Japan's Kaoru Mitoma believes Germany could be vulnerable to the counter-attack when they meet a Samurai Blue side stacked with pacy attacking talent in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
France finishes perfect year beating Japan in Toulouse
France completed a calendar year of test rugby with a first perfect winning record after topping a competitive Japan 35-17 on Sunday. France's 10th win in 10 tests and third defeat of Japan this year never looked in doubt after the opening minutes. ( read original story ...)
France 35-17 Japan: Hosts extend unbeaten run to 13 games
Damian Penaud scores two tries as France stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games with victory over Japan in Toulouse. ( read original story ...)
Crypto: new asset, old problem
The demise of FTX mirrors any number of traditional financial meltdowns in the past
An Onslaught Of Mecha Toys Makes Up The Backbone Of ‘Tamashii Nations 2022 Tokyo’
It has been a good few years since we had a proper Tamashii Nations event in Akihabara. The pandemic obviously put a stop to these types of events in Tokyo, but now that most of the measures have been ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents urged to wear turtlenecks to save on energy bills
Thermal effect’ of high-neck jumpers and scarves will save electricity during energy crisis, says governor ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden Leads ‘Critical’ Call For Game-Changing, Global Bitcoin And Crypto Rules After Shock FTX Collapse
G20 leaders called the need for international rules to govern the fast-growing bitcoin and crypto space "critical" and said potential risks to "financial stability" needed to be ...
Washington watchdogs outgunned in crypto’s Wild West
The oversight gaps that allowed for the disastrous failure of FTX underscore the deep risks of trading on unregulated digital currency exchanges.
Crypto Bank Silvergate Battles FTX Contagion Fears
The bank’s shares have plummeted even as Silvergate takes steps to reassure investors of its stability amid FTX’s collapse.
How Caroline Ellison Found Herself at the Center of the FTX Crypto Collapse
Alameda and crypto exchange FTX were both the brainchild of Sam Bankman-Fried, and he picked her to help lead Alameda. For a time, they rode the crypto wave together. This month, it all came crashing ...
Japan PM Kishida sacks scandal-hit internal affairs minister
Terada's departure is a fresh blow to Kishida as he became the third Cabinet minister to go in under one month. Two other ministers left their posts as the result of a gaffe or close ties to the ...
Shoma Uno defends men’s title at NHK Trophy
Japan's Shoma Uno defended his men's title at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating’s NHK Trophy, scoring a season best free skate and total score to beat compatriot Sota Yamamoto. ( read original story ...)
For rivals Japan and China, the new space race is about removing junk
In a universe full of litter, Japan aims to become the first country to develop the technology and rules for space debris mitigation. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Co-Founder Warns Against Singapore’s Crypto Regulations
Singapore’s ambition to become a hub for digital assets might not work out because of its skeptical approach toward cryptocurrencies, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain platform, said.
Shoma Uno defends title at NHK Trophy
Japan's Shoma Uno defended his title at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating’s NHK Trophy, scoring a season best free skate and total score to beat compatriot Sota Yamamoto. Uno, the Beijing Winter ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese sake brewers cultivate brands by growing own local rice as exports surge
Japanese brewers are gaining visibility by cultivating their own rice crops, using local grains to promote the unique characteristic ... ( read original story ...)