Osaka is a working metropolis, but what it lacks in beauty it makes up for with its big personality. Don’t let Tokyoites tell you otherwise — Osaka has more fun than any other Japanese city. Nowhere ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ‘not sure’ Olympics should happen
Naomi Osaka said rising COVID-19 levels in Tokyo are a ‘big cause for concern’ and she is ‘not really sure’ the Olympics should go ahead this summer. Tokyo is under a state of emergency amid a surge ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota Says Profit Soared in Jan-March Amid Pandemic
Toyota says its profit more than doubled to 777 billion yen, or $7 billion, in the last quarter as the Japanese automaker’s sales recovered from the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank posts $45-B net profit, Japan’s highest ever
Investment giant Softbank Group on Wednesday reported an annual net profit of $45.8 billion, the best ever for a Japanese company, reaping the rewards of tech share rallies to recover from last year's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nomura still betting on global expansion to lift profit, despite Archegos hit
Nomura Holdings Inc raised its pretax income target for the next fiscal year by 14%, showing the long-cherished ambitions of Japan’s top brokerage and investment bank to join the global elite remain ... ( read original story ...)
NGY Vs ANL Dream11: Nagoya Grampus Vs Kashima Antlers Prediction, Team, Top Fantasy Picks
We look at NGY vs ANL Dream11 team, top picks, alongside other details of this J1 League clash between Nagoya Grampus and Kashima Antlers. ( read original story ...)
Subscription services in Japan get facelift amid pandemic
Once limited to products such as newspapers, magazines and digital streaming services, subscription offers are being developed to allow for luxurious living at home. ( read original story ...)
iRacing Rallycross All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama Race Preview: Sonoma/Atlanta
For the second time in two weeks, the iRacing Rallycross All-Star Invitational presented by Yokohama splits off its celebrity competitors and the world’s top sim racers at two different tracks. This ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn’s Former Aide Defends Himself In Tokyo Trial
Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly said he never conspired to hide Carlos Ghosn’s pay, taking the stand in his own defense for the first time in the criminal trial involving disclosure of the former ... ( read original story ...)
American tells Japan court he worked for Nissan’s interests
An American lawyer on trial in Japan on charges related to reporting of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s compensation asserted his innocence Wednesday, testifying he acted legally and in Nissan's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coronavirus Vaccine Booking System Crashes
Technical problems derailed Japan's coronavirus vaccination booking system on Wednesday, compounding frustration over the government's handling of new outbreaks of infections and an inoculation drive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s coincident index rises in March
Japan's coincident indicator index rose in March, the government said on Wednesday, supported by strong retail sales and exports, even as the coronavirus crisis remained a threat to the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on worries over further Wall St. slide
Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning as drops on Wall Street for a second consecutive day overnight strengthened worries about the out ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lankan’s death in spotlight as Japan debates immigration bill
Many foreign nationals seeking refugee status in Japan have been closely monitoring the Diet debates as possible revisions of the immigration law could affect their lives. ( read original story ...)
FEATURE: Subscription services get facelift amid pandemic
Japan's subscription business model has taken an unconventional turn during the coronavirus pandemic, as firms push luxury items for home rental to help people introduce a little more variety to lives ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Passes Digital Law As Virus Underscores Tech Struggles
Japan’s parliament approved a law to set up a new Digital Agency as the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, including stumbles in its vaccine rollout, underscored the country’s need to ... ( read original story ...)