Takayuki Ueno, 46, is one of 10,000 torchbearers for the Tokyo Games. He lost his parents and children in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Cabinet OKs law to limit foreign real estate deals in Japan citing national security
The bill has raised concerns about violation of privacy rights, and an intense debate over its provisions and constitutionality is likely. ( read original story ...)
Sorting out nanodiamonds with fluorescent centers
Joint Press Release by Hokkaido University, Osaka Prefecture University and Osaka University. Scientists have developed a method to use lasers to ... ( read original story ...)
Global deal making hits $1.4 trillion amid blank-check IPO frenzy
Special-purpose acquisition companies have raised $94.4 billion this year through IPOs — already more than the record annual total of $83.4 billion last year. ( read original story ...)
Forex Weekly Look Back: Cboe to acquire Chi-X Asia Pacific, Robinhood files for IPO
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Easter District of New York announced this week that Instagram influencer “Jay Mazini”, whose real name is Jeg ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends higher on SoftBank boost; records 2% weekly drop
TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - Japanese shares closed higher on Friday, with SoftBank leading the gains on the Nikkei index, as investors scooped up beaten-down names after their sharp retreat this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record budget clears parliament, more COVID spending eyed
Japan's record $1 trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved by parliament on Friday, raising speculation of still more spending in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Diet enacts record 106.61 tril. yen budget for FY 2021
Japan's Diet enacted Friday a record 106.61 trillion yen ($976 billion) budget for fiscal 2021 to finance steps to mitigate the fallo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record budget clears parliament
The 106.6 trillion yen budget for the year beginning April 1 features 5 trillion yen in emergency spending related to the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya hospital with patients in final days works to bridge virus isolation
As many facilities restrict family visits amid the pandemic, Minami Seikyo Hospital has found ways for patients to spend time with family members. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics travel decision sidelines Katarina Roxon’s biggest fans: her family
In a few months, swimming star Katarina Roxon will be heading to Tokyo to represent Canada at the Paralympic Games — but she'll be doing so without her closest supporters. ( read original story ...)
Anime Japan Convention Adapts to Virus Era
Instead, everything from stage shows for fans to business seminars and meetings for industry professionals, will be online. An annual event that usually draws throngs of fans to the venue, Anime Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Imperial Hotel Tokyo makes $2.3bn bet to fend off overseas rivals
The famed Imperial Hotel Tokyo announced Thursday a makeover costing up to 250 billion yen ($2.29 billion), aiming to increase its post-pandemic appeal as luxury competitors rush into the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t OKs bill tightening regulations on land purchase by foreigners
Japan's Cabinet approved a bill Friday to tighten regulations on the acquisition and use of land by foreign entities around core infr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Bill to Oversee Land Deals Near Defence Bases, Border Islands
Japan's cabinet approved on Friday a bill that will tighten oversight of land deals and land use near military facilities and border islands, reflecting Tokyo's concern about overseas security risks. ( read original story ...)
Central bankers’ crypto experiments should put investors on alert
Banks’ digital currencies could displace the rationale for private sector projects ... ( read original story ...)