Bitcoin trails traditional assets in August as the month draws to a close, hampered by ebbing liquidity and lingering worries that governments may sell from their stockpiles of the cryptocurrency.
Damage Seen in Miyazaki as Shanshan Crosses Japan
A resident in southern Japan surveyed damaged property on Thursday, August 29, as the powerful Typhoon Shanshan crossed the country.Footage posted to Instagram by @misa.n.1106 shows damage to a local ... ( read original story ...)
Major Atlassian flaw hacks systems for crypto mining
This is according to a new report from cybersecurity researchers Trend Micro. Published earlier this week, the report argues that crooks are competing with one another, deleting and installing cryptominers regularly.
Japan tosses plan to woo Tokyo women into rural marriages for cash
A widely ridiculed Japanese government idea to woo Tokyo women into marrying men in rural areas by offering cash payouts and train tickets to matchmaking events has been scrapped, officials say. ( read original story ...)
Unveiling Tokyo’s tech illusions
There's a stereotype that Tokyo's tech scene caters exclusively to the young and tech-savvy. However, technology in Tokyo is designed with a broad audience in mind, including seniors. The city has introduced various technologies aimed at making life easier for its aging population. ( read original story ...)
Tourists to face Hokkaido hotel tax, with double levy in Sapporo
SAPPORO—The city government here has proposed a tax on hotel users from April 2026 to fund tourism-related measures. The per-night levy will help the city to cope with overtourism and partially offset ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama leads way as cap-ex spending hits highs
Tire makers large and small have budgeted more than $13 billion in the past year toward new factories and capacity expansions. ( read original story ...)
Paras, Kyoguchi trilogy set for October in Yokohama, Japan
A high-stakes boxing match is set as former world title challenger Vince “J-Vince” Paras and his fierce rival Hiroto Kyoguchi of Japan will collide in a much-anticipated trilogy bout on October 13 in ... ( read original story ...)
Commercial debut for Yokohama’s fin tech on Advan A50
Yokohama has commercially introduced a new technology it has been working on for years, aerodynamic fins that improve handling stability ... ( read original story ...)
Jubilo Iwata vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction: The Marinos Eyeing A Third Consecutive Win
After a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of league leaders Machida Zelvia, Jubilo Iwata welcomed fellow relegation rivals Consadole Sapporo to the Yamaha Stadium, and goals from either half saw them succumb ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steak House has been demolished after decades in San Antonio
"Demo half of the building for additional parking space, no problem," the business wrote. Bexar Country records show that the Tokyo Steak House property is owned by 9207 SAN PEDRO LTD, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Out on S$1 million bail, David Yong from Netflix’s Super Rich In Korea fails in bid to go Japan
The court rejected David Yong's bid to leave Singapore for a business meeting in Japan, saying his presence was not necessary and he had access to substantial funds there. ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan is certain to raise rates further. The question is when
BOJ is widely seen to stick to its monetary policy tightening campaign, but many markets participants remain divided over the timing of the next hike.
Japan’s defence ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from China
Japan’s Defense Ministry on Friday sought a record 8.5 trillion yen ($59 billion) budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat.
Yokohama back as official tire supplier of Nitocross
The tire maker will be the exclusive spec tire for all race classes, including Group E, where Yokohama will debut new, purpose-built Advan A054 race tires on the FC1-X, the world's fastest electric ... ( read original story ...)
‘My heart dies every time I lose’ – Osaka after US Open exit
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka says it feels like "my heart dies every time I lose" after her second-round defeat by Karolina Muchova at the US Open. ( read original story ...)