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Japan has criticized Russia’s announcement that it’s joining China in banning the imports of Japanese seafood in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu assured that the three Wushu players of the state, who missed to participate in the ongoing Asian Games being held at Hangzou in China, due to denial of visa by the neighbouring country, will be treated as participants of the Asian Games as members of the Indian Wushu team and will be provided with incentives as per the state’s sports policy. The three Wushu athletes Onilu Tega, Nyeman Wangsu and Mepung Lamgu along with Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mama Natung, their coach Maibam Premchandra Singh, Sports Secretary Abu Tayeng, officials of the Arunachal Olympic Association and Arunachal Wushu Association had called on the Chief Minister here this evening at the state civil secretariat. Acknowledging the fact that the three athletes were the first from Arunachal Pradesh ever to qualify for the Asian Games but had to miss the prestigious event for no fault of theirs, Khandu said that they will receive the cash incentive of Rs 20 lakhs each in accordance with the state’s sports policy for an athlete participating in the Asian Games. He also said that Coach Maibam Premchandra Singh will receive his share of 10% of the incentives awarded to the athletes. Interacting with the young Wushu players, Khandu encouraged them to train harder and focus on the 2026 Asian Games scheduled to be held at Tokyo, Japan. “As true sportspersons you are not supposed to get disheartened but prepare harder for the next tournament.

Incubate Fund Asia, a sector-agnostic and Japan-origin venture capital firm, on Wednesday announced the first close of its third fund, which has a target corpus of $50 million (Rs 416 crore). The Singapore-based fund also said it is rebranding itself as Incubate Fund Asia. Previously, as Incubate Fund India, it only backed domestic startups such as Captain Fresh, Yulu, ShopKirana and Plum from its first two funds since 2016. It has backed 27 companies so far.

The Japanese government reportedly plans to permit start-ups to raise public funds through the issuance of crypto, assets, such as currencies, instead of stocks, local media has reported. 

IShowSpeed, a popular YouTuber, shocked fans with his outrageous act on a live stream. Speed has more than 19 million subscribers on YouTube, and has just made a comeback to creating videos after a bout of ill health. So, it is even more shocking that he indulged in such an outrageous act. However, it happened accidentally. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, was live-streaming to almost 25,000 viewers when the incident happened.

Tokyo, Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae bravely disclosed his identity as a gay man. This revelation, warmly embraced by his fans, holds significance in a country where LGBTQ equality lacks legal recognition. At the event in Tokyo, Shinjiro Atae told fans on Wednesday, “What I’m going to tell you now may not be something you expect or hope to hear. Perhaps some of you may need time to understand. For years, I struggled to accept a part of myself… But now after all I have been through, I finally have the courage to open up to you about something.” «I am a gay man,» Atae revealed, and as he choked up, the audience responded with overwhelming support, encouraging him to “hang in there!”. The applause and cheers from his fans reaffirmed the acceptance and love they held for their idol.

Japananese prime minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed the country’s commitment to foster the Web3 industry, highlighting its potential to transform the internet and kindle social change. 

Sports tournaments provide an opportunity to witness thrilling athletic performances and then present an excellent reason to explore the vibrant city that the tournament is organised in. From August till December 2023, here are exciting sporting events that are set to take place across the globe. Check out this curated list of the best international destinations that Indian sports enthusiasts can visit to experience the electrifying atmosphere of sports tournaments from August to December 2023.

A post shared by Sidecar (@sidecarindia) Hong Kong's Coa has bagged the top spot for a third consecutive year. Whereas Jigger & Pony in Singapore ranked second on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. It’s the first time since 2019 that the ceremony has been held with all borders in the region re-opened after the Covid-19 pandemic.

A top official in Hong Kong says the city will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea

Japan’s regulatory and political environment for crypto and Web3 technologies has been evolving rapidly over the past several years. The Financial Services Agency of Japan reported in December 2022 it planned to lift restrictions on foreign-issued stablecoins in Japanese exchanges, which could have significant implications for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem in Japan and the wider region. 

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Scientists may have moved us one step closer to creating truly life-like robots, after successfully covering a robotic finger with living skin that can heal when damaged.

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