Of the the assets sold, the documents said that at least $85 million “is directly attributable to Sacks.” The memo, from White House counsel David Warrington, added that Craft remains an investor in ...
Japan foreign population grows twice as fast as expected on worker influx
TOKYO -- The number of foreign residents in Japan grew at double the government's expected pace last year to a third straight record high of 3.77 million, data released Friday shows, with more talent coming in from South and Southeast Asia.
A taste of undiscovered Japan in an imposing new hotel
Keen to steer clear of Western tourists but still indulge in a luxe stay? Check out this hotel-within-a-hotel in Nagoya, Japan’s fourth-largest city. ( read original story ...)
Cruises are booming in Japan
Japan began welcoming foreign cruise ships again in 2023. Now, it hopes to welcome 2.5 million international cruisers in 2025, surpassing 2019 levels. ( read original story ...)
Japan bullet trains resume service after decoupling issue
Japanese high-speed bullet trains, suspended over a decoupling while in motion issue, resumed service Friday. East Japan Railway Co. said full operations are expected to be in place Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Story Protocol CEO says intellectual property is crypto’s $70T opportunity
Story Protocol is on a mission to bring intellectual property to the blockchain, a market Zhao says is riddled with inefficiencies. “Intellectual ...
Japan’s Ishiba under fire for giving lawmakers gift vouchers
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday that his office handed out gift vouchers to rookie lawmakers of his party and at his own expense, a revelation that could inflict a severe blow to his administration, given that his minority government needs opposition support to pass the budget and key bills.
Cubs notes from Tokyo: A huge crowd for workouts, pitching updates and Brady Counsell’s viral moment
Though outnumbered, there were Cubs hats speckled across the crowd. After meeting the media in the Tokyo Dome Hotel outside of the stadium, the Cubs’ Japanese stars, Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki, joined the teammates a little late as they took a team photo in center field. ( read original story ...)
Suspected scam calls using Tokyo Metropolitan Police phone number reported
Hundreds of phone calls appearing to come from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department have been reported across Japan. They are suspected to be part of scams and other criminal activities. ( read original story ...)
U.S. intel vets helped crypto firm soar, unaware of infamous hacker behind it
Employees said they weren’t told that the co-founder of Unciphered was Morgan Marquis-Boire, a once-celebrated spyware foe who was accused of sexual assault.
Wall Street Goes All In on Great Crypto Comeback Fueled by Trump
It was only three years ago that a dispute between an infamous crypto billionaire and a titan of the financial establishment became the center of attention at an annual event known as the Davos of the ...
SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan
SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership with others like OpenAI. On Friday, the tech ...
Man arrested after NHK Party leader injured in attack in Tokyo
NHK Party chief Takashi Tachibana was bleeding from in the ear, but he was conscious before he was sent to a hospital, a report said.
Nagoya court upholds NRA approvals extending use of reactors in Fukui Prefecture
The district court decision clears the operation of reactors at Kansai Electric Power's Takahama nuclear plant and Mihama plant for up to 20 more years, beyond the 40 year maximum. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Court Upholds NRA Approvals on Extending Reactor Lifespans
Presiding Judge Ryo Kenmochi upheld the NRA's approvals of 20-year extensions to the operating periods of the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear plant beyond 40 ... ( read original story ...)
Not just Ohtani: Tokyo Series will showcase the depth of Japanese talent in Major League Baseball
The spotlight will be on slugger Shohei Ohtani this week when the superstar returns to Japan and leads the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs in the first two ... ( read original story ...)