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In Japan 1st, cash register-free ‘walk through’ food store to open in Yokohama
A store where customers can grab items and leave without the hassle of scanning items at a cash register will open in Yokohama on Oct. 27 in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reflects on life on 26th birthday, makes very honest parenthood admission
N aomi Osaka posted a message days after her 26th birthday, reflecting on her life and admitting that she still finds it surreal how far she has come in life and revealing that most recently she ... ( read original story ...)
Shokoji: A hidden treasure of Edo Period architecture hiding on a hilltop in plain sight
Tourists are flocking back to Japan and they are increasingly willing to stray from the “golden route” of Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka to find other treasures of Japan, some of them hiding in plain sight. ( read original story ...)
The Next Wave in Crypto: Key Assets to Monitor
A new DeFi project, BorroeFinance ($ROE), is making waves in the crypto landscape as a groundbreaking innovation with exceptional real-life utility. While investors monitor $ROE, a recent ...
Companies that had their IPO in 2003
The year 2003 in the IPO world was quite notable, marking a resurgence after the dot-com bubble burst and the economic aftershocks of the September 11 attacks in 2001. After several years of downturn ...
I’m a mom living in Japan, home to the world’s healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently
With low obesity rates, kids in Japan are some of the healthiest in the world. Yuko Tamura, a mother and cultural translator, shares the 127-year-old philosophy that has helped Japanese parents raise such healthy and adventurous young eaters. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, US and Japan Hold First-Ever Trilateral Aerial Exercise in Face of North Korean Threats
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean, U.S. and Japanese militaries conducted their first-ever trilateral aerial exercise on Sunday in response to evolving North Korean nuclear threats, South Korea’s air force said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Faces By-Election Tests as Support Slides
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces two special elections on Sunday, where any loss would be a fresh setback for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose public support has sagged to its lowest since he took office. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JFE Steel seeking stake in Teck Resources coal business – Reuters
Japan's JFE Steel is in talks to buy a stake in Teck Resources' (NYSE:TECK) metallurgical coal business, Reuters reported Thursday, adding to the list of suitors that also includes Glencore. The ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks, Nagoya stay perfect; Thirdy Ravena, San-En extend win streak to 4
Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins cruise to a 26-point win against the RJ Abarrientos-less Shinshu Brave Warriors to improve their record to 6-0 in the Japan B. League MANILA, Philippines – ... ( read original story ...)
Ports of Oakland and Yokohama Forge Partnership for Maritime Decarbonization and Green Shipping
Ports of Oakland and Yokohama unite for maritime shipping industrys decarbonization shared practices in green tech initiate. ( read original story ...)
The Supernatural Situations in Tokyo Babylon Still Remain Poignant
When I first read CLAMP’s Tokyo Babylon years ago, I was always struck by its execution and the nature of its spiritual situations. I’d started getting more into manga when Tokyopop started picking up series an making them more accessible. I’d been ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is on the rise again. Here’s why Warren Buffett remains a crypto hater
Cryptocurrencies are on the rise again, helped by optimism surrounding the possible introduction of a spot bitcoin ETF. But no matter how strong this rally gets, it won't convince one of the ...
Naomi Osaka hints she has split from boyfriend three months after welcoming baby
N aomi Osaka has seemingly indicated that she and rapper Cordae are no longer together. Osaka and Cordae, both 26 years old, started dating in 2019. In July, Osaka and Cordae became parents for the ... ( read original story ...)
Memorial service held in Tokyo for people who died building Thai-Burma Railway
A memorial service has been held in Tokyo for people who died constructing the Thai-Burma Railway during World War Two. ( read original story ...)