Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered sophisticated behavioral strategies that enable parasitic crickets to survive within ant colonies. Led by Ryoya Tanaka, the team documented ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea stole $659 million in crypto assets last year, the US says
The United States, Japan and South Korea have issued a warning against North Korean threat actors, who are actively and aggressively targeting the cryptocurrency industry. In their joint advisory, the ...
Crypto klepto North Korea stole $659M over just 5 heists last year
US, Japan, South Korea vow to intensify counter efforts North Korean blockchain bandits stole more than half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency in 2024 alone, the US, Japan, and South Korea say.… The ...
Vargas named LA chef de mission, Panlilio to lead Nagoya Asian Games
RICKY Vargas was named chef de mission to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Al Panlilio will handle the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games as the Philippine ... ( read original story ...)
Gauff stays unbeaten, advances to Australian Open’s third round; Osaka ousts Muchova
Coco Gauff swept Jodie Burrage, while Naomi Osaka upset Karolina Muchova to advance to the third round Wednesday at the 2025 Australian Open. Both players need just one more win to set up a ... ( read original story ...)
Hidden Tokyo: How to Live, Eat, and Wander Like a True Local
Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis that melds tradition with innovation, is a dream destination for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. While the iconic landmarks like Shibuya Crossing and ... ( read original story ...)
See NASA’s footage as U.S., Japan lunar landers are successfully launched together
U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace plans to conduct several lunar experiments for NASA, while Tokyo-based ispace is on a separate mission for Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism boom prices out local business travelers
A weak yen is attracting more visitors than ever to Japan, with national tourism figures for 2024, released Wednesday, expected to top 2019's record of nearly 32 million. But that is also raising prices for Kojima's staff and other Japanese business travelers. ( read original story ...)
The truth about crypto
Cryptocurrency hasn't delivered on its promise to replace money. It's just created a new way to gamble.
Ex-employee of Japan’s largest bank MUFG arrested for allegedly stealing 20kg of gold
A former employee of the MUFG Bank has been arrested for allegedly stealing 20 kilograms of gold bullion worth 260 million yen (US$1.6 million) from customers’ safe deposit boxes.
Tokyo, Manila agree on continued security cooperation
Foreign ministers from Japan and the Philippines agreed to continue cooperation in maritime security through the trilateral framework of Japan, the Philippines and the US. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to help uphold the rule of law in an Asian region where security concerns have ... ( read original story ...)
Disney-themed Shinkansen to begin service from Feb. 21
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Disney-themed bullet trains adorned with characters from hit films such as "Frozen" will run on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Osaka from Feb. 21 for a limited time ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka is back in a Slam’s 3rd round for the 1st time in 3 years
Naomi Osaka's second-round match at the Australian Open could not possibly have started in a worse way. All of 21 minutes in, she sailed a forehand service return well long and, just like that, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan should embrace both the Global South and Trump 2.0
Hiroyuki Suzuki is deputy director general of the corporate planning department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Foreign tourists to Japan hit record 36m in 2024 on weak yen
TOKYO -- Japan welcomed a record 36.87 million tourists in 2024, up 47.1% from the previous year thanks to the weak yen, according to data released Wednesday by the Japan National Tourism Agency (JNTO ...