The Japanese government is estimated to spend a higher-than-expected 164.7 billion yen on the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, amid public concern about inflated costs for the global event. In addition ... ( read original story ...)
Only Tokyo is expected to see population growth in Japan
Tokyo is the only prefecture whose population is projected to grow from 2020, increasing 2.5% to 14.40 million. Those age 14 and under are expected to fall 30.8% nationwide, while 25 prefectures are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend $1.16 billion on 2025 Expo amid public skepticism
The Japanese government is estimated to spend a higher-than-expected 164.7 billion yen ($1.16 billion) on the 2025 World Exposition i ... ( read original story ...)
Ken Chan to Jillian Ward: ‘Kapag ikaw ang kausap ko tawa lang ako ng tawa’
Ken Chan is surely fond of Jillian Ward! On Instagram on Saturday, the Kapuso actor shared some photos with Jillian at the Nagoya Castle in Japan. In the photos, the “Abot Kamay Na Pangarap” stars ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Western-style residence blends in with trees at Kitakyushu park
A coal tycoon's Western-style mansion partially made of timber looks as if it is blending in with the trees at a park in this southweste･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Gemini COO: ETFs to Bring ‘Crypto Summer,’ $10 Billion into Bitcoin
Marshall Beard, COO of major crypto exchange Gemini, outlined the numerous factors poised to drive the digital asset class to new heights.
AI-assisted piano allows disabled musicians in Tokyo to perform Christmas show
To assist players, the' Anybody's Piano' augments a performance by adding whatever keys are needed but not pressed ... ( read original story ...)
A massive opportunity still up for grabs in Tokyo’s real estate sector
This guest post is authored by Mark Bivens. Mark is a Silicon Valley native and former entrepreneur, having started three companies before “turning to the dark side of VC.” He is a venture ...
Naomi Osaka sent message by Iga Swiatek before long-awaited comeback
Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1 in women's singles tennis player, is excited about Naomi Osaka's return to the sport. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, is set to play at the Brisbane International ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tires Captures Off-Road Racing Championships in 2023
The Best In The Desert’s Trick Truck class and the Ultra4 Racing’s 4900 UTV Pro Mod class were won on Geolandar M/T G003 tires. ( read original story ...)
Twitch streamer left bleeding after stranger sucker punches them in Tokyo
Twitch streamer LoncheDeHuevito was sucker punched by a stranger while walking the streets of Tokyo and left bleeding. ( read original story ...)
East China’s Hefei reopens passenger flights to Osaka
HEFEI, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- The passenger flight between Hefei, the capital city of east China's Anhui Province, and Osaka, Japan, was reopened on Saturday, according to Hefei Xinqiao International ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 23 – Sei, Optimism, Meme Kombat
We cover some contenders for the best cryptocurrency to buy right now, potentially worth adding to your watchlist over the coming days.
‘Big News’—Forget The Spot Bitcoin ETF, A Huge Unexpected Bank Flip Could Be About To Hit The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana And Crypto
The bitcoin price has come within touching distance of $45,000 per bitcoin in recent weeks—boosting other major cryptocurrencies such as ethereum, XRPXRP and ...
Yellow Card Seeks Exchange License After Nigeria Lifts Crypto Ban
Pan-African exchange Yellow Card Financial Inc. will “immediately” apply for a license in Nigeria after the country’s central bank lifted a ban on cryptocurrencies that was imposed in 2021.
‘I’m just curious how Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal are going to play and if…’: Iga Swiatek drops huge statement
WTA No. 1 Iga Swiatek made a huge statement on Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal ahead of their respective comebacks. ( read original story ...)