Touch Capital led the recently closed round and was joined by a bevy of celebrity investors, including Naomi Osaka, Usher, Apolo Ohno, David Grutman, Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew and Gryffin. Immi has now ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese spa apologises for only changing water twice a year after deadly bacteria found
The manager of a 158-year-old Japanese guesthouse has apologised for only changing its spa bath water twice a year after it was found to be teeming with poisonous bacteria. The Daimaru Besso ... ( read original story ...)
‘Groundbreaking’ Crypto Index 401(k) Opens Up $7 Trillion Market Beyond Bitcoin And Ethereum After Huge Price Crash
Controversial plans developed over last crypto bull run to expose 401(k) retirement savings plans to the wild swings of the bitcoin price are being expanded to include a handful of smaller ...
Banks are cutting exposure to crypto, says BIS report
Banks across the globe have decreased their exposure to certain cryptocurrencies by as much as 43.6% in 2022, according to a new report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
Three Japanese Banks Start Stablecoin Experiment
Three Japanese banks are to experiment with stablecoin payments as they work to implement a system that meets legal requirements, according to a Thursday press release. Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group ...
Ukrainian teen refugee keeps football dream alive in Yokohama
A promising youth goalkeeper from Ukraine, who fled his country following its invasion by Russia, is continuing to pursue his foot ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian teen evacuee keeps soccer dream alive in Yokohama
Nineteen-year-old Yaroslav Shtonda had the opportunity to train with Yokohama FC's J. League first-division side for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs expanding tender offer rules as unsolicited takeovers rise
Japan's financial regulator is considering expanding the range of transactions for which a tender offer is required, in what would be the first revision of the country's takeover rules in 17 years, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Strawberry Fairs! Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with 5 Strawberry-Themed Afternoon Teas in Osaka
With the arrival of spring in Japan, the pleasant climate brings forth a plethora of delectable harvests to relish. Springtime is abuzz with various activities such as flower viewings and fruit ... ( read original story ...)
Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2
News; Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2; Car Driven by Elderly Rams into Hospital in Osaka, Killing 2. News from Japan. Society Mar 1, 2023 21:08 (JST) ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police advising elderly residents to be aware of household robberies
Tokyo police are stepping up their campaign to raise public awareness of what people can do to prevent themselves from becoming a victim of robbery. The move comes amid a recent string of household ... ( read original story ...)
Japan just found 7,000 islands it didn’t know it had
Japan has recounted its islands – and discovered it has 7,000 more than it previously thought. Digital mapping by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) recently found there to be 14,125 ... ( read original story ...)
Latest Crypto News: Former FTX Director of Engineering Pleads Guilty, 83% Of Japanese Traders To HODL Cryptos
HODL remains relevant in 2023 amidst Bitcoin's latest bout of volatility. Zero Accel surveyed 330 crypto holders in 47 Japanese provinces in January 2023, and 82.7 per cent of them said they “intend ...
Who is Monkey? The notorious crypto scammer, who drained over $24 million and inspired a legion of copycats, has disappeared
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Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.06%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Retail, Pharmaceutical Industry and Gas&Water sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell ...
Ex-BOJ chief sees “modest” effect in Japan’s massive monetary easing
Former Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa has criticized the powerful monetary easing undertaken by his successor and current chief Haruhiko Kuroda, saying its impact on inflation and economic ...