The dollar slightly strengthened to around ¥105.80 in late Tokyo trading Monday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥105.80, up from ¥105.60 at the same time F ... ( read original story ...)
Local NSA readying boxers for ramped-up Tokyo preparation
“WE HAVE FIVE MONTHS TO PREPARE and we have to focus on what needs to be done,” said ABAP President Ricky Vargas. — ALVIN S. GOWITH the rescheduled Olympic Games in Tokyo just five months away, the ... ( read original story ...)
Resona Bank to tie up with Bank of Yokohama on asset management
Resona Bank is set to conclude a business tie-up with the Bank of Yokohama, sources close to the matter said Monday, the latest sign that Japanese lenders are struggling to raise profitability amid ... ( read original story ...)
Base in South Korea lifts virus lockdown; parts of Tokyo now open to some US troops
Osan Air Base returned to its pandemic normal Saturday, a day after its commander declared a lockdown to trace the contacts of a service member who tested positive. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Naked Festival wasn’t the same this year
This time a year ago, thousands gathered for Japan's annual Hadaka Matsuri -- popularly known as the "Naked Festival"-- in Okayama prefecture. The photos and videos of last year's event are a surreal ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan Begin Joint Military Drills after China Enters Japanese Waters
Last week's incursion was the seventh time this year Chinese vessels have entered Japanese waters, according to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan airlines ground dozens of Boeing 777 planes after latest engine failure
United Airlines and two major carriers in Japan grounded all of their 62 Boeing 777 planes while Korean Air stated it would ground six of their aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel to maintain product prices steady in March
Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd 5423.T will leave product prices unchanged in March to ensure a hike implemented in January would be absorbed by the market, Japan's top electric-arc furnace ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Exchange Appoints Hiromi Yamaji as Head of Tokyo Bourse
Osaka Exchange Inc. President Hiromi Yamaji will take the top post at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, filling the gap left by the former head who resigned after the equity market had its worst-ever outage ... ( read original story ...)
12 Japanese firms will end business deals involving Uighur forced labor
Twelve major Japanese companies have established a policy of ceasing business deals with Chinese companies found to benefit from the forced labor of the Mu ... ( read original story ...)
‘Darwin is important in three areas — history, business and security’: Ambassador points to Japan’s growing relationship with Darwin
The hand of friendship between Japan, Australia and in particular Darwin has never been more important Japan’s Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami said. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Vision Fund set for new portfolio champion with Coupang IPO
SoftBank's $100 billion Vision Fund is poised to have a new number-one asset in its portfolio with the upcoming floatation of top South Korean e-tailer Coupang, furthering a turnaround that has seen ... ( read original story ...)
World number one Barty uncertain of schedule as Osaka closes in
Australian Ash Barty has provided no certainty if she will play regularly on the women's tour amid the COVID-19 pandemic despite Naomi Osaka closing in on her world number one ranking with a fourth ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 178 more coronavirus infections on Feb. 22
Japan's capital registered another 178 new cases of the coronavirus on Feb. 22, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. It was the 16th day i ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports lowest daily COVID-19 total since Nov. 9
The figure came as the pace of increase in newly confirmed infections nationwide slowed for the sixth consecutive week under a virus state of emergency for Tokyo and nine other prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Japan Vaccine Supplies to Be Limited, Delaying Shots for Elderly: Minister
BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine as Japan launches its inoculation campaign, at Tokyo Medical Center in Tokyo, Japan February 17, 2021. Behrouz Mehri/Pool via REUTERS Reuters TOKYO ... ( read original story ...)