The Bank of Japan underlined the importance of a simple, interoperable central bank digital currency, should it decide on one. ( read original story ...)
Birthday Mode On: Naomi Osaka celebrating 24th in Greece
Naomi Osaka is taking some time away from the court and focusing on her mental health and overall happiness. Suffering from bouts of depression and anxiety around the sport ever since claiming her ... ( read original story ...)
Bach calls on France to improve Paris 2024 Olympics medal tally after concerning Tokyo 2020 results
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach expressed "concern" over France's performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Investigation into Zolkefli’s Tokyo 2020 Paralympics disqualification complete
The internal investigation into the disqualification of Malaysian athlete Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games has been ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida urges Moon to take action to resolve Tokyo-Seoul rows
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged South Korean President Moon Jae In Friday to take the initiative to resolve a bilateral spat over wartime compensation. Speaking to reporters after their ... ( read original story ...)
Polo Goes International for Japanese-Inspired “Tokyo Stadium” Collection
It’s hard to find a city more appropriate for Polo Ralph Lauren than Tokyo. There’s countless similarities drawing them together: the embrace of color, the lightning-quick pace, the respect for ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC to Build Japan’s Most Advanced Semiconductor Fab
"After conducting due diligence, we announce our intention to build a specialty technology fab in Japan, subject to our board of directors approval," announced CC Wei, chief executive officer of TSMC, ... ( read original story ...)
Kiefer, Lakestars go for top spot
Kiefer Ravena’s Shiga Lakestars shoot for the solo lead while debuting Dwight Ramos and his Toyama team aim for a breakthrough win against Ray Parks Jr. and his Nagoya teammates in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Williams, Djokovic, Federer: Indian Wells honours top stars with cardboard cutouts
This year’s Indian Wells event is missing a number of the world's top players, but organisers have still found a way to make sure they’re not forgotten. Outside stadium two at the Indian Wells Tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Now Channeling: Naomi Osaka’s Free-Spirited Vacation Style in Greece
Shop tennis player Naomi Osaka's incredible Greece travel style, from her Alberta Ferretti tie-dye caftan dress to her paisley printed boho set. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto top 2021 Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best major cities in the world
But having three cities in the same country take the top three spots in the same awards list is a feat unto itself. JNTO Canada is understandably proud to share that Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto earned the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Imperiling $7 Trillion Of Stocks Makes China’s Point
The problem is the way crypto risks are “creeping” into more than $7 trillion worth of market capitalization in the old-school analog stock market. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.81%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.81%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Sugimoto blasts Buffaloes past Fighters
Pacific League home run leader Yutaro Sugimoto hit a three-run homer, powering the league-leading Orix Buffaloes past the Nippon Ha ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to host first World Triathlon Championship and Para Series events of 2022
World Triathlon Championship Series will resume in Yokohama in Japan in May alongside the start of the World Triathlon Para Series, after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 57 new cases and 7 deaths from COVID-19
Tokyo reported 57 fresh novel coronavirus infections on Oct. 15, down 81 from a week ago, and seven deaths from COVID-19 among patients in their 50s to 90s. ( read original story ...)