daily on food. By adopting an exceptionally thrifty lifestyle, she managed to purchase three houses ... ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Crashed Ahead of NVIDIA’s Earnings
Crypto fell on a broad tech sell-off on Wednesday. The industry also got some negative news -- from Russian usage of the blockchain to a Wells notice being sent to OpenSea. Even the crypto market is hanging on NVIDIA's every word. Fear crept back into the ...
Suku crypto price prediction 2024-2030: How high can SUKU go?
Our SUKU crypto price prediction anticipates a high of $0.0821 by the end of 2024. In 2025, it will range between $0.1039 and $0.1343, with an average price of $0.1070. In 2030, it will range between $0.6066 and $0.7352, with an average price of $0.6289.
Tokyo Smoke Alters Retail Footprint to Align with Current Market and Regulatory Conditions
Approximately 167 locations remain open and operating in the normal course, through its various retail programs, with no changes to online business or loyalty program Tokyo Smoke to pursue exit from ... ( read original story ...)
Flights cancelled and factories closed as Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan
Japan is on high alert as powerful Typhoon Shanshan edges closer, with high waves and wind prompting flight cancellations, train suspensions, and factory shutdowns. The storm is expected to hit southern Kyushu on Thursday, with winds reaching up to 155mph (250kph) at its centre, strong enough to topple houses. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West’s gutted, abandoned Malibu mansion finally lured a buyer
The property has sat empty since West begam to completely gut ... His other famous works include the Church of the Light in Osaka, Naoshima, an art island with contemporary works in Japan, and the ... ( read original story ...)
Number of Crypto Millionaires Doubled to 172,300 Over the Last Year, Study Finds
The number of crypto millionaires has doubled in the last year, as key regulatory approvals and a new Bitcoin high led to a rapid increase in crypto adoption and a new “crypto elite,” according to a report by wealth and migration consultancy Henl...
Here’s Why This Crypto Expert Thinks Digital Currency Is Here to Stay
Digital currencies represent the next step in the evolution of payments. For example, they help users transact in the metaverse and those using Web3 decentralized gaming. Both offer an emerging payment frontier where opportunity abounds and cash isn't accepted. Think this reality is far away? Think again.