Crypto VCs can’t just buy ‘community’

In our Chain Reaction podcast this week, Anita and I chatted with Kevin Rose of True Ventures and Proof Collective on the latest crypto crash and what the future of NFTs looks like in a bear market. ( read original story ...)

EEC Office banking on Japanese investors

Office is keen to draw Japanese investment in electric vehicles, smart electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, digital, smart farms, the bio-, circular and green (BCG) ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Okinawa marks 50th reversion anniversary

Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of its reversion to Japan from the control of the United States. Ceremonies were held by the government to mark the ... ( read original story ...)

AirTrunk expands in Tokyo with $1b-plus data centre

Macquarie-backed AirTrunk will build a $1 billion-plus hyperscale data centre in Tokyo, its second for the Japanese capital, as the home-grown operation establishes itself as Asia’s biggest player in ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s tatami mats, a home-grown tradition

Grass-and-straw tatami mats – once a privilege reserved for the elite – have been a key feature of Japanese architecture since the Middle Ages, crafted by gifted artisans. But now, with cheap ... ( read original story ...)