Yokohama F Marinos will have two chances to book their ticket to the 2020 AFC Champions League Round of 16, but head coach Ange Postecoglou is eager to ensure that only one is required when they face ... ( read original story ...)
The head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange resigns over its trading shutdown
The company that runs the world’s third largest equities platform announced the executive would step down to take responsibility for a disruption that shook investor confidence. ( read original story ...)
Meteor over Japan compared to brightness of a full moon
A meteor that streaked across the night sky in Japan ended with a flash of light that witnesses compared to the brightness of a full moon. ( read original story ...)
Japan-inspired condominium to rise in Manila
Japanese-inspired condominium in Taft, Manila. In a recent statement, the Villar-led property developer said its condominium arm Vista Residences, Inc. will work with the Japanese firm on a 42-storey ... ( read original story ...)
Delaying the Tokyo Olympics will reportedly cost an additional $3 billion
Organizers of the delayed Tokyo Olympics have declined to confirm widely circulated reports in Japan that the costs of the one-year postponement will be about $3 billion. The estimates have been ... ( read original story ...)
DoorDash Looks to Raise Up to $2.8 Billion in IPO
DoorDash, the biggest U.S. food delivery company, plans to sell 33 million shares for $75 to $85 each, raising up to $2.8 billion. ( read original story ...)
DoorDash aims to double valuation in much-awaited IPO
DoorDash Inc said on Monday it is aiming to raise up to $2.8 billion in an initial public offering (IPO), which could double the value of the U.S. food delivery startup and be one of 2020's largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka inspires Japanese comic character
Naomi Osaka -- the world's No. 3 tennis player -- serves as the inspiration for a new manga character next month in a Japanese magazine comic, the publishers said. ( read original story ...)
JD.com, Fosun, Yatsen Bidding for Fancl’s Asia Business, Reports Say
A pioneer in clean beauty, Fancl plans to increase the share of overseas sales to 25 percent in 2030, with China as the main driver. ( read original story ...)
QAnon’s Rise in Japan Shows Conspiracy Theory’s Global Spread
The conspiracy theory’s foothold in Japan -- home to one of its most active networks outside the U.S. -- demonstrates how the movement can be made palatable in a range of countries as it gains ... ( read original story ...)
Brightly burning meteor seen across wide areas of Japan
A brightly burning meteor was seen plunging from the sky in wide areas of Japan, capturing attention on television and social media ... ( read original story ...)
Universal’s Super Nintendo World Is Opening In One Of Japan’s Most Hard-Hit COVID Cities
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World area in Osaka has received an opening date and fans will be able to visit the highly anticipated theme park section early next year. The announcement ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Mako’s wedding receives Japan crown prince approval
Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito said he "approves" the marriage of his daughter to a Japanese commoner, two years after Princess Mako expressed strong resolve to marry her university sweetheart Kei ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High (Briefly) Nearly Three Years After Crypto Crash
The price of bitcoin has skyrocketed up 150% this year alone–eclipsing its record high of $19,786 on Monday, but only for a few minutes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s domestic travel recovery program ‘Go To Travel’ excludes Osaka and Sapporo, where COVID-19 cases increase again
The Japanese government decided to exclude Osaka City and Sapporo City as destinations from the domestic travel recovery initiative 'Go To Travel' by December 15 2020 because COVID-19 cases have ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds in Sapporo, Osaka Down 30-50 Pct under Restrictions
(Jiji Press)--Pedestrian traffic volumes decreased by 30-50 pct from the levels before the coronavirus outbreak in Sapporo and Osaka on the first weekend since fresh COVID-19 restrictions were ... ( read original story ...)