Carrickfergus man Ryan Seaton misses out on a third Olympic appearance as the other Irish 49er class boat secures qualification. ( read original story ...)
Olympic torch relay in Nagano, Japan
People march in demonstration for freedom and human rights in Tibet while the Olympic torch relay passes through the streets in Nagano, Japan on April 26, 2008. (UPI Photo/Yoshiyuki Iwaki/SNP) ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Japan lose to Argentina in 1st of 2 U-24 friendlies
Japan's Tokyo Olympic hopefuls ended a yearlong layoff with a 1-0 loss against powerhouse Argentina on Friday at Tokyo Stadium in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic hopefuls outclassed by Argentina in narrow defeat
A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss ... ( read original story ...)
New Overseas Chinese Launches Osaka ‘Tan Ya Xue’ Under the Epidemic
"We originally planned to launch the Osaka Tan Ya Xue in early 2020, but the epidemic has broken people's face-to-face lifestyle and business model. In any case, people have to survive the epidemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves Bristol Myers Squibb’s B-cell lymphoma therapy
Bristol Myers Squibb has received Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approval for its Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel; liso-cel) to treat patients suffering from relapsed or ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic torch relay ignites business recovery hope of Fukushima flag maker
When Olympic torch runners came to Fukushima city on Friday, Masahiro Abiko went out to cheer them with his employees, hoping the Games will reinvigorate his coronavirus-battered business making flags ... ( read original story ...)
nendo transforms commercial facility into shared housing with geometric facade in tokyo
nendo has transformed a commercial facility, owned by japanese retail company marui, into a shared residence in tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Soros Investment Chief Fitzpatrick Sees Crypto at “Inflection Point”
The chief investment officer of Soros Fund Management, Dawn Fitzpatrick, thinks cryptocurrencies are at an "inflection point," leading her firm to make ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-art craze reaches China at ‘NFT’ exhibition
Bitcoin-inspired paintings and nightmarish faces conjured up by artificial intelligence, the global craze for "NFTs" -- virtual authenticity certificates -- swept into Beijing on Friday as curators ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nearly $1 Trillion Record Budget Could Just Be the Start in Election Year
With elections coming and the pandemic yet to be quashed, a record annual budget nearing $1 trillion passed Friday by Japan’s parliament is likely to be just the start for a government that already ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s record budget clears parliament, more COVID-19 spending eyed
Japan's record budget worth almost $1 trillion for the next fiscal year was approved by parliament on Friday, raising speculation over yet more spending ahead in response to the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Bank Of Japan Committee for CBDC Experimentation a ‘Necessary Step’
The Bank of Japan formed a new committee dedicated to state-backed CBDC experimentation, even though it will not issue a token yet. ( read original story ...)
Kintetsu to sell hotels to us fund Blackstone
A railway conglomerate in western Japan is selling several of its hotels in the region to a US investment fund. That's as it tries to rebuild its business battered by the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Sakura selfies: Tokyo enjoys cherry blossoms despite virus warning
People in Tokyo flocked to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers on Friday, despite coronavirus warnings against holding traditional parties under the delicate flowers. ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo Olympics when he visits the United States next month. Suga is ... ( read original story ...)