Japan became one of the first major economies to introduce a legal framework around stablecoins, the cryptocurrencies thrust into the global spotlight by last month’s collapse of the TerraUSD token. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company will pay you to stroll around Tokyo as a literal walking advertisement
A teaser for the Stchar app, which gives an idea of what the backpack looks like Presently, walkers can only earn money by sticking within a 804-kilometre (500-mile) radius of the statue of Hachiko in ... ( read original story ...)
Report Reveals Game-Changing White House Crypto Plans That Could Have A Serious Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Impact
The Biden administration is working on a set of policy recommendations targetting bitcoin and crypto's sky-high energy consumption and carbon footprint, according to a report. ( read original story ...)
Japan Services Sector Accelerates In May – Jibun Bank
The services sector in Japan continued to expand in May, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Service Sector Activity Grows at Fastest Pace in 6 Months – PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's services sector activity grew at ... featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. ( read original story ...)
FTX Launches FTX Japan to Service Japanese Market
FTX Trading Ltd.("FTX" or "the Company"), a leading regulated global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that it has launched FTX Japan to service Japanese customers. FTX Japan, operating via FTX ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of Yokohama Port Opening Festival
People buy food during the Yokohama Port Opening Festival in Yokohama, Japan, June 2, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) People watch fireworks during the Yokohama Port Opening Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Step back into the world of ‘Tokyo Vice’
Based on a memoir of the same name by Jake Adelstein, one of the first foreign journalists to work for a major Japanese newspaper, “Tokyo Vice” is a Japane ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as high-tech issues advance
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday as high-tech shares tracked an overnight surge in their U.S. counterparts. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 250.26 points, ... ( read original story ...)
Dive in Tokyo
Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way. Today, we visit Kuramae, located along the Sumida River. ( read original story ...)
Women in Japan will only be able to get abortion pills with their partner’s permission
Japan is expected to approve abortion pills later this year although “spousal consent” will be required to receive a prescription. The drug combines two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, and is ... ( read original story ...)
World Cosplay Summit to celebrate 20th anniversary this summer in Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit executive committee has announced a milestone in the form of one of the world's largest cosplay events. “World’s Cosplay Summit 2022-20th Anniversary (WCS2022)” will be held ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Transit System Gets Serious About Disability Access
Trains and subways in Tokyo and other cities have long posed a challenge for disabled riders. As Japan prepares to reopen to tourists, here’s what’s changed. ( read original story ...)
‘Epic’ 164-Acre Texas Property With Equestrian Facilities and Alamo History Lists for Nearly $12 Million
A sprawling 164-property in Spring Branch, Texas, that has historic ties to the Alamo came on the market Thursday asking $11.995 million. The property features original 1800s buil ... ( read original story ...)
New York’s crypto mining moratorium is down to the wire
After looking left for dead, a crypto mining moratorium could be back on the table on the state legislature's last day of the session. ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss twins’ Gemini cutting 10% of its staff, saying ‘crypto winter’ is here
Winklevoss brothers are laying off 10% of the workforce at Gemini, a first for the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange and custodian. ( read original story ...)