TOKYO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Japanese shares fell on Wednesday dragged down by heavyweight chip-related shares, as investors awaited overseas market reaction to a cut on the U.S. credit rating by Fitch ...
‘Barbenheimer’ Isn’t Funny in Nuclear-Scarred Japan
The Japanese subsidiary of Warner Bros. criticized what it called insensitive promotion of “Barbie” by the company’s headquarters. ( read original story ...)
‘Barbenheimer’ Marketing Craze Criticized By Warner Bros. Japan
Warner Bros. has apologized after its Japanese subsidiary criticized its parent company for engaging with the “Barbenheimer” marketing craze. ( read original story ...)
Warner Bros. responds to “insensitive” social media posts after viral backlash in Japan
But in the only country attacked by atomic bombs, fan-made artwork of the beloved childhood icon paired with mushroom clouds didn't sit well with social media users. "#NoBarbenheimer" trended in Japan, ( read original story ...)
Binance Japan launches crypto services with 34 virtual currencies
Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency trading platform, started offering services in Japan through a subsidiary on Tuesday in a bid to maintain operations in compliance with regulators. Binance ...
A bankrupt crypto firm tried to return funds — but customer data might’ve been stolen instead
Voyager’s lawyers say they’re aware of “numerous scams and phishing attempts” affecting customers, some of which contained customer names, contact information, and claim a ...
Businesses key to independence for Japan’s foreign permanent residents: NPO chair
After the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act was amended in 1990 to allow for the granting of permanent resident visas for "Nikkei" people with Japanese ancestry, Brazilians and others ...
Tokyo video doctored to add anti-Zelensky billboard
A video circulating online appears to show a prominent digital billboard in Japan saying, "Stop war" and "Stop Zelenskyy." But the clip has been doctored; the sign featured people -- not the ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Japan begins launching trading services for residents
Sakura Exchange Bitcoin, now Binance Japan, will allow crypto users in the country to access spot trading for several crypto tokens.
Binance Japan unveils 34 tokens, including BNB, marks official re-entry into market
Binance, the globally renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has marked its return to the Japanese market by launching Binance Japan K.K., its local subsidiary. The announcement comes after two years since ...
Bitcoin Custody Guide: 3 Best Practices For Crypto Security
The idea of bitcoin self-custody has become extremely popular due to an overall drop in trust surrounding crypto exchanges.
Crypto executive behind mysterious $500,000 payment to PAC backing Mayor Francis Suarez
The mystery person behind a $500,000 donation to a super PAC supporting Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s bid for president was revealed in a Monday FEC filing as Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO and cofounder of MoonPay, a Miami-based technology platform for buying and selling crypto currencies.
MPs want to continue discussing Estonia’s Osaka World EXPO attendance
Members of the Riigikogu's Economic Affairs Committee want to reopen talks with the government about Estonia's participation in the World EXPO in Japan. They question whether denying entrepreneurs ...
Rain Pelts Yokohama Station Ahead of Typhoon
Heavy rain came down on Yokohama, Japan, on Tuesday, August 1, as the south of the country was braced for the approach of a powerful typhoon.This footage shows rain and strong winds lashing Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura Q1 profit soars on strong domestic stock market
Nomura Holdings Inc , Japan's biggest brokerage and investment bank, on Tuesday reported a jump in first-quarter net profit as Japan's strong stock market performance helped drive its investment ... ( read original story ...)
Shall I crush it?” “I’ll sink it! Volunteer management organization on the verge of “disintegrating in mid-air” due to infighting at Osaka’s Tenjin Festival
Major trouble at Osaka's Tenjin Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan! What happened in the "infighting" as described by those involved? It has been four years since the festival was ... ( read original story ...)