The big crypto bill known as the CLARITY Act is finally advancing for markup in the Senate Banking Committee — inching one step closer to potentially passing before a key deadli ...
Goldman-backed Go app seeks $1.3 billion valuation in Tokyo IPO
Goldman invested ¥10 billion in 2023 in a deal valuing Go at ¥135 billion, according to its president. Major shareholder DeNA, which holds about a 26% stake, said in February that Go had submitted an ...
Relive the legend: “Back to Neon Genesis” concert brings Eva’s iconic soundscapes to life in Tokyo!
Story by Koji Uchida On Sunday, April 19, the Tokyo International Forum Hall A played host to a monumental event for fans of the Evangelion franchise: "BACK TO NEON GENESIS" Live Cinematic Concert. ( read original story ...)
Japan spent billions to save Yen, but traders say currency crisis is far from over
Japan’s dramatic intervention in currency markets may have slowed the yen’s collapse, but analysts warn it is unlikely to reverse the broader trend of weakness against the US dollar.
Popular Stone Brewing in RVA to close. What’s next for taproom?
A popular brewery, Stone Brewing, in Richmond will close its taproom on May 14. Sapporo USA sold the Stone Brewing brand. See final events on tap. ( read original story ...)
US Senate committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week
By Hannah Lang May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. senators are set to consider long-awaited legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency next week, potentially ending a deadlock over ...
Tokyo sees biggest anti-war protests in decades over Article 9
Massive turnout: An estimated 50,000 people rallied in Tokyo, with protests across Japan opposing constitutional changes to expand military powers. Identity at stake: The debate over Article 9 pits ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman-backed ‘Go’ seeks US$1.3 bil valuation in Tokyo IPO — Bloomberg
Goldman invested ¥10 billion in 2023 in a deal valuing Go at ¥135 billion, according to its president. Major shareholder DeNA Co, which holds about a 26% stake, said in February that Go had submitted ...
Chip giant Kioxia lists on TSE in second-biggest IPO this year
Leading memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. debuted on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market on Dec. 18, marking the second-largest initial public offering in Japan this year.
Naomi Osaka recuerda su llamativo atuendo de la Met Gala en el Grand Slam de la moda
Naomi Osaka aseguró que sintió como si llevara “un chaleco de 20 libras” por su llamativo atuendo en la Gala del Met, que calificó como “el Grand Slam de toda la moda”. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka recounts her show-stopping Met Gala outfit at the ‘Grand Slam’ of fashion
ROME (AP) — Naomi Osaka says she felt like she had “a 20-pound vest on” for her show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala — which she labeled “the Grand Slam for all fashion.” ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido event draws protests for denying Ainu are indigenous
SAPPORO--Protesters denounced as hate speech an event here that claims the Ainu people are not indigenous to Japan, which flies in the face of the law of the land. ( read original story ...)
Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cargo as airports face growing demand and worker shortages. ( read original story ...)
Crypto giants pushed to ease rules on risky assets in Senate bill
Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini suggested earlier this year that lawmakers scrap a provision barring the listing of certain digital assets at risk of manipulation.
Leveraging the Legacy of the 2025 Osaka Expo — SkyDrive and Partners Launch Japan’s First Consortium for Vertiport Operations —
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading Japanese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) (*1) aircraft, is proud to announce the formation of Japan’s first consortium for the ...
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack and suspects two more
Japan has confirmed its first fatal bear attack of 2026 after recording an unprecedented 13 casualties last year. ( read original story ...)