Japan just recorded its earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years. Scientists warn it's a symptom of the larger climate crisis. CNN's Selina Wang reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan just recorded its earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis
Think of Japan in the spring, and the image that comes to mind is likely the country's famous cherry blossoms, also known as "sakura" -- white and pink flowers, bursting across cities and mountains, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank kicks off experiments on issuing digital currency
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) began experiments on Monday to study the feasibility of issuing its own digital currency, joining efforts by other central banks that are aiming to match the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan just recorded its earliest cherry blossom bloom in 1,200 years as impact of climate crisis intensifies
(CNN)Think of Japan in the spring, and the image that comes to mind is likely the country's famous cherry blossoms, also known as "sakura" -- white and pink flowers, bursting across cities and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese luxury resort operator Hoshino eyes U.S. hot spring potential
A Japanese hotel operator known for its high-end hot spring ... The company, which already has a property in Hawaii, plans to resume its search for a suitable spot once COVID-19 curbs ease, Hoshino ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Extending Gains
Japanese stock market is higher on Monday, extending gains of the previous two sessions, with the Nikkei 225 breaking above the 30,000 level to three-week highs. The cues from Wall Street on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Quasi-emergency COVID-19 measures begin in Osaka, Hyogo, Miyagi
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Quasi-emergency measures against COVID-19 officially commenced Monday in Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi prefectures as part of efforts to stem a sharp resurgence in infections in the ... ( read original story ...)
A 33-Year-Old Fueling Crypto Boom Is Worrying Thai Regulators
Atichanan Pulges first became interested in cryptocurrencies a decade ago when he was an engineering student in Los Angeles. Mining Bitcoin was a way for the Bangkok native to learn about markets and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to rise as major markets in Asia-Pacific are closed for holidays
Futures pointed to a higher open for Japanese stocks. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 30,025 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 29,980. That compared against the Nikkei 225's last ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY: Depressed below 111.00 amid mixed sentiment as Japan holds the fort in Asia
Upbeat US employment figures, hopes of President Biden’s $2.25 trillion stimulus fail to please bulls amid Easter Monday holiday. S&P 500 Futures, Nikkei 225 offer positive start to the week, US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector contracts at slower pace – PMI
TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector activity extended declines in March as businesses struggled to fully shake off the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a private survey showed ... ( read original story ...)
‘Lavender train’ to begin purple reign in Hokkaido from May
SAPPORO -- The new bright purple sightseeing "lavender train," which will operate across the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido in sightseeing services and on other routes, will make its debut in ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 60% of Japan municipalities say current LGBT system inadequate
File photo shows a Sapporo city official (back) giving a female couple a receipt certifying that the city government has accepted their "partnership vow" at the municipal office building in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party executive signals chance of extra budget to combat COVID-19 pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan may need to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year to combat the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ruling party official was quoted as ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake shakes Japan; minor injuries, no major damage
Japan has been rattled by a strong earthquake that shook buildings in the capital, Tokyo, and caused a tsunami advisory for the country’s northeast coast ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. hospital crowdfunds capsule-shaped isolation unit for virus patient transport
A hospital in this west Japan city is raising funds to produce a capsule-shaped isolation unit designed for easier, safer transportati･･･ ... ( read original story ...)