TOKYO -- Universities in Japan fail to make effective use of their intellectual property due to a lack of support programs to link their research findings to businesses, with top schools earning just ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ‘Mixer’ Convicted of Money Laundering on Bitcoin Fog
The founder of a cryptocurrency mixing service known as Bitcoin Fog was convicted in Washington federal court of helping to launder tens of millions of dollars from darknet markets known for selling ...
Bank of Japan officials still divided on rate hike timing – report
Bank of Japan may end its negative interest rate policy and begin hikes as early as next week, as the central bank's officials continue debating on the timing w ...
Osaka and Keys to play at Eastbourne in June
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will make her first grass-court appearance for nearly five years as she and Madison Keys are confirmed to play at Eastbourne in June. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Wakamotoharu, Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka
Sekiwake Wakamotoharu and komusubi Abi remained the only wrestlers from sumo's four uppermost ranks to stay unbeaten at 3-0 Tuesday a ... ( read original story ...)
Pretty in pink: Tokyo leads Japan as sakura cherry flowers blossom earlier than before
One weather company predicts sakura will flower in Tokyo on March 19 and reach full bloom on March 25. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Club Release Farewell Single, Announce Tour Dates
Below, hear both songs and check out Tokyo Police Club’s farewell tour dates. ( read original story ...)
How Andreessen Horowitz’s secret crypto gamble on Kickstarter has played out
Kickstarter reached noun-status, but the crowdfunding platform’s success would flatline, then spiral. Then, Andreessen Horowitz stepped in.
Eastbourne: Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys to play in June tournament
Former world number one Naomi Osaka will make her first grass-court appearance for nearly five years as she and Madison Keys are confirmed to play at Eastbourne in June. ( read original story ...)
Wakamotoharu and Abi lead undefeated wrestlers in Osaka
Sekiwake Wakamotoharu and komusubi Abi remained the only wrestlers from sumo's four uppermost ranks to stay unbeaten at 3-0 Tuesday at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament. ( read original story ...)
Can women and foreigners help drive a ramen renaissance to keep Japan’s noodle shops on the boil?
Women long avoided Japan's ubiquitous ramen shops, but could female and foreigner-powered innovation save the humble noodle soup? ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Party Is Trying to Mend Its Scandal-Ridden Reputation. It’s Failing
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing record-low public approval as his party fails to turn around its scandal-ridden reputation. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s early cherry blossom bloom could spell tourism doom
The annual petal show draws millions of tourists, but global warming has brought the date earlier and earlier — with no signs of stopping ... ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls at Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka's powerful serve and groundstrokes proved too much for Emma Raducanu as the Australian Open champion reached the fourth round at Indian Wells with a 6-3 7-5 victory while Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘trying not to be too hard’ on herself after loss to Elise Mertens in third round at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka said she was “trying not to be too hard” on herself after losing to Elise Mertens in the third round at Indian Wells. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka knocked out of BNP Paribas Open in third round
Elise Mertens, who has won a pair of doubles titles at Indian Wells, advances to the fourth round for the first time in the singles competition ... ( read original story ...)