Athletes won't be required to take a coronavirus vaccine to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, IOC chief Thomas Bach said Tuesday, adding that mandatory shots would be "going too far". ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sake exports more than tripled over the last decade
A traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice, sake is becoming increasingly popular overseas. Thirst for the iconic drink is paired with a growing appetite for Japanese cuisine. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says broad agreement reached on military pact with Australia
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday Japan and Australia had reached a broad agreement on their bilateral defence pact. The pact called the Reciprocal Access Agreement is a legal ... ( read original story ...)
The VCs helping to fuel Japan’s startup ecosystem
That level of euphoria is probably similar to how a startup feels upon securing funding (how’s that for a totally seamless segue?). In Japan, investors have been cashing in. For inspiration on this ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 29-year high as vaccine optimism boosts risk appetite
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a 29-year high on Tuesday as investors cheered news of another potential coronavirus vaccine that re-ignited hopes of a swift global recovery. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 to Add Another 15% Before 2022, Daiwa Strategist Says
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average may surpass 30,000 yen by the end of next year as corporate earnings improve amid an easy monetary policy and overseas demand for equities, according to a strategist ... ( read original story ...)
Japan likely to need years to issue a digital currency, says ex-BOJ executive
Japan will likely need several years before it can issue a digital currency due to various hurdles including the need for measures that would prevent huge outflows from private bank deposits, a former ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo entering new COVID-19 alert level as spike in cases threatens health care system
SAPPORO -- Hokkaido will raise its coronavirus alert level to stage 4 out of 5 for its capital city Sapporo while residents in the city will be encouraged not to go out unless necessary, Hokkaido Gov. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise
TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Australia and Japan held in-person talks on Tuesday to bolster defense ties between the two U.S. allies to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Japan’s yen doubles up as high yielder and safe haven
Having burnished its traditional image as a global safe haven during the coronavirus pandemic, Japan's yen is attracting fresh interest as the highest yielder among the three major currencies. The pas ... ( read original story ...)
Why Walmart’s might couldn’t crack Japan
In 2002, Walmart’s decision to enter the market through an existing domestic supermarket brand was seen as savvy even if some had hesitations over the choice of Seiyu. It was no surprise that Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Capcom says as many as 350,000 people’s data stolen in hack
Video game development giant Capcom Co. said on Nov. 16 that the personal information of approximately 350,000 users and stockholders may have been stolen in a recent ransomware cyberattack. The ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange crackdown, bond on hold: Blockheads
The crypto exchange crackdown continues, miners can't pay for electricity, and a $3 billion blockchain-based bond is paused. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s bank aid scheme may herald new era for monetary policy, says ex-c.banker
The Bank of Japan has opened up a new policy frontier with a scheme that gives regional lenders incentives to consolidate - de facto subsidies to boost the economy’s growth potential, a former BOJ ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Bach says Tokyo bid payments to former Dentsu executive did not break rules
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said on Monday no IOC rules were infringed by payments in 2013 and 2014 totalling more than $8 million from the Tokyo Olympic bid committee to an ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat as profit-taking offsets vaccine optimism
Japanese shares were flat on Tuesday as investors booked profits following the recent surge in the benchmark index, even as news of another promising coronavirus vaccine re-ignited hopes of a swift ... ( read original story ...)