Japan's popular vaccination minister, Taro Kono, is set to announce his candidacy on Friday for leader of the country's ruling political party and, by extension, its next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan could get its first female prime minister as unpopular Suga steps down
Japan's highly unpopular prime minister Yoshihide Suga will be stepping down at the end of the month. Running to replace him is Sanae Takaichi, who could become the nation's first woman prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
IAEA plans to inspect contaminated water release plan at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant in December
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will dispatch a team of experts to Japan's Fukushima Prefecture in December to review the country's plan to dump radioactive water from the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto social club that costs $8,000 to join just got a $100 million valuation from Andreessen Horowitz and other top VCs. Here’s why.
Friends With Benefits started as an informal crypto social club. But now, top VCs are taking notice and see huge benefits from backing the group. ( read original story ...)
G-20 likely to strike final global tax deal in Oct.: Japan’s Aso
The Group of 20 major economies are likely to reach a final agreement on global tax reforms when they hold high-level meetings in Oct ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka Amongst Highest-Paid Tennis Athletes of the Past 12 Months
Forbes magazine has named tennis champions Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka two of the highest-paid tennis athletes of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Launches Skin Care Line KINLÒ
I hope these products can help a lot of people and potentially save lives because I really feel that we aren’t protecting ourselves as much as we could.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends Covid emergency restrictions in Tokyo, other areas
Japan extended emergency Covid-19 restrictions yesterday in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed. ( read original story ...)
Booze Ban, Virus Curfew Flouted by Rebellious Tokyo Bars
With Japan’s fourth state of emergency extended yet again, growing numbers of the bars and restaurants that have borne the brunt of curfews say they can no longer afford to comply. Some are simply fed ... ( read original story ...)
Spanish Paralympic swimmer Teresa Perales to return home after anxiety attack hospitalized her in Tokyo
Spain's most decorated Paralympian, Teresa Perales, is returning to her home country within the next few days after suffering an anxiety attack in Tokyo, according to the Spanish Paralympic Committee ... ( read original story ...)
Tom Brady shows support for Naomi Osaka and other athletes’ mental health
Following the four-time major champion's US Open exit, she broke down in tears and briefly touched on her unhappiness. ( read original story ...)
How to Make Sense of the New Japan and Why It Matters
After two decades of reinvention, Japanese companies are re-emerging as major players in the new digital economy. They have responded to the rise of China and new global competition by moving upstream ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Extends Covid Emergency Curbs In Tokyo, Other Areas
Japan extended emergency COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday in Tokyo and other regions until the end of this month to curb infections and prevent hospitals being overwhelmed. ( read original story ...)
Maria Sharapova praises ‘beautiful human being’ Naomi Osaka and says we should be supportive of athletes going through tough times – but insists ‘you still have to show up for …
Sharapova, 34, urged others to be more supportive of Osaka, 23, saying we need to 'respect the decisions that players make at times of vulnerability'. ( read original story ...)
North Korea Banned From Beijing Olympics After Skipping Tokyo Games
North Korea has been banned from participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the country decided to skip this summer’s Tokyo Games. International Olympic Committee said its executive ... ( read original story ...)
EU removes Japan, five other countries from safe travel list
The European Union has removed Japan and five other countries from its list of safe travel destinations, meaning visitors or people returning from those countries are likely to face tighter controls ... ( read original story ...)