Japan's revised law requiring cyclists to wear helmets will go into effect in April, but what will happen to users of shared bicycles? ( read original story ...)
Anti-insect laser gun turrets designed by Osaka University; expected to work on roaches too
Considering we are now in the year 2023, it feels like there ought to be some better way to defend our homes from invading insects such as cockroaches than a rolled-up magazine or noxious mixtures of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Lag Again on Diversity if Women Shut Out of BOJ Race
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida risks reinforcing the view that the country is not serious about addressing gender inequality if women are shut out of the new leadership set to take the helm of ... ( read original story ...)
This Week on Crypto Twitter: Binance Faces More Insider Trading Allegations
Also, El Salvador’s Bitcoin-loving head of state Nayib Bukele wants the world to know that his country is still solvent.
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hotspots revealed in new map – how bad is it in your area?
The ultra-invasive species is known for causing serious damage to property foundations but a new interactive map is helping homeowners to spot exactly where the worst areas are ... ( read original story ...)
Property documents for a London apartment suggest wanted ‘crypto-queen’ is alive after allegedly vanishing in 2017 with $4 billion from investors
The listing was reportedly taken down after the property agent learned of its ties to the fugitive, a lead unearthed by podcast host Jamie Bartlett.
Athletics: Ethiopia’s Desse wins Osaka Women’s Marathon
Haven Hailu Desse led a 1-2 finish for Ethiopia in Sunday's Osaka Women's Marathon, with Japan's Yuka Ando coming in third. ( read original story ...)
Ethiopians finish 1-2 in Osaka Women’s Marathon
Haven Hailu Desse led a 1-2 finish for Ethiopian athletes in Sunday's Osaka Women's Marathon. Desse clocked two hours, 21 minutes and 13 seconds to claim the title, followed by compatriot Sisay ... ( read original story ...)
Hailu wins Osaka Women’s Marathon
Ethiopia’s Haven Hailu returned to winning ways to triumph at the Osaka Women’s Marathon, this year’s first World Athletics Platinum Label road race, on Sunday (29). The 24-year-old led an Ethiopian ... ( read original story ...)
Risky Business: Japan Steps Out | Opinion
Despite constitutional limits, Japan has one of the world’s most technologically advanced armed forces (around 261,000 troops, fifth in global ranking) and one of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Japanese knotweed hot spots revealed – here’s how to find out if the invasive plant is growing near you
BRITAIN’S Japanese Knotweed hot spots have been revealed in a handy map showing where the invasive plant is growing the most. Knotweed was introduced from Japan as an ornamental plant in 1825 but ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Coffeezilla, the crypto detective who says he got Sam Bankman-Fried to admit to fraud?
Stephen Findeisen, better known as Coffeezilla, has made crypto sleuthing a full-time gig. He played a role in Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall, and says he got the FTX CEO to admit to fraud. Recently, ...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX might even owe money to a tiny Bahamian garden shop. Here are some surprising names on the crypto exchange’s long list of creditors.
Local news outlets say many Bahamian creditors are owed tiny sums, but the list shows the extent of FTX's ties to the country's economy.
Niigata plans to relocate its specialty shop within Tokyo
A popular shop in Tokyo’s Omotesando district that deals in specialties from Niigata Prefecture will close down by the end of this year and likely move to another fashionable location in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its products amid protests from conservationists, has found a new way to cultivate clientele and bolster sales: whale meat vending ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 3,427 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
Japan's health ministry said it confirmed 3,427 new cases of coronavirus infection in Tokyo on Sunday. The daily tally was down 1,683 from a week ago and marked the 12th straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)