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Man born in Hiroshima lights 1964 Tokyo Olympic cauldron
Yoshinori Sakai was born in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, the day the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city. Just over 19 years later, he ran with the Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Man born in Hiroshima lights 1964 Tokyo Olympic cauldron | Charlotte Observer
Yoshinori Sakai was born in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, the day the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the city. Just over 19 years later, he ran with the Olympic flame into the national stadium, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Metronome Keeps the Beat for Decentralized Finance
The crypto currency, which saw price shoot up recently, now boasts a new listing on the Professional Digital Currency Exchange, PROBIT. ( read original story ...)
How a Crypto-Focused Shop With 35,000 Items Made BTC Payments Faster
A digital shop for crypto users that boasts more than 35,000 products has announced that it now supports the Lightning Network ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan rush to secure post-Brexit trade deal
Britain and Japan will on Thursday attempt to thrash out a post-Brexit free trade agreement, although the UK admits a deal might only boost British GDP by 0.07 per cent and would be a bigger prize for ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is Breaking Down Barriers in Sports With Her New Play Academy Initiative For Girls
Naomi Osaka was 3 years old the first time she played tennis, and "it changed my life," she said in an essay for Nike. She's been training for years, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto AM shines its spotlight on Ziglu
With Ziglu, users can instantly and effortlessly exchange their money into digital currencies, at competitive prices and monitor their balances ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eases reentry ban as stranded foreign residents weigh future
Nikkei reported earlier this week that the entry ... "I can't think of a more unfortunate time for Japan to create doubts in the international business community," said LaFleur. ( read original story ...)
Body Glove Signs Itochu to Grow in Japan
Body Glove had its best year ever in 2019 and even managed to beat sales expectations in the first six months of this year — despite the pandemic. Now it’s looking to Asia for further growth. The ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists find how clock gene wakes up green algae
A team of researchers from Nagoya University, Japan, has found the mechanism of the night-to-day transition of the circadian rhythm in green algae. The findings, published in the journal PLOS Genetics ... ( read original story ...)
Automotive Tire Market Top Key Players: Continental AG , Bridgestone Corporation , Pirelli Tyre C. S.p.A., MICHELIN , Toyo Tire Corporation
The top key players of Automotive Tire Market are Continental AG, Bridgestone Corporation, Pirelli Tyre C. S.p.A., MICHELIN, Toyo Tire Corporation, Hankook Tire amp; Technology Co., Ltd., The Goodyear ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Locked Borders Shake the Trust of Its Foreign Workers
A pandemic policy that bars re-entry for many permanent and long-term residents has upended many lives and undercut Tokyo’s efforts to woo global capital and talent. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda warns of renewed constraints on Japan economy from pandemic
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned that economic activity could be constrained "significantly" again if strict public health measures are reinstated to prevent a further spread of the ... ( read original story ...)
Delivery Hero seeks to challenge Uber Eats in Japan
German online takeaway food group Delivery Hero wants to rival market leader Uber Eats when it launches in Japan later this month, planning to deliver a wide range of products, its chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Opens in Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Carlton expands its luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko in Japan. The property – set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is located in the Northern Kanto ... ( read original story ...)