Russia and Japan's foreign ministers discussed plans for joint economic activity on the Russian-held southern Kuril islands that Japans lays claim to, Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo mayor hails Olympic events, might review 2030 bid
SAPPORO--The mayor of Sapporo praised residents for the smooth running of Olympic events in the Hokkaido capital but indicated the city may review its plan to host the 2030 Winter Games. ( read original story ...)
Family of 14-year-old diving star reject free property and £30m cash after Olympic heroics
The teen diver produced one of the most remarkable performances at the Tokyo Olympics, for which she received several goodwill gestures ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese stocks muted as shares of indebted property developer Evergrande and its units soar
Wall Street was boosted by the U.S. Senate's $1 trillion infrastructure plan, which includes $550 billion in new spending on transportation and broadband. ( read original story ...)
WWC21 – Koshu Kaido, Japan
The Koshu Kaido. I can still hear the braying of the horses tied up in front of the inns. The farmers use kei trucks to carry their crates of grapes nowadays rather than wooden poles over their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends gains to fourth day
However, market gains capped amid concerns over the coronavirus situations with number of Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms has hit a record high in Tokyo as daily infections surge in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.65%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.65%. The ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Index is Not Out of the Woods Yet – Chart
The Nikkei 225 index rebounded on Wednesday as investors cheered the ongoing Japan earning season. The index rose by more than 140 points and is trading at ¥28,000. It is still about 8.67% below its ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares end higher for fourth day on earnings, rising US yields
The Nikkei share average climbed 0.65% to 28,070.51, its first close above 28,000 since July 16, though it could face resistance at around 28,300 from its downward-sloping trendline since mid-June. ( read original story ...)
Party’s over: Tokyo seeks help covering huge Olympic deficit
The Tokyo metropolitan government is set to enter a grueling post-Olympic competition: pressing the central government to help cover the deficit-filled tab for hosting the Summer Games during a ... ( read original story ...)
Cultivated Delusions at the Tokyo Olympics
Australia’s Channel 7 team was all about ignoring history as its selected commentators went into describing, poorly, the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. The trio was poorly equipped culturally ... ( read original story ...)
NFT Cross-Chain Protocol DNFT Unveils a Superb IGO Honouring the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
NFT cross-chain platform DNFT protocol has finally unleashed an IGO like no other, an Olympic BTC Synthesis Game. The game draws its framework from the recently concluded Tokyo Olympic games. Just as ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor pulls out of Paralympic event over medal gaffe
NAGOYA--Nagoya’s mayor is still reeling from a mounting public outcry after he suddenly pulled off his mask and bit into an Olympic athlete’s gold medal earlier this month. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 ‘vaccine discount’ for customers catches on at Japan’s eateries, hotels
Restaurants, hotels and even wedding venues have begun offering discounts to customers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavi ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Report fails to tackle inhumanity underlying Japan’s immigration detentions
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has released an investigative report on the death of Sri Lankan national Wishma Sandamali at the detention ce･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber expands scope of off-road tire plant in India
Japanese manufacturer introduces second phase to more than double capacity at factory currently under construction ... ( read original story ...)