It's known as ping-pong diplomacy. In 1971, a silk gift given by Glenn Cowan, a player from the US, was emblazoned with an image of the Two Immortals. At the World Championships that year in Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo could resume its local travel subsidy programme in the new year
The Motto Tokyo staycation scheme for Tokyo residents may restart alongside the Go to Travel campaign With people around Japan eager to get out travelling again and low Covid-19 case numbers, the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese regulators ask Didi to delist from US bourses on security fears
The country's tech watchdog wants management to take the company off the New York Stock Exchange because of concerns about leakage of sensitive data, sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 drops more than 2% as Asia-Pacific markets slip amid renewed Covid fears
Stocks in Japan led losses among Asia-Pacific markets in Friday trade, with the Nikkei 225 dropping more than 2%. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms will test a bank-backed cryptocurrency in 2022
A consortium made up of approximately 70 Japanese firms said this week they plan to launch a yen-based cryptocurrency in 2022.. ( read original story ...)
Soaring Fuel Prices Drive Fastest Tokyo Inflation in 16 Months
Higher fuel prices drove up Tokyo’s cost of living at the fastest pace in 16 months, although the increases were still tiny compared to those confronting consumers in other economies where central ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Tokyo core consumer prices rise at fastest pace in more than a year
Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose at the fastest pace in over a year in November, data showed on Friday, as electricity and fuel costs surged due to higher global energy prices and the costs of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares close higher
Tokyo shares closed higher Thursday after solid US indicators boosted Wall Street shares with a rising dollar also encouraging investors.28, while the broader Topix index advanced 0. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-In Japan, a weaker yen may not be the blessing it once was
A weak yen, once seen as favourable for Japan's exports-focused economy, has now become a pain point as it eats into household finances and confounds policymakers. A gradual shift by Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo relaxes dining guidelines as virus cases drop
However, to prepare for a possible sixth wave of infections, the capital will strengthen its medical system for the year-end and New Year's holiday period. ( read original story ...)
Japan encourages APEC Leaders to invest in quality infrastructure for post-pandemic growth
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting was held online on November 12, and adopted a declaration, which incl ... ( read original story ...)
Christmas tree set up at Universal Studios Japan for first time in 2 years
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in this west Japan city has set up a Christmas tree for the first time in two years, and its Christmas events w ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Matsuno: If any new coronavirus variants identified, we will reconsider border controls
If any new coronavirus variants are identified we will reconsider our border controls as needed,” said Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno per Reuters. The policymaker adds, “New covid ... ( read original story ...)
Smarter Tech for ‘Super-efficient’ Smarter Cities in Japan
The integration of AI and the connected devices of the IoT - having been anticipated for years to solve social issues such as in the form of smart cities - is now on its way to making inroads in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Economic Security Minister Says Business Must Be Free
Japan’s new economic security minister downplayed concerns about regulations that could hamper international commerce, saying repeatedly the country’s commerce was based on a flourishing free market. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to call for 3% wage hike in next year’s labour talks: Report
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to urge the business sector to raise wages by about 3 per cent in next year's annual wage negotiations with labour unions, Kyodo news agency ... ( read original story ...)