Cities spend hundreds of millions each year on paratransit services, or public rides for disabled residents, yet those services remain limited and ...
‘Convert your cash into gold’ is new scam targeting the elderly, warn Japan police
NAGOYA -- "We need to check your bank account, so convert your savings into gold bars": Lines like this are being used in a new type of fraud targetin・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM hopeful Ishiba sees ‘room’ for corporate tax hike, Kyodo reports
Shigeru Ishiba, a former Japanese defence minister and leading candidate in the ruling party's leadership race, said there was "room to raise" corporate taxes, Kyodo News quoted him as saying late on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani vs Naomi Osaka: Which Japanese Superstar is Richer?
Here is a detailed comparison between Shohei Ohtani and Naomi Osaka's net worth and popularity in their respective sports. ( read original story ...)
Larry Wilson: In Japan, the robots have a mission of their own
The robot appeared in the hotel hallway as if out of nowhere, R2D2-sized, silently rolling, on a mission of undetermined nature from its robot overlords. A group of us Yankee ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s cautious stance aims to balance economic activity with inflation control.
The BOJ kept interest rates at 0.25% after August's CPI showed a 2.8% increase, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic concerns.
Japan, a tourism hot spot, is losing its passion for travel
Travel has been a go-to recreational choice for Japanese nationals since the economic boom era. Domestic trips were the top pastime last year in terms of participation rate, according to a white paper published by the Japan Productivity Center.
Biden and Japan’s Kishida discuss shared concerns over South China Sea
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed diplomacy with China and their shared concerns over "coercive and destabilizing activities" in the South China Sea during a meeting on Saturday at the Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, ( read original story ...)
Sony Expands Into Blockchain Amid Calls for Looser Crypto Regulations in Japan
Sony has joined a growing list of Japanese companies exploring blockchain technology as Japan’s crypto market begins to recover.
Donald Trump’s Crypto Project Details: When, How, And Where To Buy
On the other hand, much of the audience, which peaked at over 50,000 listeners, was likely more interested in finding out when, how, and where to invest. The answer: A governance token called WLFI will be sold on public exchanges.
Column: Trump and his family jump into crypto, which the FBI calls a hive of ‘pervasive’ criminality
A new FBI report says the U.S. is the world center of crypto fraud. Donald Trump and his family just announced a big crypto venture.
Japan’s Nikkei books best week since mid-Aug
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday and logged its best week since mid-August, but gains were capped as the yen strengthened after the Bank of Japan set the stage for future interest rate hikes.
Fiji wins Pacific Nations Cup after overwhelming Japan in Osaka
Fiji has overwhelmed Japan from a 10-10 halftime deadlock to win an energetic Pacific Nations Cup final 41-17 in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s crypto burger stunt draws increased attention to bitcoin
At the venue, Trump exhorted supporters to vote in November, and reminded the bitcoin community that he was committed to creating a more pro-crypto regulatory environment. For PubKey co-owner Thomas Pacchia,
Crypto Biz: Circle prepares to debut on Wall Street
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Circle’s IPO, Cathedra’s shift from Bitcoin mining, MicroStrategy’s third debt offering of 2024 and BitGo’s regulated custody for native protocol tokens.
WATCH: Naomi Osaka goes on shopping spree, shows off various skirts she got after ‘challenging’ herself to wear more
In a recent TikTok, Naomi Osaka shared a peek into her latest purchases, showing off a variety of items she picked up. She started with some cute hair clips, even trying one on and giving fans a quick "side-view" to show how it looked. ( read original story ...)