The bear injured four people, and caused schools to close and flights to be canceled, before it was eventually shot. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc joins COVID-19 vaccination push as Olympics loom
Japanese corporate giants are joining the nation's COVID-19 vaccination effort ahead of the Olympic Games as the government struggles to meet its inoculation targets amid fears of a resurgence of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan industry minister says Harvard fund ‘thanked us’ for advice
Harvard University's endowment fund thanked the Japanese government for advice over Toshiba Corp (6502.T), the industry minister said on Friday, in response to a probe that found a government adviser ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei tracks Nasdaq’s solid finish overnight, Toyota drags Topix
Japan's benchmark Nikkei inched up on Friday as technology stocks tracked a strong finish on the tech-heavy Nasdaq index, while the broader Topix index fell after Toyota Motor retreated from its ... ( read original story ...)
Two titles matches announced for NJPW Summer Struggle in Sapporo events
NJPW has announced the main events for their Summer Struggle in Sapporo events on July 10 and July 11. Both matches were set in motion with angles at the Dominion PPV on June 6. On [...] ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka won’t play at Wimbledon but ‘will be ready’ for the Tokyo Olympics, agent says
Naomi Osaka won’t compete at Wimbledon this summer, opting to take “personal time with friends and family,” according to a statement released by her agent Thursday afternoon. It will mark the second ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 president wants cap of 10,000 spectators -newspaper
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee wants to allow up to 10,000 spectators for Olympic stadiums, the Sankei newspaper reported, amid concerns the Summer Games could spark another ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Dr. Fauci’ suggests having no spectators at Olympics is safest option amid ongoing COVID pandemic
Japan’s own “Dr. Fauci,” doesn’t have a reputation for being outspoken, particularly on opinions that would go against the official policy of the government. But in recent weeks, Japan’s top adviser ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s core consumer prices rise for the first time in over a year
Japan's core consumer prices grew slightly to post their first rise in more than a year in May, largely due to a rebound in energy prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan consumer prices rise for first time in 14 months
Consumer prices rose slightly in Japan in May for the first time in 14 months, data showed Friday, but analysts said they were unlikely to soar above pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organisers to discuss expert’s report suggesting no spectators
Organising Committee have received a report from the government's coronavirus adviser Shigeru Omi on how to host the Games during a pandemic, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Female employee taken hostage at internet cafe north of Tokyo
A man has taken a woman hostage at an internet cafe in this eastern Japan city from the evening of June 17, sparking a police invest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc lag far behind women empowerment in management roles: Reuters poll
Women make up less than 10% of the management in most Japanese companies, as the country's corporate sector finds it difficult to meet the business lobby's aim of boosting the number of female ... ( read original story ...)
CX Daily: Japanese Companies List Concerns About Doing Business in China
More Chinese companies than ever signed up to sponsor the UEFA European Football Championships, becoming the largest source of sponsorship for the tournament, which kicked off Friday in Rome. Four ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Mexico have earthquake early-warning systems. How does the United States compare?
When it comes to building a state-of-the-art earthquake early warning system, California is behind. California and the U.S. have long neglected the development of such a system. The alarm system we do ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; Bank of Japan monetary policy statement ahead
Shares in Asia-Pacific looked set for a mixed start on Friday. The Bank of Japan is set to release its statement on monetary policy on Friday. SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific looked set for a mixed ... ( read original story ...)