Law Decoded delivers analysis on the week’s critical stories in the realms of policy, regulation and law. Are you over the election? I’m over the election. But you can bet that as soon as I finish ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan closely watching forex market after Biden’s win
The BOJ is concerned that any sharp rise in the yen's value against the dollar will deal a serious blow to the Japanese economy already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends almost ¥43 billion in loans to Myanmar for roads and corporate finance
Of the total, ¥27.78 billion will be earmarked for a project to build a bridge on a road that crosses Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Teenager Yasunaga powers Yokohama FC to win over Vissel Kobe
Yokohama FC overcame an early deficit to beat Vissel Kobe 2-1 in the J-League first division Sunday thanks to an injury-time winner from 19-year-old substitute Reo Yasunaga. Kobe came out of the ... ( read original story ...)
Countryside living is cozy and affordable for residents willing to buy abandoned houses
When you think of home, what comes to mind? An apartment in the city? A sofa and a TV? Children playing in the garden or front lawn? Certainly, ideas differ across cultures and generations. ( read original story ...)
5.2-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Izu Islands, Japan at 21:30:43 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor’s brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne
Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, has been formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne in Sunday's palace ritual that has been postponed for seven ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cruise ships set sail amid sea of COVID worries
With Japan's tourism picking up thanks to a government-subsidized travel campaign, large cruise ships resumed operations on Nov. 2. But despite onboard measures to eradicate or vastly reduce any ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends $414 mil. loans to Myanmar for road, corporate finance
Japan and Myanmar have signed a total of 42.78 billion yen ($414 million) in low-interest loans to allow the Southeast Asian country to build road infrastructure and facilitate financing for small and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday, the last of a series of ceremonies after his elder brother, Emperor Naruhito, became monarch last ... ( read original story ...)
Speedy method found to make virus-capturing proteins
Researchers here announced a quicker method of creating antibody-like proteins that capture the novel coronavirus than under current methods. The proteins made by using the new technique have the ... ( read original story ...)
Edition, luxury lifestyle brand hotel, opens in Tokyo
The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon, a bespoke, custom-made hotel embodying the best of East and West, has opened its first property in Japan. This urban resort is designed in partnership with renowned ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President
Joe Biden’s picks to head up key regulatory agencies could redefine crypto policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question. ( read original story ...)
Suspension of Ant Group’s IPO likely to cost investment banks US$400 million in fees
The suspension of Ant Group’s debut is likely to cost a cadre of the world’s largest investment banks nearly US$400 million in fees collectively, after Chinese regulators this week called a halt to ... ( read original story ...)
Quintarelli “surprised” by Nissan qualifying speed
Ronnie Quintarelli admits he was surprised with how good his Nissan GT-R felt in qualifying for the penultimate round of the SUPER GT season at Motegi. ( read original story ...)
Olympic Sports Are Forming Bubbles to Save Their Seasons—and Tokyo 2021
Gymnastics, swimming and skating are experimenting with modified forms of the sequestration model that allowed the NBA and others to play this season. ( read original story ...)