Medical establishment says cooperation can save lives; UK pressed to open transatlantic travel corridors; South Australia locks down for 6 days ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Australia and Japan over ‘confrontational’ new defence pact
Australian ministers urge dialogue to resolve dispute as Beijing says countries may pay ‘corresponding price’ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hello work’ or job centre? language experts spell trouble for Japan’s mangled English
Group of language experts is taking local governments and organisations to task for their over-reliance on machine translation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares end lower as COVID-19 cases jump in Tokyo
Japanese shares closed lower on Wednesday, with the Nikkei retreating from a more than 29-year closing high notched a day earlier, as soaring COVID-19 cases in Tokyo halted a recent equity rally ... ( read original story ...)
Here are the world’s top 10 most expensive cities after Covid shuffles ranking
Zurich and Paris have displaced Singapore and Osaka in a recent report on the world's most expensive cities, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. That's based on The Economist Intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin says not considering lowering sales tax
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday that he was not considering lowering the sales tax as a part of stimulus measures to support the economy amid the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Beer Cellar Sapporo Harajuku
This is the first Tokyo outpost of Beer Cellar Sapporo, a bottle shop and tap room where you can sample local craft beer along with a slew of bottles from Sapporo’s sister city, Portland, Oregon. We ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Innovation IR Council holds first session
Would-be casino city Yokohama held on Tuesday the first meeting of a local body called the Yokohama Innovation IR Council. Its main purpose is to bring together public-sector agencies and institutions ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Nike Star Power Continues To Shine With New Apparel Line
She’s proving that yet again with pieces in her first Nike collection selling out online in less than 24 hours. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s New Nike Collection Honors Her Japanese, Haitian, and American Roots
Naomi Osaka's new Nike apparel collection has gear that works on and off the tennis court, including a camouflage shirt and NikeCourt shorts. ( read original story ...)
How Athlete, Activist and Next-Gen Marketing Magnate Naomi Osaka Aces Her Brand Partnerships
The three-time Grand Slam tennis champ spoke with Adweek about gut-checking endorsements, ignoring trolls and speaking her mind. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls from 29-year closing high on virus concerns
Japan's Nikkei share average retreated on Wednesday from a more than 29-year closing high notched a day earlier, as soaring COVID-19 cases paused a global equity rally fuelled by vaccine hopes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Raise Virus Alert to Highest as Cases Rise: Nikkei
Tokyo is making arrangements to raise the city’s Covid-19 alert to the highest level, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as coronavirus cases spread across Japan at a record pace. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long run of falling exports slows as auto demand perks up
The data could encourage policymakers who are counting on external demand to shift the recovery away from government stimulus back to private sector activity. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mixed as data shows Japan’s exports recovered in October; autos slip
Japanese exports in October did much better than expected, falling 0.2%, according to the Ministry of Finance. ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Giant straw dinosaur on display in Sendai after tsunami recovery
Giant straw artwork of dinosaurs and other animals have gone on display in Wakabayashi Ward of the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in northeastern ... ( read original story ...)