Taylor Swift had an intimate concert moment with her fans in Japan as she continues her Eras Tour. Swift said she was "over the moon" after her record-setting Grammy wins. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-Japanese Miss Japan pageant winner Karolina Shiino returns crown after affair comes to light
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s marriage agencies going bankrupt at record rate as matching apps surge
Bankruptcy numbers for Japan's marriage consultation agencies, which introduce partners to tie the knot, have reached an all-time high, accor ... ( read original story ...)
YouTuber arrested on suspicion of extortion
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a YouTuber on suspicion of extortion after he filmed a video of himself capturing a man engaging in voyeurism and attempted to blackmail him for 400,000 yen. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s honest admission following her disappointing defeat in Abu Dhabi: ‘I feel like a complete disappointment.’
In a sensational news, a scandalous revelation has emerged in the world of tennis. A prominent player, who has been dominating the sport for years, has been accused of engaging in illegal activities. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Ordinals sales dip, Roblox adds AI translation to metaverse: Nifty Newsletter
Japan Airlines partnered with marketing firm Hakuhodo on a project called Kokyo NFT, which aims to tokenize local experiences.
Djokovic to return to Indian Wells for 1st time in 5 years, joined by Nadal, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Osaka
Novak Djokovic is returning to the BNP Paribas Open for the first time in five years in pursuit of a record sixth title in the Southern California desert.
I Was Putin’s Adviser. I Accused Him of Crimes to His Face
It was July 25, 1998, and I happened to be in the anteroom of Alexei Kudrin's office. He was the first deputy Russian finance minister, and I was discussing Russia's looming financial crisis with him, ...
Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival Opens With Food Areas Coming Back
A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo on Sunday, with food and drink areas set up after being canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Anime Takes Over 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival With Gundam, Ghibli, and More
The 2024 Sapporo Snow Festival is now open (in Japan), with new snow statues and ice sculptures. (Golden Kamui, Spirited Away, Dungeon Meshi, Gundam, among others). pic.twitter.com/KTZ1ouB5xh ... ( read original story ...)
Snow-tani! Shohei, Decoy made into frozen sculpture in Japan
The most iconic duo right now isn’t a world-famous pop star and her football-playing boyfriend. Nope, it’s Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy! They have their own baseball card. The dog has its own ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese fans excited to see Taylor Swift perform in Tokyo immediately after winning Grammy
Taylor Swift fans in Tokyo are excited to see the American pop superstar’s first performance immediately after her latest Grammy win and the announcement of a new album this week ... ( read original story ...)
TradeStation to pay $3 million to settle charges from SEC, states over unregistered crypto product
Cryptocurrency platform TradeStation Crypto will pay $3 million to settle charges from the U.S. securities regulator and multiple states that it offered and sold unregistered securities through an ...
Cyber gangs got away with a record $1.1 billion in crypto ransom payments in 2023
The rise of "ransomware as a service" means less tech skill is required to carry out an attack, Chainalysis said in a report.
Taylor Swift continues record-breaking tour in Tokyo
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has arrived in Japan, thousands of ''Swifties'' filling the Tokyo Dome for the opening night. Taylor Swift will perform four sold-out shows before flying back to the US in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing P3.5 billion to expand Clark tire plant
Japanese company Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is set to spend P3.5 billion for the expansion of its tire plant in Clark, according to the Clark Development Corp. ( read original story ...)