Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that are about 80 times more energy efficient than the state-of-the-art ... ( read original story ...)
Numbers that defined Japan in 2020 and beyond
Here are five other numbers to help fill-in the picture of the world’s third-biggest economy as it enters 2021. Y140m ($1.36m): The cost to the city of Tokyo of removing almost 14 tonnes of uninvited ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan at 05:24:16 GMT on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said. ( read original story ...)
CARIBBEAT: Caribbean-rooted Naomi Osaka nets ‘Athlete of the Year’ honors after notable tennis and activism
Haiti-rooted Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2020 — for overall stellar play, capturing her third Grand Slam title, and taking ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 816 New COVID-19 Cases as Governors Push for State of Emergency
Tokyo reported 816 new daily coronavirus cases on Sunday, a day after governors from the capital and neighboring prefectures called on the Japanese government to announce a state of emergency to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers declaring COVID emergency
Posted . Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackl ... ( read original story ...)
Man Held After Entering Japan Emperor’s Residence: Media
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the Tokyo residence of Emperor Naruhito, where he reportedly spent two hours before being discovered, local media said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits Katsuren-haebaru, Japan
Washington: 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan at 05:24:16 GMT on Sunday. According to the US Geological Survey, the ..|News Track ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits 85 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted 85 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan, at 06:42:30 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
Significant earthquake of magnitude 5.2 just reported 84 km southeast of Okinawa, Japan
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Okinawa, Okinawa Shi, Japan, was reported only 18 minutes ago by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), considered one of the key international agencies that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga faces make-or-break election year as coronavirus rages, Olympics loom
With his support ratings in decline amid dissatisfaction with his government’s pandemic response, the prime minister faces a political reckoning. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 77 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan at 05:24:16 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially ... ( read original story ...)
72% of Japan firms expect moderate economic growth in 2021 despite pandemic
Despite the positive forecast for the world's third-largest economy, 29% of companies surveyed said they are not sure when their sales will return to pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic triggers flight from Tokyo as people work from home
The coronavirus pandemic has driven thousands out of Tokyo to its suburbs as working from home becomes the new normal. About 28,000 people moved out of Tokyo in November 2020, up 19% from the same ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Economy Spikes More Than 11%, Entire Market Cap Captures Over $800 Billion
The entire market capitalization of all 7,500+ digital currencies in existence is hovering above the $800 billion mark. ( read original story ...)
Why Impact Investing and Crypto Are Mutually Beneficial
This post is part of CoinDesk's 2020 Year in Review – a collection of op-eds, essays and interviews about the year in crypto and beyond. Mohammad Raafi Hossain is co-founder and CEO of Fasset, a ... ( read original story ...)