Tokyo stocks opened slightly higher Thursday on bargain-hunting after a five-day losing streak, supported by overnight gains on Wall Street. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
An Artist’s Mesmerizing Miniatures of Tokyo Buildings
Nordström creates compelling architectural “portraits” of the city by including the real stuff of life, like electric boxes, water damage, and rusting metalwork. ( read original story ...)
Express bus between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, Gunma Pref. hot springs set to start in Nov.
An express bus will connect Tokyo's Haneda Airport with hot spring resorts in Gunma Prefecture this November in a bid to increase visitors by making the areas more accessible.Kan-etsu Transportation ... ( read original story ...)
The rise of crypto ETFs marks a turning point in financial adoption
The change in perception of digital assets, from skepticism to mainstream acceptance, is marked by the wave of crypto-focused ETFs.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch Will Solidify Crypto As A Distinct Asset Class
The SEC has consistently cited the safeguarding of investors against potential crypto market manipulations and concerns about Bitcoin market liquidity as the primary
Leading Crypto Token in the World of Philanthropy and Blockchain Innovation
The team firmly believes that sharing clear and honest information is what binds their crypto community together and fortifies its strength. In a space where trust is paramount, BobaCat has set a shining example. A Journey of Evolution: From Binance Smart ...
Crypto Sector Sheds More Jobs as Chainalysis Cuts 15% of Staff
Blockchain data company Chainalysis Inc. implemented another round of layoffs, the latest job cuts to hit the crypto sector.The firm made “the difficult decision to part ways with 15%” of employees, a spokesperson said late Monday in the US,
Crypto firm Ripple secures Singapore payments licence
Cryptocurrency firm Ripple said on Wednesday its Singapore subsidiary has secured a payments licence to operate in the city-state without transaction thresholds.
Host City Contract signed for 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya
Asian Paralympic Committee President Majid Rashed has expressed his confidence that Aichi-Nagoya will stage a "spectacular" Asian Para Games in 2026 ... ( read original story ...)
Bungou Stray Dogs: The Tripartite Alliance, Explained
Here's all there is to know about the connection between the Port Mafia, the Armed Detective Agency, and the Special Division for Unusual Powers. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka praises ‘unbelievable’ Novak Djokovic in Instagram Q&A
"Purely as a tennis player, this man is unbelievable," the four-time major champ wrote when asked about her favorite players. ( read original story ...)
Japan implements visitor tax impacting popular attraction
Travelers now have to pay a tax to visit the island of Miyajima, where the popular Itsukushima Shrine is located. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Singapore lead Asia’s crypto race as South Korea lags
In contrast, South Korean firms are still awaiting approval to enter the stablecoin market. As a result, overseas crypto-related companies have been drawn to Japan’s more welcoming regulatory ...
Crypto vs. Banks? It’s Not Either-Or for Chainlink, Ripple
This article is featured in the latest issue of The Protocol, our weekly newsletter exploring the tech behind crypto, one block at a time. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Wednesday. “Some people are very anti-establishment in the crypto ...
Crypto Long & Short: A Giant Awakens
While it’s still winter, we have been swimming … getting our hands dirty for the long run,” said DBS’ head of digital assets, Evy Theunis.
Naomi Osaka shares new opinion on Novak Djokovic as star prepares for comeback
Naomi Osaka has revealed that she has learned to appreciate Novak Djokovic the older she gets as she complimented some of her tennis colleagues. It comes as the former world No 1 was asked about her ... ( read original story ...)