Buildings in the town of Zao in Miyagi Prefecture suffered similar damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and underwent repair work for over two years. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Could Be Worth $100 Million After IPO
Shares of Coinbase are trading at around $300 on private markets, giving the firm an implied valuation of $77 billion, according to a CoinDesk report. Coinbase ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-backed software firm WingArc1st launches $172 million IPO
Japan's software company WingArc1st Inc, which is backed by U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group Inc, on Thursday launched an initial public offering (IPO) worth up to 18.2 billion yen ($171.8 million), a ... ( read original story ...)
Cash-Loving Japan Shifts From Notes and Coins in Boost for Banks
The coronavirus pandemic has encouraged more cash-loving Japanese to move away from banknotes and coins, giving a boost for banks in their drive toward digitalization, the industry’s lobby group chief ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Reconsidering Loose Monetary Policy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda recently commented that the Japanese economy is currently recovering and coming back to pre-COVID-19 levels. ( read original story ...)
A Rivalry Turned Romp: Naomi Osaka Powers Past Serena Williams in the Australian Open
Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams by playing like her—with clutch strokes and a brilliant assembly of power tennis. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in Australian Open semifinals
Osaka ran her winning streak to 20 matches as Williams again came within reach of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, then fell short. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party invites women to meetings – but won’t let them speak
LDP’s attempt to demonstrate gender equality after Olympic sexism row backfires ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake 57 km south of Hirara, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Hirara, Miyakojima Shi, Okinawa, Japan, was reported only 12 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Stopped Serena Williams and Her Latest Grand Slam Record Hopes
Osaka won their Australian Open semifinal in straight sets, denying Williams a chance to tie the record for Grand Slam singles titles. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams Leaves Press Conference in Tears After Loss to Naomi Osaka: ‘I’m Done’
Williams lost 6-3, 6-4 to the world No. 3 in the Australian Open semi-final at Melbourne Park as her wait for a 24th Grand Slam title goes on. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan names female Olympic head after sexism row
Seiko Hashimoto, the new head of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, has said she understands there is “great public concern” over hosting the delayed Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Seiko Hashimoto takes over as Games chief after sexism backlash
Japan's seven-time Olympian turned politician Seiko Hashimoto announced Thursday that she is taking over as head of the Tokyo 2020 Games, following the resignation of her predecessor after sexist ... ( read original story ...)
After Leader’s Sexist Remark, Tokyo Olympics Makes Symbolic Shift
The selection of Seiko Hashimoto as president represented an abrupt turn after the Olympic committee had apparently intended to name another man in his 80s. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Japan Olympics minister Hashimoto appointed head of Games
Japan's Seiko Hashimoto has been appointed the next Tokyo 2020 president, after her predecessor quit due to sexist comments. The former Olympics Minister is a seven time Olympian herself, having ... ( read original story ...)