After flirting with each other for decades, surfing and the Olympics were set to tie the knot in July until COVID-19 crashed the wedding to spoil the sport's debut at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Metro Little Tokyo/Arts District Station Permanently Closing Due To Transit Project
Metro's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station will permanently close on Oct. 24 as work begins on the Regional Connector Transit Project, authorities said Thursday. Katie Johnston reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s delicious fire-seared delicacy
On the south side of the island of Shikoku, framed by two enormous peninsulas, Kochi is one of Japan’s least-visited prefectures – at least by foreigners. It’s a popular destination for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kevin Durant, Steve Nash Join Overtime, The Boardroom’s Young CEO Experience Conference On Oct. 27
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and new Nets head coach Steve Nash will be featured guests at the Young CEO Conference, a one-day free online sports and business event co-sponsored by Durant’s ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Retailer Miniso Raises $608 Million in IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, raised $608 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, 22, shows off fit figure in white bikini: ‘Stunning as always’
For the 22-year-old, that means relaxing and rehabbing by the beach, sharing to social media her picturesque setting and photos of herself rocking a white bikini and matching cover-up. Fans were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes satellite research for disputed isles in East China Sea
Japan is looking into using satellite images to further research on the natural environment of islets in the East China Sea claimed by China, the top government spokesman said, though the plans will ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese retailer Miniso to raises $608 million in IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, is expected to raise up to $562 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Official Downplays Fears Over China’s Digital Currency
No single digital currency will dominate global transactions if central banks strive to enhance their own settlement systems, a senior Bank of Japan official said, brushing aside fears China's rapid ... ( read original story ...)
IOC gives assurance to sports bodies that Tokyo is on track
The International Olympic Committee tried to assure dozens of international sports federations on Thursday that the postponed Tokyo Games will open on July 23. The IOC and ... ( read original story ...)
IOC assures sports bodies that Tokyo Games on track
The International Olympic Committee tried to assure dozens of international sports federations on Thursday that the postponed Tokyo Games will open on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Marubeni and Tyrata Enter into Business Alliance Agreement
Tyrata Inc. and Marubeni Corporation are pleased to announce a collaboration for the distribution of Tyrata’s IntelliTreadTM Drive-Over System ("DOS") in Japan. Tyrata’s DOS and corresponding data ana ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Retailer Miniso to Raise About $562 Million in IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, is expected to raise up to $562 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Stadium to be packed with 27,000 to test virus measures
Officials said they would monitor the flow and density of spectators during the three-day trial, as well as how many wear masks, using high-precision cameras. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labour market faces shake-up after Supreme Court rulings
Contract workers must be paid same allowances as salaried staff but need not be given same pensions and bonuses ... ( read original story ...)
Many Japan local gov’ts say accepting special needs people at shelters hard amid virus
About 60% of large local governments in Japan reported that the spread of the novel coronavirus has made it difficult to accept individuals w ... ( read original story ...)