TOKYO -- Sakana AI, a startup cofounded by former Google researchers, is planning a funding round as early as this month that would value it at over $1 billion, Nikkei has learned, achieving the ...
Newly-Built Tokyo Apartments to Be Torn Down for Blocking Views of Mt. Fuji
A newly constructed residential building in suburban Tokyo will be pulled down after incensed locals complained the structure blocked their Mt. Fuji views. ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori’s risqué Tokyo outfit sparks Japanese outrage, while Kanye West flies economy after losing…
Kanye West's wife, Bianca Cesnori, caused stir in Tokyo by wearing revealing outfit in public. Critics label it as 'public indecency' that could lead to a fine. ( read original story ...)
Top US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Rolls Out Support for New Native Token of Pirate-Themed RPG Built on Ethereum
Coinbase has launched support for the newly issued native token of a pirate-themed, role-playing game built on the blockchain.
How Donald Trump became the crypto candidate in the 2024 election
Trump reportedly owning a crypto wallet that holds a broad portfolio of coins that analysts say is worth $14.7 million.
Bianca Beats Osaka, Bronny Works Out, and AI Against Abuse: Sports Night Sizzle
In recent sports news, Bianca Andreescu defeated Naomi Osaka in the Libema Open quarterfinals. Jeff Van Gundy may join the Celtics or Clippers as an assistant coach. Bronny James worked out with the Lakers, ( read original story ...)
Jordan Bentley’s Hypland: A new streetwear haven in LA’s Little Tokyo
Emerging from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, Jordan Bentley, the founder and designer of Hypland, has opened the doors to his first boutique in the ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Kiefer Ravena signs with Yokohama B-Corsairs
The Yokohama B-Corsairs will continue to have Filipino blood injected into its lineup in the upcoming 2024-25 Japan B.League season. But no, it’s not in the form of Kai Sotto. This time, it will be ... ( read original story ...)
The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts
The property, covering just over an acre in this seaside town ... “I fell in love with the temples and the houses and the gardening from the day I arrived,” he said. “In Osaka, we visited old country ... ( read original story ...)
Greed, Lies and FTX: Is Crypto a Force for Good or Evil?
From our side, at The Giving Block we’re going well beyond that, starting “The Crypto is Good Project,” which will focus on compiling data, profiles and reports on the ways in which crypto is a force ...
Yen drops and Nikkei rises as BoJ delays tightening; markets mixed
The yen fell and Tokyo stocks rose Friday after the Bank of Japan deferred a plan to cut back its bond purchases as it cautiously moves away from its ultra-loose monetary policy. Stock markets had a mixed reaction to the decision,
Stock market today: US markets mixed as cooler US inflation data raise hopes for a Fed rate cut
U.S. markets were mixed in early trading Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged just hours after the government said consumer inflation cooled more than expected last month.
Naomi Osaka shares big goal of hers amid outstanding return to grass courts
Naomi Osaka has a goal she would like to achieve in the upcoming period as the former world No. 1 hopes to finally win her first title on the fastest tennis surface during this year's grass season. ( read original story ...)
Japan says its Ospreys will keep flying unrestricted despite US qualms
Japan's defense chief said Friday that Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in his country. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka, Nishikori confirmed for Paris Games
Japan's Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori will compete at this year's Olympic Games in Paris, the Japan Tennis Association has announced. ( read original story ...)
NEC’s facial recognition to speed up entry at 2025 Osaka Expo
TOKYO -- The World Expo 2025 in Osaka will adopt Japanese technology company NEC's facial recognition system for use in entry and payments, aiming to boost visitor convenience at an event expected to ... ( read original story ...)