If you get Japan right, you’re going to be a more disciplined, better company for it, write Phil Wickham and Koichiro Nakamura. ( read original story ...)
America forced Tokyo to give up Kuril Islands, yet now it labels its Russian residents as Japanese, ex-diplomat tells RT
The US’ decision to label residents of the disputed Kuril Islands as Japanese is a “very strange and irregular” move, former Australian diplomat Gregory Clark has told RT, adding it shows “rampant ... ( read original story ...)
Oasis Management to tender shares in Tokyo Dome – Mitsui Fudosan
Japan's property developer Mitsui Fudodan Co 8801.T said on Tuesday that Oasis Management is willing to tender shares in Tokyo Dome Corp 9681.T to the company at 1,300 yen ($12.49) per share. Mitsui ... ( read original story ...)
Latin American Crime Cartels Turn to Crypto to Clean up Their Cash
The cryptocurrency is emerging as a new front in Latin America's struggle against gangs battling for control of vast criminal markets for sex, drugs, guns and people, according to law-enforcement ... ( read original story ...)
Ideas behind anti-Korean prejudice unchanged in 100 yrs: Japanese author
Great Kanto Earthquake that hit eastern Japan triggered massacres of Korean people, and it's clearly established that false claims w ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks continue to give in to profit-taking
Tokyo stocks lost more ground Tuesday, weighed down by persistent profit-taking. The 225-issue Nikkei average of the Tokyo Stock Exchange lost 80.36 points ... ( read original story ...)
Beds for COVID-19 patients in Nagoya virtually full with 182 hospitalized
NAGOYA -- Hospital beds designated for COVID-19 patients in this central Japan city are virtually filled, it was learned after Nagoya Mayor Takashi Ka･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell to record low in year to March 2020
Japan's greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.7% to a record low in the 2019 financial year that ended March 2020, government figures showed on Tuesday, thanks to growing use of renewable energy and lower ... ( read original story ...)
Study Links Japan’s Domestic Travel Campaign to Increased COVID-19 Symptoms
Researchers in Japan found a higher incidence of COVID-19 symptoms among people who have participated in a domestic travel campaign promoted by the government, suggesting that it is contributing to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $708 billion in fresh stimulus with eye on post-COVID growth
Japan announced a fresh $708 billion economic stimulus package on Tuesday to speed up the recovery from the country's deep coronavirus-driven slump, while targeting investment in new growth areas such ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Closes Down For Third Straight Session
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index fell for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, tracking falls on Wall Street as investors monitored prospects for additional US stimulus spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan announces $708bn in fresh stimulus as COVID-19 cases rise
Japan announces a fresh stimulus package worth $708bn even as new COVID-19 cases cast a shadow on better GDP data. ( read original story ...)
Japan stimulus package will likely boost GDP by around 3.6%, Suga says
Japan's latest economic stimulus package to help the country recover from its coronavirus-driven slump will likely boost gross domestic product by around 3.6%, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Suwon capitalise on Yokohama’s missed chances to complete AFC Champions League second-half comeback
One of the most dramatic Round of 16 matches of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) saw Suwon Samsung Bluewings hold strong early and strike late to defeat Yokohama F. Marinos and advance to the ... ( read original story ...)
Park credits ‘top condition’ for Suwon Samsung Bluewings’ AFC Champions League win over Yokohama F. Marinos
Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings’ head coach Park Kun-ha credited his players’ physical and mental condition for their 3-2 comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round ... ( read original story ...)
Japan town’s sole female councillor ousted after accusing mayor of sexual assault
Shoko Arai was voted out of her seat after making allegations against mayor that most residents said damaged the town’s reputation ... ( read original story ...)