Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index erased early gains and closed down for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday on concerns over a surge in virus cases.The Nikkei 225 index slid 0.36 percent, or 98.72 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average closes down 0.36 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average closed down 0.36 percent at 27,424.47 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.48 percent at 1,915.68. TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan lead global health finance amid the pandemic?
Japan was the largest provider of development aid in response to the COVID-19 crisis among the G7 nations in 2020, a study has shown. But some are urging it to do even more. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency lockdown as cases surge
Japan is set on Tuesday to extend its state of emergency in Tokyo and other regions to Sept. 12 and expand the restrictions to seven more prefectures, public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan to expand virus emergency to battle surge
Japan's government said Tuesday it will expand a coronavirus state of emergency to seven new regions as it battles a record wave of infections a week before the Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Tennis player pauses press conference in tears after exchange with reporter
Naomi Osaka, preparing to compete in her first tennis tournament since the Tokyo Olympics, briefly took a break during a pre-tournament news conference on Monday after she started crying. ( read original story ...)
Maki Kaji, ‘godfather of sudoku’, dies aged 69 in Japan
The puzzle enthusiast and publisher is credited with turning the grid-based maths problem into a worldwide phenomenon ... ( read original story ...)
LINE’s Crypto Exchange to Cease Activity in South Korea Ahead of Regulatory Deadline
The development shows potential for many foreign exchanges to pull or limit services within the country ahead of tougher regulations. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei pares gains as Delta worries overshadow earnings cheer
Japan's Nikkei index pared early gains on Tuesday as concerns about the fast-spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus detracted optimism from upbeat earnings. TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s first female Paralympian is trapped in Kabul and cannot get to Tokyo
The head of Afghanistan’s delegation said that he has been unable to reach taekwondo competitor Zakia Khudadadi and is concerned for her safety and that of another Paralympian also stranded amid the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Expand Virus Emergency and Extend It to Sept. 12
Japan plans to expand its current virus emergency now in place for Tokyo and other areas to seven more prefectures as well as extend it to Sept. 12, trying to stem a delta variant-fueled surge that ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Edo: Centuries-old Tokyo fireworks business ignites hope with elaborate craft
Fireworks are a charming feature of Japan's muggy summer, as they vividly color the night sky and offer a refreshing sensation for brief mome ... ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo Olympics, Athletes Are Returning to Jobs You Didn’t Know They Had
Millions of fans and thousands of athletes from around the globe had to wait an extra year for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to take place. For two weeks the world watched and learned the names of the many ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.52 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.52 percent at 27,666.94 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.38 percent at 1,932.37. TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kaji, the “godfather of Sudoku,” dies at 69
Maki Kaji, a puzzle enthusiast and publisher who was known as the "Godfather of Sudoku" - the number puzzle played daily by millions around the world - has died, his company said. He was 69. A ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy rose slightly in second quarter despite COVID
Japans economy grew slightly in the second quarter, recovering from a slowdown at the start of the year despite continuing virus surges and restrictions, data showed Monday. ( read original story ...)