Ben Powell of the BlackRock Investment Institute discusses investing amid a "very encouraging" backdrop for risk during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Nidec founder plans medical and business schools as Japan ages
Shigenobu Nagamori, the founder, chairman and CEO of the world's largest motor manufacturer Nidec, says he plans to operate medical and business schools in Japan to train urgently needed human ... ( read original story ...)
New Resident Evil 8 gameplay comes courtesy of Naomi Osaka
Brand new Resident Evil 8 PS5 gameplay has debuted in a new trailer, courtesy of none other than Naomi Osaka. You can see the PS5 First Play trailer with the tennis superstar just below, in which ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Unveils New Logo in Upcoming Collaboration With Nike
Following an official look at her collaborative Blazer Mids with COMME des GARÇONS, Naomi Osaka has now unveiled her upcoming apparel partnership with Nike. The lineup celebrates the tennis player’s ... ( read original story ...)
Pedestrians in Tokyo
Pedestrians are reflected in a board in Tokyo, Japan. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suicides rise as economic impact of coronavirus hits home
The number of suicides in Japan rose in October for the fourth month in a row to the highest level in more than five years, data showed on Tuesday, a trend activists have blamed on the economic impact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga instructs cabinet to compile new stimulus package
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga instructed his cabinet on Tuesday to compile a package of stimulus measures to revitalise an economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the country's economy ... ( read original story ...)
School student in Japan
A school student crosses a street in Tokyo, Japan. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we ... ( read original story ...)
Japan should brace for ‘leaderless era’ as U.S. turns inward, Suga adviser says
Concerns about America's inward turn have simmered in Japan for years, intensifying in the face of China's growing military and economic assertiveness. ( read original story ...)
China’s ‘Uber for Trucks’ Raising $1.7 Billion Ahead of IPO Next Year
Full Truck Alliance, a Chinese startup that provides an Uber-like service for the trucking industry, is being valued at $10 billion before the capital raise, according to people familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)
What to Know About the Earthquake That Hit Massachusetts on Sunday
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit southern New England on Sunday, causing little serious damage but a rattling plenty of people’s nerves. The quake was first reported as magnitude 4.0, but later ... ( read original story ...)
Capcom hit with ransomware demand of 1.1 billion yen
Sources said the group is demanding a ransom of 1.1 billion yen ($10.5 million) from the Osaka-based company. Capcom announced on Nov. 4 that it temporarily shut down its corporate networks in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Brace for ‘Leaderless Era’ as U.S. Turns Inward, Adviser to PM Says
People read an extra edition of a newspaper reporting that Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden was projected to win the 2020 U.S. presidential election, in Tokyo, Japan November 8, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics organisers hail vaccine news as ‘relief’
Tokyo Olympics organisers said news of a coronavirus vaccine was a "relief" on Tuesday but insisted their bio-security planning for the postponed Games remained unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic officials talk of test events early next year
Tokyo Olympics organizers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year. The Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics officials buoyed by 4-country gymnastics meet, eye test events early next year
Tokyo Olympics organizers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year. ( read original story ...)