In an unexpected move, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party appears headed toward backing a candidate for Yokohama mayor who will campaign on a platform of oppos ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans in venues
The Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when the games open in just over a month, Tokyo organizing committee officials and the IOC said on Monday. Organizers set a limit of 50% of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Megan Frazer and Nikki Evans miss out on Ireland squad
Megan Frazer and Nikki Evans are two big-name omissions for Ireland's 16-player hockey squad for the Tokyo Olympics next month. Sarah Torrans is named despite missing the EuroHockey Championships with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at Olympic venues despite covid concerns
Organizers have also warned they could revisit the decision if the covid-19 infection situation changes dramatically. ( read original story ...)
Breaking Up Japan Inc.’s Love Affair With Itself
Japanese companies are divesting themselves from each other at a quickening pace—a development shareholders should cheer. ( read original story ...)
“Conbini warp” an increasing traffic problem for businesses and authorities across Japan
Driving in Japan is certainly not without its share of problems. Narrow winding streets and blind corners abound for motorists, while widespread disregard for basic rules of the road plague ... ( read original story ...)
On Now at MOA: Reflecting on Art and Life after the Great East Japan Earthquake
Recovery from disaster is a long process, as this Museum of Anthropology exhibition demonstrates. Open until Sept. 5. ( read original story ...)
How crypto startups are quickly raising millions of dollars from mysterious online communities called DAOs
Crypto startups can raise funding from decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs in a matter of hours and get access to major investors. ( read original story ...)
China broadens crackdown on crypto mining industry
China has broadened a crackdown on its massive cryptocurrency mining industry with a ban on mines in a key southwestern province. ( read original story ...)
Former Morgan Stanley traders raise $100m to turn crypto startup into unicorn
After a successful fundraiser, Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency startup founded by former Morgan Stanley traders, has raised $100 million, scoring a pre-money valuation of $1 billion. ( read original story ...)
Banks Chart Cautious Crypto Policy With Regulators Taking Aim
Banks looking to expand into the wild world of crypto got a pointed reminder from regulators this month of the risks involved. ( read original story ...)
Dressel, Ledecky lead powerful US swim team headed to Tokyo
With Michael Phelps five years into retirement, the stage is set in Tokyo for Caeleb Dressel. Katie Ledecky is ready to extend her dominance, competing in four individual events plus relays at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Allyson Felix qualifies for fifth Olympics at US trials
Six-time Olympic champion Allyson Felix qualified for her fifth Games with a second-place finish in the 400m at the US trials. The 35-year-old, who has nine Olympic medals in total, clocked 50.02 ... ( read original story ...)
Companies give vaccines to workers, boosting Japan’s rollout
Thousands of Japanese companies began distributing COVID-19 vaccines to workers and their families Monday in an employer-led drive that aims to rev up the nation’s slow vaccine rollout ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of Magnitude 5.4 Strikes Hokkaido in Japan
Tokyo: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck Japan’s Hokkaido Prefecture, according to authorities. Also Read -. ( read original story ...)
Safiq Rahim geared up for AFC Champions League bow with Johor Darul Ta’zim
Bangkok: Midfielder Safiq Rahim is looking forward to making his AFC Champions League debut for Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta’zim in their Group G opener against Japan's Nagoya Grampus on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)