This is an area inhabited both by students looking for cheaper places near the Tokyo University Komaba campus and long-term residents of what used (even postwar) to be a village on the edge of town ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka calls out trolls who say ‘athletes shouldn’t get involved with politics’
Professional tennis pro Naomi Osaka is calling out trolls on social media who say “athletes shouldn’t get involved with politics.” ... ( read original story ...)
Imperial Japan Could Only Blame Itself When The Taiho Aircraft Carrier Was Sunk
It was an irrecoverable blow to Japan’s fleet at this stage of the war and occurred during her first combat mission, only three months after her commissioning. ( read original story ...)
Legend Biotech’s Upsized IPO Lands $424M for Multiple Myeloma Drug
The biggest life sciences IPO of the year so far belongs to Legend Biotech. The cancer drug developer was able to raise $423.8 million after pricing its ... ( read original story ...)
America Should Never Forget Russia’s Attack On Imperial Japan
Yet Moscow’s timely intervention in the war against Japan allowed it to expand its influence along the Pacific Rim. The Second World War was an unparalleled calamity for the Soviet Union. As many as ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street’s rally accelerates after stunning jobs report
Stocks are rushing higher in early trading Friday after a stunningly good report on the U.S. job market gave Wall Street’s recent rally another shot of adrenaline. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to skip one-year Olympic countdown over virus: organisers
Tokyo will scrap events marking a year to go until the postponed 2020 Olympic Games, organisers said Friday, citing the "current economic situation" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, the ... ( read original story ...)
From U.S. to Japan, Lawmakers of Opposing Parties Unite Across World to End ‘Naive’ China Strategy
Parliamentary Alliance on China is pushing for a more realistic approach to China that will address its human rights abuses, trade malpractice and accepted diplomatic norms. ( read original story ...)
Suntory CEO says 20% of restaurants may fail as coronavirus slams Japan’s dining scene
Takeshi Niinami, the head of Japanese drinks and food group Suntory Holdings and a government adviser, predicted on Friday that more than 20% of bars and restaurants could fail due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Lady Gaga Helps Blackpink Make History On The Dance Chart
Sour Candy” debuts at No. 8 on this week’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, a height rarely seen by South Korean artists. ( read original story ...)
Wall Street’s rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
Stocks are rushing higher in morning trading Friday after a much better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market gave Wall Street’s recent rally another shot of adrenaline. ( read original story ...)
Wall Street’s rally accelerates after stunning jobs report | Charlotte Observer
Stocks are rushing higher in early trading Friday after a stunningly good report on the U.S. job market gave Wall Street’s recent rally another shot of adrenaline. ( read original story ...)
Amwell confidentially files for IPO amid surging demand for remote health care
Amwell, a provider of remote health services formerly known as American Well, is looking to go public in the coming months, sources tell CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to have coronavirus vaccines in use by June 2021
Japan aims to put coronavirus vaccines into use by June 2021, the health minister said on Friday, as the country strives to be fully ready to host the Tokyo Olympics, originally planned for this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long-term borrowing costs hit highest in a year
Japan’s long-term borrowing costs have jumped to their highest levels for more than a year as investors and traders brace for a summer deluge of bonds issued by the government to fund its Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Former Olympic minister says March is deadline for Tokyo
Next spring has been set as a possible deadline by a local lawmaker for deciding if the postponed Tokyo Olympics can go ahead ... ( read original story ...)