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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin Is Getting Its Own Sake
8.4.2022
In the past few years, there has been a small, yet increasing number of gaming-themed sakes. A handful of sake breweries have embraced video games to sell their booze. The latest? The Nakagawa Shuzo sake brewery in Tottori, Japan. Read more
NFT Taskforce Asks Japanese Government to Consider Appointing Web3 Minister
6.4.2022
In a recently released white paper, a Japanese non-fungible token (NFT) taskforce has asked the government to consider appointing a government minister whose job it would be to oversee all matters relating to Web3. Building the Support Structure for Japan’s NFT Sector A Japanese NFT policy...
Webtoon platform Kakao Piccoma buys 50% of Japan's Sakura Exchange
6.4.2022
It follows a history of crypto projects from Kakao, including its Ground X blockchain subsidiary, which won the South Korean Central Banks’ CBDC tender last year
South Korean Tech Giant Kakao Takes Over Japanese Crypto Exchange in M&A Deal
5.4.2022
A Japan-based branch of the South Korean internet and tech giant Kakao has snapped up a controlling stake in a Japanese crypto exchange – which could see it seek to integrate its web-based cartoon output with its crypto services....
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Time to Appoint a ‘Minister of Web3’, Says NFT Policy-making Group of Japanese MPs
2.4.2022
The ruling Japanese political party’s new non-fungible token (NFT) task force has recommended that the government appoints a “Web 3.0 minister.”...
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Japan Considers Stricter Crypto Regulations in Light of Russia Sanctions
1.4.2022
Authorities in Japan are planning to introduce tougher new rules for crypto operators as part of efforts to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The legislative initiative comes after Tokyo asked digital asset exchanges to strengthen transactions monitoring this month....
How To Get The Coveted Moonveil Katana In Elden Ring
31.3.2022
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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at Discount in Japanese Yen Markets
30.3.2022
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022
Japanese Exchange to Become First Licence-holding Platform to List DOGE
30.3.2022
The Japanese crypto exchange BTCBOX has announced that it plans to list dogecoin (DOGE) – a huge first for the token in Japan, considering the trading platform is registered with the regulatory Financial Services Agency (FSA).
In a tweet, BTCBOX stated that it would list DOGE “before the end...
Our Favorite Cosplay From Japan Expo 2022
29.3.2022
With most of the scene having been shut down during the pandemic, and major shows only just starting to make their way back into the lineup, it’s lovely to be able to turn our attention internationally once again with this feature on Japan Expo 2022, which was held in Bangkok a few months back.Read...
Elden Ring Players Love (And Hate) That Moonveil Katana
26.3.2022
Whether you like it or not, samurai are dominating Elden Ring. It’s a good class, with some solid base stats and starting gear that can see you through the end of the game if you treat them right and level them up. The uchigatana is an especially excellent beginner weapon, but there’s another sword...
Devil May Cry Plastered All Over Japanese Capsule Hotel Room
25.3.2022
Capsule rooms might be small, but Devil May Cry fandom is huge. Next month, Anshin Oyado Premier Nagoya Sakae in Nagoya will cover one of its capsules with the silver-haired heroes of DMC.Read more
Japanese Software Giant Line Plans to Launch NFT Market Next Month
24.3.2022
The Japanese social media and messenger software firm Line Corporation has announced the company is introducing a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace on April 13. Line detailed on Wednesday that the market will be called “LINE NFT” and it will showcase “more than 100 types...
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck to Go Public on Nasdaq in $1.25 Billion Deal
23.3.2022
A major crypto exchange in Japan is going public in the U.S. in a $1.25 billion merger deal. Coincheck is regulated by the Financial Sevices Agency (FSA). It will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “CNCK.” Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck to List on Nasdaq Japanese cryptocurrency...
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck eyes Nasdaq listing after $1.25B SPAC deal
22.3.2022
The majority shares of the new combined holding company called Coincheck Group, N.V would be owned by Coincheck’s parent company Monex Group Inc
The New Kamen Rider Black Sun Suits Look So Edgy And So Cool
22.3.2022
What better way to celebrate fifty years of Kamen Rider than with some badass new suits? This fall, Kamen Rider Black Sun hits Japan, bringing some ridiculously cool outfits, masked helmets, and sweet motorcycles with it. Read more
Japanese crypto exchanges aim to catch up with coin listings: Report
22.3.2022
The JVCEA will release a “green list” of 18 cryptocurrencies that will no longer be subject to screening by Japanese crypto exchanges before listing
Toei Animation Hacked, Delaying Dragon Ball Anime Movie
21.3.2022
Originally slated for an April 22 release in Japan, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero has been delayed after an unauthorized third party hacked Toei Animation.Read more
Japanese Fintech Firm Kyash Raises $41 Million, Jack Dorsey’s Block Participates in Funding
18.3.2022
A Tokyo-based financial technology company called Kyash has raised $41.2 million in a Series D funding round which saw participation from the Block (formerly known as Square). The investment into the Japanese mobile financial app firm is the Block’s first investment in the Asia Pacific...
Jack Dorsey’s Block joins $41M funding for Japanese fintech Kyash
17.3.2022
This latest raise brings Kyash's valuation to approximately $107.7 million