It is in a lonely place, set above a farm that was once populated by the only samurai colony ever attempted outside of Japan. Okei, just 17, arrived with them to care for the children of their leader. ( read original story ...)
A new year – new opportunities in crypto
It is a time for reflection and a sign of the endless opportunities that lie ahead. Let’s look at what lies ahead in the crypto universe. ( read original story ...)
BOJ chief says Japan’s fiscal health in “very serious” state
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said Tuesday the state of Japan's fiscal health is "very serious" but denied the central bank is financing the government's budget with its massive purchases of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Q&A: Officials try to explain how games happen
With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank telco unit rotates CEO, Son steps down as chairman
SoftBank Corp, Japan’s third-largest telco, said on Tuesday Chief Technology Officer Junichi Miyakawa would become its chief executive officer, effective April 1. The change at the top of one of ... ( read original story ...)
Sony Bank: Making Banking Service More Customer-Friendly for International Residents in Japan
This article was first published on November 23, 2020 and updated on January 25, 2021. International residents starting their lives in Japan face many challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is opening ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese institute paid $1.3 million by Tokyo Olympic bid committee shuts operations – website
US-OLYMPICS-2020-INSTITUTE:Japanese institute paid $1.3 million by Tokyo Olympic bid committee shuts operations - website ... ( read original story ...)
Will They, Won’t They? Key Questions For Troubled Tokyo Olympics
As Japanese and International Olympic Committee officials insist the Games will go ahead, here are the major questions surrounding cancellation: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he ... ( read original story ...)
China, Japan to Expand Exchange-Traded Fund Connect Scheme
The main bourses in China and Japan will extend their offerings on the China-Japan Exchange-Traded Fund Connectivity program, first launched 18 months ago, to further promote cross-border investment ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Edges Higher In Choppy Trade
Among the other major gainers, Chugai Pharmaceutical is climbing almost 10 percent after tocilizumab, an arthritis drug developed by the company and Osaka University, was found by the British ... ( read original story ...)
Man shot by Japanese police after attacking officers with knife
A man who allegedly attacked officers with a knife was shot by police at an apartment building in this city south of Tokyo on Jan. 26. ( read original story ...)
Rugby union is undervalued — and investors smell blood
On November 2, 2019 in the Yokohama Stadium, Japan, Marco Masotti sat in awe at the Rugby World Cup final that was unfolding before him, with two competing thoughts occupying his mind. One was how ... ( read original story ...)
Downtown Osaka land prices dive as pandemic takes toll
Land prices in the Dotonbori and two nearby downtown districts in Osaka plunged by up to some 23% in January-September last year, a National Tax Agency survey showed Tuesday. The land prices were ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Downtown Area Land Prices Dive amid Virus Crisis
News; Osaka Downtown Area Land Prices Dive amid Virus Crisis; Osaka Downtown Area Land Prices Dive amid Virus Crisis. News from Japan. Society Jan 26, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house to pass controversial extra budget focusing on travel campaign
Japan's powerful lower house of parliament is expected to pass on Tuesday this year's third extra budget despite criticism it focuses too much on a government tourism campaign, rather than address ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what Japan needs to do to prepare for Tokyo Olympics, prime minister’s advisor says
Curbing Japan's current coronavirus spread and ensuring its vaccine rollout stays on schedule will be important, for instance, says Takeshi Niinami, Suntory Holdings CEO, who is also an economic ... ( read original story ...)