Yokohama Rubber joins research on rubber seeds for sustainability, addressing global warming and economic challenges. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘Grand Ring’ a symbol of unity, says architect Sou Fujimoto
OSAKA – A towering wooden “Grand Ring” built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan’s architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says. The 2km ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s plea to Aussie tourists as visitor numbers reach record highs
Between January and September in 2024 visitors from Australia totalled a record 637,300, which was an increase of 42 per cent over the same period for the previous record in 2019, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo ‘Grand Ring’ a symbol of unity: architect
A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says. So the Expo is also a ... ( read original story ...)
Architect Sou Fujimoto says his ‘Grand Ring’ will be a symbol of unity at the Osaka Expo
Traditional techniques for joining wooden pillars were used and inspired by the raised platform at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Host U.S.-Japan Command Center for Rapid Response
Plans to Strengthen Military Cooperation Japan and the United States are exploring plans to station a U.S. military coordination unit in central Tokyo. This unit will focus on enhancing collaboration ... ( read original story ...)
Number of New Year cards delivered in Japan down on first day of 2025
A record low number of New Year's greeting cards were delivered in Japan on Wednesday as 2025 began, the fewest since data became available on them in 2008. ( read original story ...)
Altcoin Season 2025: A Crypto Bull Run Guide
The growing presence of institutional investors in the Bitcoin market has reshaped its dynamics. But "wen altszn?" ...
Crypto VC funding to exceed $18 billion in 2025, expert says
With Donald Trump’s pro-crypto presidency around the corner, crypto venture capital (VC) looks to surge in the year ahead. In 2024, VC funding in crypto increased 28% to hit $13.7 billion, data from The Block shows.
Fugitive crypto king Do Kwon handed over to the FBI to answer for $40 billion stablecoin collapse
He had been on the run for months, fleeing South Korea and later Singapore, before his company went bankrupt in 2022.
Man who stole two packs of ground beef tracked by police for about 1,000 kms across Japan
A common anecdote of customer service in Japan is having a clerk chase you down the street and trying to catch their breath as they hand you a 10 yen coin that you accidentally dropped. However, this ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase and Robinhood poised for huge 2025 if crypto tailwinds continue
The latest crypto boom will mean massive Q4 results, but also positions Robinhood and Coinbase to be longterm winners.
FalconX in Talks to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Startup Arbelos
Digital-asset trading and brokerage firm FalconX is in advanced talks to acquire Arbelos Markets, a derivatives startup launched in 2023 by a pair of crypto industry veterans.
Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Extradited to US to Face Charges
Montenegro extradited South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon to the United States to face criminal fraud charges.
16 new hotels and resorts to visit in 2025, from Bali and Sapporo to New York and London
With new properties from brands including Regent, Intercontinental, Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental, get ready to rev up your wanderlust. ( read original story ...)