Japan is considering an extension of two weeks to a month for coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas, Japanese media said on Wednesday, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Srihari Natraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics after FINA approves QT
Indian swimmer Srihari Natraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth on Wednesday after the sport's world governing body FINA approved his 'A' standard qualification time ... ( read original story ...)
Shiseido reveals new business direction
A firm created to take over the personal care division of Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has unveiled its business strategy. The new venture, Fine Today Shiseido, will focus on Asia, with an eye ... ( read original story ...)
Chip shortages hit factories in China and Japan, as UK car orders delayed – business live
The global shortage of semiconductors is hurting factory growth across Asia, and feeding through to delays in car deliveries into the UK. Growth at China’s factories has fallen to a four-month low ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.07 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.07 percent at 28,791.53 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.30 percent at 1,943.57. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumer Confidence Improves in June – Government
Japan's consumer confidence rose in June, the government said on Wednesday, after coronavirus state-of-emergency curbs in Tokyo and other areas were eased earlier this month. A Cabinet Office survey ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lawmakers’ Average Income Falls Slightly to 24.16 M. Yen
The average income earned by Japanese lawmakers in 2020 stood at 24.16 million yen, down slightly from 24.27 million yen in the previous year, reports released by both chambers of Japan's parliament ... ( read original story ...)
Sierra Hyland heads to Tokyo with Team Mexico
Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.3 quake hits 42 km northeast of Iwaki, Japan around noon
Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) reported a magnitude 4.3 quake in Japan near Iwaki, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima, only 10 minutes ago. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank says its Pepper robot business is alive and well
Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido confirms 1st suspected Delta variant case
Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has confirmed its first suspected coronavirus Delta variant case, the government of this city a ... ( read original story ...)
No public for Olympic torch relay in parts of host Tokyo
Parts of the Olympic torch relay in host city Tokyo will be taken off public roads, officials said Wednesday, in another virus setback for the flame as it travels across Japan. ( read original story ...)
Olympics Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period -media
Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month to go until the Tokyo Summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank says Pepper robot remains ‘alive’ and well
Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. “There is absolutely no change to our Pepper business,” SoftBank Robotics Corp. ( read original story ...)
Private Equity Gears Up for the Siege of Japan Inc.
Private-equity firms are building up a large war chest to target Japanese companies. Troubled electronics firm Toshiba could be on the menu soon. ( read original story ...)
Tired of sky-high rents? One Japanese company is offering up multi-story coastal homes an hour from Tokyo for less than $200 a month.
The rental rates are being offered by a company that ios hiring people to live in and review their rustic properties for three months. ( read original story ...)