Now, Olympic officials say they will swap Ms Goto's medal for an untarnished one, after the mayor apologised and said he would pay for a replacement. The mayor faced a backlash after putting the medal ... ( read original story ...)
‘Nixon Shock’ still haunts Japan: ex financial diplomat Gyoten
Gyoten, who also worked at the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank, is one of Japan's foremost experts in postwar "foreign exchange diplomacy." "The trauma still exists in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $90 Billion Innovation Fund Eyes Riskier Assets
Japan’s new 10 trillion yen ($90 billion) university fund is looking to invest in alternative assets and foreign stocks, its chief investment officer said, as it seeks returns that would trump those ... ( read original story ...)
State Street names country head for Japan
State Street Corporation has appointed Taro Kuryuzawa as country head for Japan, effective immediately. Based in Tokyo, Kuryuzawa will report to Mostapha Tahiri, chief executive officer for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan athlete to get nibbled gold medal replaced
A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original, Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Poly Network hack: Some $600 million stolen in biggest crypto theft in history
Hackers have stolen some $600 million in cryptocurrency from the decentralized finance platform Poly Network, in what it says is the largest theft in the industry's history. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-How hackers stole $613 million in crypto tokens from Poly Network
Hackers pulled off the biggest ever cryptocurrency heist on Tuesday, stealing $613 million in digital coins from token-swapping platform Poly Network, only to return $260 million worth of tokens less ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto wars: Biden administration at war with itself over regulation
As many as three agencies inside the Biden administration are at odds with each other over who will take the lead in regulating c. ( read original story ...)
AT TOKYO Establishes AT TOKYO Kyushu Center #1 (QC1) in Fukuoka, Kyushu
AT TOKYO Corporation (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President and Chief Executive Officer: Akira Nakamura; hereinafter referred to as "AT TOKYO") will establish AT TOKYO Kyushu Center #1 (hereinafter ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic gold medal bitten by Nagoya mayor to be replaced
The Olympic gold medal that was bitten by the mayor of Nagoya, landing him in trouble when the central Japanese city received about 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Virus Situation Is Out of Control, Panel Expert Says
A member of a Tokyo Metropolitan Government coronavirus advisory panel of experts said it was now impossible to control the spread of Covid-19 in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Olympians Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka were open about intense pressure hurting their mental health. How you can take a cue and step back too.
Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka should inspire people to start prioritizing mental wellbeing over achievement and success. ( read original story ...)
Paralympic flame ceremonies begin as virus surges in Japan
Japan held its first Paralympic flame-lighting ceremonies on Thursday, with athletes waiting to learn whether spectators will be in the stands as the country battles a spike in virus cases. ( read original story ...)
How the Pandemic Paved the Way for a More Sustainable Work Culture in Japan
"Changes that would normally take years in Japan happened in just a few months" writes Nomura CEO Kentaro Okuda ... ( read original story ...)
Women set new viewership record at Tokyo Olympics
U.S. and Canadian broadcasters are reporting record-breaking coverage and viewership rates in women’s sporting events. ( read original story ...)
New $90 Billion Japan Fund Eyes Riskier Assets to Boost Returns
Japan’s new 10 trillion yen ($90 billion) university fund is looking to invest in alternative assets and foreign stocks, its chief investment officer said, as it seeks returns that would trump those ... ( read original story ...)