“We wanted to avoid giving business operators the impression that they can keep operating longer than requested,” a metropolitan government official said. “More businesses may defy the request if we ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei closes down after BoJ policy decision
Tokyos benchmark Nikkei index closed down more than 14 FridayJapanese shares opened lower as investors locked in profits after a rise ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Father-to-be Seaton has ‘unfished business’ with Games
Two-time Irish Olympian Ryan Seaton is set to miss the birth of his first child as he prepares to qualify for his third Games in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Group urges Japanese immigration bureau to reveal truth behind Sri Lankan detainee’s death
A group supporting foreign workers and refugees petitioned the immigration bureau in this central Japan city on March 18 to reveal the truth ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka solicits new participants for casino RFP up to April 6
Japan’s Osaka prefecture said on Friday that from now until April 6 it will consider submissions from any additional private-sector entities interested in partnering the metropolis (pictured) in its ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans from abroad will be prohibited from attending the postponed ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo organisers to meet Saturday; debate on foreign spectators expected
TOKYO (Reuters) - Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will meet with Japanese government officials on Saturday evening, the event's local organising committee said, with discussion of whether to allow in ... ( read original story ...)
7 best art hotels in Japan
Japan boasts an abundance of dream destinations for art lovers, from the remote art islands of Setouchi to spectacular city-centre museums like teamLab Borderless. Recently, however, some cities have ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Brings End to Decade-Long Buying of the Nikkei 225
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average and its largest-weighted firm, Uniqlo operator Fast Retailing Co., tumbled in Tokyo after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly tweaked its stock-buying program to only ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Of Japan Holds Negative Rates, Tweaks Easing Policy
The Bank of Japan on Friday maintained its negative interest rate and tweaked its monetary easing programme as it battles to boost inflation and shore up the pandemic-hit economy. The adjustment, ... ( read original story ...)
Side jobs offer career development for some but overwork hazards for others
“I feel happy that I can make use of my experiences at the company to be of help to the people outside the company,” says Hiroaki Taniguchi, 42, an employee in the finance and accounting division at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Ryan Seaton could miss birth of child to qualify for Games
Irish sailor Ryan Seaton is set to miss the birth of his first child in his bid to reach the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Seaton and team-mate Seafra Guilfoyle have one final chance to qualify for the ... ( read original story ...)
Game on: Blank-check firm, advised by athletes, seeks $250 million in U.S. IPO
A blank-check firm that counts athletes Patrick Mahomes, Naomi Osaka, and Robert Lewandowski among its advisers is looking to raise $250 million through a U.S. initial public offering, a regulatory ... ( read original story ...)
Didi Accelerates IPO Plans as Business Rebounds
An IPO would cap a remarkable turnaround for a company that ran ... who have profited from a number of high-profile debuts in recent months including Coupang and DoorDash Inc. The Japanese billionaire ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei drops after BOJ’s plan to buy only Topix-linked ETFs
Japan's benchmark Nikkei fell as much as 1.9% on Friday, while the broader Topix hit a 30-year high as the Bank of Japan said it would only buy Topix-linked exchange traded funds after a review of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei dips on BOJ’s ETF purchase plan; Topix at 30-year high
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index fell while the broader Topix hit a 30-year high, as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said it would only buy Topix-linked exchange traded funds after a review of its policy ... ( read original story ...)