Japan’s economy grew modestly in the first quarter, helped by a recovery in tourism that offset sluggishness in some leading economies. ( read original story ...)
Emanuel welcomes Chicago tech firm for Tokyo office opening
Rahm Emanuel welcomed some familiar faces to Tokyo today, opening a new office of Chicago-based software company Keeper Security. Emanuel is the U.S. ambassador to Japan. On hand for Keeper's Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
ASIA Eyes on Japan GDP, China losing steam
The Chinese yuan slipped to its weakest level this year, nudging 6.98 per dollar and Chinese stocks resumed their recent losing streak, reducing the Shanghai composite's year-to-date gains to 6.5% and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s main ruling party approves watered-down LGBTQ bill before G7 summit in Hiroshima
Japan's main ruling party approved a watered-down version of a bill on "promoting understanding" of the LGBTQ community, in apparent haste to show progress on the issue days before the country hosts ... ( read original story ...)
120 years and counting: How this mochi shop has been keeping the Japanese tradition alive since 1903
In a small shop nestled in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood, a small but popular Japanese confectionary shop called Fugetsu ... during World War II at Hart Mountain, Wyoming, and the business ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Station SF Vol. 1 is an interesting start. It has us wanting to find out more
Much of the country has been swallowed by Yokohama Station, a mysterious, ever-growing series of buildings that’s been around for as long as anyone can remember. The few who live outside its many ... ( read original story ...)
Even as crypto exchanges exit Canada, Coinbase intends to play the ‘long game’
As crypto exchanges leave Canada amid new regulatory frameworks, a number of exchanges like Coinabse plan to stay in the market.
Crypto’s Most Influential Companies Often Follow Their Own Rules — Even After FTX’s Collapse
Now the former CEO stands accused of fraud, money laundering and bribing Chinese officials — among other charges — while investors and customers are left nursing billions of dollars in losses.The lack of effective corporate governance and due diligence conducted on FTX’s books raised eyebrows around the world.
Crypto industry insiders react to DOJ’s crackdown on potential fraud
The crypto industry is assessing what to make of a potential crackdown by the U.S. Justice Department on crime on digital platforms. Eun Young Choi,
White House responds to calls for Biden to apologize for Hiroshima bombing during Japan trip
The White House did not say President Biden has plans to apologize for the U.S. nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during his trip to Japan this week. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for ‘crescent of defense’
The speaker of Taiwan's parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a "crescent of defense" with Taiwan and the U.S. against China's ambitions in the ... ( read original story ...)
Landmark crypto rules make exchanges liable for customer losses in EU
"Recent events have confirmed the urgent need for imposing rules which will better protect Europeans who have invested in these assets and prevent the misuse of crypto industry for the purposes of ...
MiCA drop: Europe seals the deal on the world’s first comprehensive crypto law
If there are two things tech companies really hate, it’s regulatory uncertainty and inconsistency. Good news for the embattled crypto sector, then, because the European Union’s comprehensive new ...
Crypto Weekly: Move over dogecoin, here’s Pepe
STORY: From a new memecoin in town, to why the EU is taking the lead on setting rules for crypto, these are the week’s big stories in the world of virtual money…Memecoins are back in the spotlight, ...
Dozens protest in Tokyo to stop Japan from releasing treated, but still radioactive, water into the sea
"Don’t dump contaminated water into sea!" protesters chanted outside the Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding’s headquarters in Tokyo, holding banners with their demands such as "Don’t nuke the Pacific," and "Stop contaminated water." The utility ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers: Hakkai’s Redemption, Explained
When first introduced in Tokyo Revengers, Hakkai Shiba came off as a natural athlete, capable of easily landing strike after strike at a bowling alley when pitted against Takemichi. Effortlessly strong and confident, Hakkai's innate strength allowed him to ... ( read original story ...)