Bunmei Ibuki, a ruling Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight who served as speaker of the House of Representatives, said Monday he wil ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles secures spot on United States Gymnastics team for next month’s Tokyo Olympics
(CNN)Simone Biles has secured a spot on the United States Gymnastics team for next month's Tokyo Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medalist competed at the US Gymnastics Olympic trials in St. Louis ... ( read original story ...)
A UFO lab just opened in Fukushima to look into Japan’s strange sky sightings
A UFO research lab has opened in Fukushima to study UFO encounters. The International UFO Laboratory is based in Iino, a rural town known for strange occurrences. The opening of the Fukushima facility ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympic Committee chief says strict border controls needed to prevent COVID-19 spread
There is no way there will be zero coronavirus cases among athletes arriving for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, so border controls need to be stict to stop the spread, said Japanese Olympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
PM Modi Inaugurates Zen Garden, Part Of Elaborate Vision To Create ‘Mini-Japan’ In Gujarat
Japan' in Gujarat, inaugurated a Zen Garden and Kaizen Academy, yet another instance showcasing India-Japan relations ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japanese Minister’s Firm Partners With Myanmar Military-Linked Company
A joint venture between Japan Myanmar Development Institution and a military-linked firm is developing a complex on land owned by Myanmar's Ministry of Defense in Yangon. ( read original story ...)
Who’s joining Simone Biles in Tokyo? Introducing the 2021 US Olympic women’s gymnastics team
Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee earned automatic bids to the Olympics. They'll compete with Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum on the U.S. women's team. ( read original story ...)
FCA bans world’s largest crypto-currency exchange Binance
Binance, the world's biggest crypto-currency exchange, has been banned by the UK's financial regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ruled that the firm cannot conduct any "regulated ... ( read original story ...)
Even Gold-Obsessed Indians Are Now Pouring Billions Into Crypto
The cryptocurrency aficionados’ mantra that Bitcoin is equivalent to digital gold is winning converts among the world’s biggest holders of the precious metal. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei inches lower as chip-related stocks slip
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index slipped on Monday, weighed down by losses in chip-related stocks following a muted Nasdaq session on Friday, while investors were also cautious ahead of key U.S. ( read original story ...)
LDP likely to be largest force in Tokyo assembly election, poll shows
According to a three-day telephone survey conducted from Friday on about 1,000 voters in the nation's capital, 31.8% said they have decided to vote for the LDP or will most likely do so. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles punches ticket to Tokyo Olympics with all-around champion title
Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum will make up the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team in Tokyo next month. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee Grab Spots on U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team for Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, and Grace McCallum will compete as a team while Jade Carey and MyKayla Skinner will compete as individuals at the Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Firm led by former Japan minister in joint venture linked with Myanmar military
With the ministry and the Southeast Asian country's ruling military acting as one body, there are concerns such business projects may become sources of income for the junta. ( read original story ...)
Japan Local Govts Active in Issuing Green Bonds
Local governments in Japan have been active in issuing so-called green bonds, proceeds from which are used for projects taking account of environmental concerns, amid growing moves to tackle climate ... ( read original story ...)
Pohang v JDT: Livestream, TV channel, preview, ACL table and results
Buoyed by their first win in the group, JDT will be looking for a second straight win against Korean side, Pohang Steelers. Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have a chance to put some daylight between them and ... ( read original story ...)