Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday. The former world number one won two of her four Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, to make the biggest mistake in history: nuclear energy with water, and risk of explosion
Japan is ready to fuse nuclear energy and hydrogen in which could be the biggest mistake in history: This new plan has the world on edge ... ( read original story ...)
Did Japan’s WWII warship Yamato sail kamikaze mission over misinterpreted emperor question?
The battleship was sunk by US aircraft near Okinawa at the end of WWII as Japan tried to thwart further attacks on its mainland. ( read original story ...)
Millennial Man Buys 11-room ‘Abandoned Japanese Farm’ by Beach for $15,000
"There are tons of cheap abandoned homes in Japan, but this one is the cheapest one I've come across in the vicinity of Tokyo," the man told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace prepares for second private moon landing attempt
TSUKUBA, Japan -- Japanese lunar transportation startup ispace will make a renewed attempt to have its probe land on the moon and become, if successful, the first private company to do so in Asia.
242 dead or missing across Japan in summer water accidents
Water accidents left 242 people dead or missing nationwide in July and August, marking a third consecutive year-on-year increase, the National Policy Agency said. ( read original story ...)
Japan delivers emergency relief goods to typhoon-hit Vietnam
Japan has delivered emergency relief supplies to Vietnam to help with the recovery from Typhoon Yagi. A handover ceremony was held on Sunday at Noibai International Airport in Hanoi, with officials ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin At $56K as Japan Considers BTC & Crypto Tax Reform From 55% to 20% – Here Is Where BTC Is Likely To Trade To Next
At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $56,892.66, with a 1.02% increase in the last 24 hours. and with a market cap of $1.12. The 24-hour trading volume sta ...
Sam Altman’s lesser-known crypto project wants to scan the world’s irises
If the AI that Sam Altman is building works, it’ll eventually break the global economy (in a good way, he hopes). And when that happens, he’s got another project, Worldcoin, in the works to help fix ...
A New Modern Japanese Restaurant Opens in Hollywood With a Striking Brutalist Design
Mona Holmes is a reporter for Eater Los Angeles and a regular contributor to KCRW radio. She has covered restaurants, dining, and food culture since 2016. In 2022, the James Beard Foundation nominated ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Breaks Up With Her Longtime Coach
Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) tosses her racquet after a missed shot to Karolina Muchova (CZE) on day four of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images / Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images ( read original story ...)
Title holders Al-Ain to usher Asian Champions League into new era
Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates launch the defence of their continental title against Qatar's Al-Sadd on Monday as Hernan Crespo's side usher in a new higher-stakes era of regional club football ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka anuncia que dejará de trabajar con el entrenador Wim Fissette tras caer en el U.S. Open
LONDRES (AP) — La exnúmero uno del mundo Naomi Osaka anunció que ya no trabajará con el entrenador Wim Fissette. Osaka expresó su frustración por sus más recientes resultados, incluyendo su eliminación en la segunda ronda del Abierto de Estados Unidos hace dos semanas. ( read original story ...)
For investors, intellectuals leaving China, it’s Japan — not US — that’s the bigger draw
One by one, the students, lawyers and others filed into a classroom in a central Tokyo university for a lecture by a Chinese journalist ... ( read original story ...)
The new Flappy Bird’s crypto connections are raising eyebrows
Evidence appearing to reflect development work on the new Flappy Bird reveals a pronounced focus on Web3 and crypto. The app was preparing support for numerous crypto wallets, and a leaderboard database references many crypto influencers. It’s as of yet unclear to what extent this focus may take in the final, released game.
Crypto Trader Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says BTC Could Crash by up to 47% From Current Level – Here’s Why
Analyst and trader Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset sits around 20% below the all-time high.