Jordyn Huitema has been a star on the pitch for nearly a decade, having scored her first International goal when she was only 16 years old. Since then, the talented forward has shined at the Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone’s Phillip Diogenes elected TRAC director
Phillip Diogenes of Bridgestone Canada Inc. has been elected as the new director of the Phillip Diogenes of Bridgestone Canada (TRAC). ( read original story ...)
Ripple’s $200,000 Japan grant signals urgency to lift XRPL’s stagnant on-chain activity
Digital payments company Ripple wants to attract Japanese blockchain developers to the XRP Ledger with up to $200,000 in grants to build on the network. The ...
Japan to link visa renewals with up-to-date health insurance payments
TOKYO -- Japan is revising its public health insurance system as it seeks to ensure foreigners are up to date on their payments, Nikkei has learned.
All-time great wrestler Hakuho quits Japan Sumo Association with plans to form global body
Hakuho, a retired “yokozuna” or grand champion, says he has quit the Japan Sumo Association after an apparent falling out with the governing body of the ancient sport. ( read original story ...)
Yamachan’s Chicken Wings Copycat Recipe – Nagoya-Style Tebasaki 🍗🔥
Recreate Yamachan’s famous Nagoya-style chicken wings at home with this easy copycat recipe! These crispy, double-fried tebasaki are coated in a sweet, peppery soy glaze and sprinkled with sesame ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka Expo halts water shows over high bacteria levels
Organizers of the Expo 2025 in Osaka have suspended its popular daily fountain shows and closed a shallow pool area due to pneumonia-causing bacterial contamination that required cleaning and safety c ... ( read original story ...)
This little-known town just a few kilometres from Tokyo nestled between mountains and forests of giant cedars is a must-visit in Japan
While all the noise and business of Tokyo can sometimes get your head a-spinning, there are towns in the surrounding area that offer a quieter interlude. ( read original story ...)
MindWorks expands into Tokyo real estate market
Hong Kong-based real estate firm MindWorks Properties has acquired a multi-family asset in central Tokyo. The property, Haven Shibaura, is located in the Shibaura district within Tokyo's Minato Ward. ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand expands lodging fund with Tokyo mixed-use acquisition
This is the fund’s third acquisition and second in Japan. CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has secured new capital from institutional investors for its private lodging fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese hotel group’s shares soar on plan to raise $5bn to buy bitcoin
Shares in Japanese hotel developer turned bitcoin investor Metaplanet soared on Monday after it unveiled plans to raise about $5.4bn to add to its already large stockpile of the cryptocurrency.
Crypto funds’ assets hit record high as investors hedge and diversify
Assets held in crypto funds hit a record high in May as easing trade tensions lifted risk appetite and some investors used the digital currencies to hedge against market volatility and diversify from ...
Democrats are drawing closer to the crypto industry despite Trump divisions
A significant number of Democrats, 16, joined Republicans in advancing the crypto legislation. The GENIUS Act would create a new regulatory structure for stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency ...
Delete These Android Crypto Apps Now: 20 Phishing Apps Found on Play Store
Cybersecurity researchers have found 20 malicious apps that snuck onto Google’s Play Store to try and drain people's funds from their wallets.
Japan to link health insurance non-payment to visa renewal
TOKYO -- Japan is revising its public health insurance system as it seeks to ensure foreigners are up to date on their payments, Nikkei has learned.
Japan’s Economy Remains at Risk of Technical Recession, Data Shows
The Japanese economy shrank less than initially estimated in the first quarter but remains at risk of technical recession, which could delay the Bank of Japan’s timeline for raising interest rates.