... report on the world's major regional market conditions of Digital Banking market, focusing on the main regions and the main countries (North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India). Key Companies Analysis:- Urban FT, Kony, Backbase ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Exchanges Self-Regulate In Wake of $500 Million Hack
Sixteen cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan have formed a new self-regulatory organization, an effort that comes in the wake of the $500 million theft in January. According to a report from Nikkei, the new initiative will see the group of licensed ... ( read original story ...)
City in Aichi promotes cactus-based foods in bid to save production as farmers gray
NAGOYA – A major cactus-producing city in Aichi Prefecture is developing food products using a locally grown variety in hope of raising the profile of the plant amid a decline in farmers. Broiled pork and prickly pear on skewers, Madeleine cake made ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Accused stalker sent ex-girlfriend 1,700 messages in 10 days
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 42-year-old man who is suspected of harassing his former girlfriend via the telephone and a social-networking service in requesting that they get back together, reports Nippon News Network (Mar. 2). Between ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Man with knife robs jewelry store in Adachi
Tokyo police are hunting for a man who wielded a knife during ... and thrust the knife before a 53-year-old female staff member as she was preparing to open for business. “Open the safe,” he reportedly threatened before fleeing the scene by bicycle ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo school hires guards after Armani uniform furor
TOKYO: A Tokyo school that hit international headlines for introducing an Armani-branded uniform has been forced to hire security guards after several students faced harassment over the pricey kit. Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo’s wealthy Ginza ... ( read original story ...)
Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian Look Like a Futuristic Girl Group in Tokyo
"Night out in Tokyo #SilverSurfer," Kim tweeted along with the pics ... In the days leading up to the baby's arrival, a source tells E! News that Khloe is "feeling great" and is "very excited," she's "also a bit nervous about how the delivery is going ... ( read original story ...)
Curling charms hot property in Olympic bronze-winning team’s hometown
Miniature curling stone charms have become a sold-out success at a shrine in the hometown of the Japanese women's curling team which won bronze at the recent Pyeongchang Olympics. In addition to being sold, the charms were given to the women who play for ... ( read original story ...)
Taking photos in freezing weather? It’s a snap with a little prep
Visitors can shovel snow onto their friends for a fun photo at the Tsudome site in Sapporo, Japan (Photo: Jeremy Long) But how do you get the most out of your winter wonderland photos without ruining your pricey DSLR or getting frustrated by your fast ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: what estate agents need to know
When it comes to property, ‘Japanese knotweed’ are the two words most homeowners and prospective buyers do not want to hear. With a knotweed infestation estimated in every 10km2 of the UK, this non-native plant is able to push through cracks in ... ( read original story ...)
P.E.I. YouTuber wins international competition, trip to Japan
Jillian Vessey loves to share her enthusiasm for Japanese fashion and culture with her more than 160,000 YouTube followers. Soon, she will be sharing her love for all things cute and colourful with an even larger audience. Vessey — known online by her ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan governor hints at exit from monetary stimulus
The yen jumped after Haruhiko Kuroda appeared to drop his first hint of Japan’s exit from years of monetary stimulus, as unemployment fell to just 2.4 per cent, the lowest rate in a quarter of a century. It is the first time the Bank of Japan governor ... ( read original story ...)
Finance Ministry vows probe into ‘altered’ records within few days
The beleaguered Finance Ministry found itself further backed into a corner March 2 following revelations of apparent tampering of official documents related to the dubious sale of state-owned land in Osaka Prefecture to Moritomo Gakuen. Months of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cryptocurrency markets start policing themselves in April
TOKYO -- Japanese cryptocurrency trading gains a unified self-regulatory ... The group intends to establish a code of conduct that promotes a healthy trading environment. Nikkei group company QUICK holds an equity stake in bitFlyer. ( read original story ...)
Langerak pleased to be Japanese
FOOTBALL: Bundaberg's Mitch Langerak has revealed just how frustrating this year's season has been. Langerak joined Nagoya Grampus in the Japanese J-League after signing with Levante in the La Liga in August last year. The club is Langerak's third this ... ( read original story ...)
Australia vs. Japan: Tonight
Team Australia take on the might of Samurai Japan tonight in Nagoya, and you can watch it LIVE on Fox Sports Australia. First pitch is at 7pm local (9pm AEDT, 8pm AEST, 8.30pm ACDT, 6pm AWST). Tune in via Fox Sports 506, or on the Foxtel App. For those ... ( read original story ...)