A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted eastern Japan on Dec. 30, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The 9:35 a.m. quake, which struck at a depth of 60 kilometers, measured a 4 on the 7-point Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake strikes Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami waning was issued. According to the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is about to change the definition of card rewards, and it’s good news if you’re ‘crypto-curious’ but afraid of risking your own money
Bitcoin debit and credit cards from Fold and BlockFi are ideal if you're intimidated by the cryptocurrency's volatility, but still want to invest. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Stocks Are Soaring. What’s Behind the Surge.
Japanese stocks hit their highest levels in 31 years on Tuesday. Sure, global markets are in a good mood as investors continue to be bullish about the continued economic recovery. But the global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fujitsu pinpoints 20 M&A targets in $5.8bn spending drive
Fujitsu has drawn up a shortlist of 20 acquisition targets as part of a $5.8bn investment drive to capitalise on a pandemic-induced increase in demand for its digital services. Takahito Tokita, chief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower as Wall Street declines from record highs
Wednesday is the final trading day in 2020 for stocks in Japan and South Korea as their markets will be closed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Nike’s latest commercial highlights Naomi Osaka’s dominance, KD’s comeback efforts, and Sabrina Ionescu’s bid to continue Kobe’s legacy
Nike has released a moving ad focusing on Naomi Osaka, Kevin Durant, Sabrina Ionescu, and other Nike athletes as they compete with motivations bigger than themselves. Osaka dominated the tennis world ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Winter Olympics nearing amid fears of Tokyo’s cancellation
Beijing Winter Olympics has been nearing as the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games, already delayed by one year, is feared to be canceled or postponed again with the number of new coronavirus infections rising ... ( read original story ...)
These Are the Winners and Losers in Japan’s 2020 Stock Market
More time at home, reduced mobility and billionaire Masayoshi Son helped drive stocks in Japan in 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic became the dominating force separating winners from losers. ( read original story ...)
Reuters People News Summary
Following is a summary of current people news briefs. 'Love wins,' Harry and Meghan say in 2020 reflections on first podcast Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Tuesday thanked essential ... ( read original story ...)
Sound Off: Do you recommend homebuyers invest in earthquake insurance? Why or why not?
Do you recommend homebuyers invest in earthquake insurance? Why or why not? A: This is a common question that often is asked when exploring insurance options. It also depends on what kind of property ... ( read original story ...)
Demon Slayer Becomes the Highest Grossing Movie in Japan
The manga turned anime Demon Slayer has officially set another record with the film surpassing Spirited Away as the highest-grossing film in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Extremely Energy Efficient Microprocessor Developed Using Superconductors
Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that are ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Bought Her House From Nick Jonas, So of Course It’s Massive — See Inside!
Naomi Osaka's drive and dedication to tennis has truly paid off in recent years. In addition to getting more than three consecutive Grand Slam titles, a win ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly earthquake leaves Croatia in ruins, one city ‘no longer livable’
A deadly, massive earthquake has left much of the Balkan Peninsula rattled on Tuesday. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook central Croatia, followed up by aftershocks that registered a magnitude 4.4 ... ( read original story ...)
‘No space for unilateral attempts to change status quo in free Indo-Pacific’: Japanese ambassador
There is no space for unilateral attempts to alter the status quo by coercion in a free and open Indo-Pacific region, be it in Ladakh or the East China Sea, Japan’s ambassador to India, Satoshi Suzuki ... ( read original story ...)