The price of used condominiums in Tokyo's 23 wards rose about 27 percent in May from a year earlier. Real estate research firm Tokyo Kantei says the average listing price of a 70-square-meter unit hit ... ( read original story ...)
Brandon Espiritu finds healing in Osaka, admits halfies remark was arrogant
Brandon Espiritu is trying to find “healing” in Osaka, Japan, after deactivating all his social media accounts earlier this month following the backlash over his controversial “halfies” remark. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cries after being heckled by fan during match at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka was brought to tears during her match at the Indian Wells Masters in California on Saturday. A heckler shouted "Naomi, you suck!," at Osaka from the stands during the tennis star's match ... ( read original story ...)
Brandon Espiritu takes ‘healing’ break in Osaka
MANILA, Philippines — Former Mister Supranational Philippines Brandon Espiritu traveled to Osaka, Japan for a “healing” break following the backlash over his controversial remarks about the “halfies” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July
Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs quantum orders that could reshape crypto security
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 22 aimed at cementing the United States' leadership in quantum computing. The orders advance Washington's preparations for "Q-Day," the ...
The hidden Edo-era bathhouse that embodies Tokyo
There is no more intimate way to understand Tokyo's unique blend of past and present than shedding your clothes and engaging in "naked friendship" in this Edo-era insitution. ( read original story ...)
This concert venue near Tokyo is one of the 20 best in the world
K-Arena Yokohama made IQ magazine’s inaugural ‘Arena Stars’ list – and it’s also the world’s top-selling music venue right now ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Signs Quantum Executive Orders: What Do They Mean for Crypto Security?
Trump's quantum executive orders push US agencies to post-quantum cryptography by 2031. What they mean for crypto security.
Japan’s factory activity expands at faster pace in June as new orders surge
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing sector sustained robust growth in June, with new orders surging to their fastest pace in more than four years, though cost pressures continued to ... ( read original story ...)
Senate’s last-ditch CLARITY Act talks could decide crypto’s fate for the rest of the decade
The CLARITY Act faces fresh setbacks after bipartisan talks on ethics rules and law enforcement provisions collapsed, threatening its path to a Senate floor ...
ICE and OKX partner on joint crypto venture for NYSE tokenized stocks
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has formed a 50-50 joint venture with crypto exchange OKX to build infrastructure for tokenized equities and digital ...
Japan arrests alleged mastermind behind $15B crypto scam tied to Prince Group
Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Hu Xiaowei, also known as Hu Shi and Chen Xiao'er, on June 22 after tracking his movements across multiple luxury hotels in Osaka, Japan.
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo to co-chair joint venture between NYSE owner and crypto exchange OKX
“This blockchain has potential that we have not even realized,” said Cuomo, who has advised OKX since 2023.
Cuomo to Lead Crypto Venture With New York Stock Exchange Owner
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is starting a second act: Helping cryptocurrency exchange operator OKX and the owner of the New York Stock Exchange build a new business that merges digital and ...
Franklin Templeton Bets Bigger on Crypto After Major Acquisition
Franklin Templeton completes 250 Digital acquisition and launches Franklin Crypto on June 22, 2026. The $1.78T giant brings active crypto strategies to institutional investors with veteran leadership.