The city and prefectural authorities in Osaka, Japan are to appoint from January 1, Hiroto Izumi, a former adviser to two of Japan’s recent prime ministers, as an aide on Osaka’s urban development, ... ( read original story ...)
Lee asks Tokyo envoy for meeting with PM Kishida
Ruling party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung asked Tokyo's top envoy to Seoul on Monday to help arrange a meeting between him and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a campaign official said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on Omicron surge fears
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday as a surge in Omicron variant infections across the world dented market sentiment and deepened uncertainty over its impact on the global economic recovery. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taxi company opens Sapporo bar where drivers serve up drinks
Tucked into a century-old red brick warehouse in a residential area here is a cozy little bar, a fire crackling in the fireplace as soft mu ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo offering free PCR testing to residents without symptoms until end of Jan.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been offering free PCR tests since Dec. 25 for Tokyo residents with no symptoms who are worried about b ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ATM Market Expected to Reach $3.55B by 2030, Bitcoin Depot Reports
Bitcoin Depot is celebrating consistent growth this year as the firm looks ahead to 2022 in an update shared with Crowdfund Insider. ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency price LIVE – Bitcoin value spikes as experts predict successful new crypto coins to be released in 2022
MORE than 50 countries have placed bans on cryptocurrency, according to a report from the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress. The report, which was released in ... ( read original story ...)
9 crypto experts told us their investing outlooks for 2022, from bitcoin price predictions to high-conviction altcoin picks and what’s next for regulation
9 crypto experts told Insider where they see BTC landing in 2022, high-conviction altcoins on their radar, and top trends to watch in the year ahead. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan members see prices rising, wary of premature policy change
BOJ policymakers acknowledged rising inflationary pressure in Japan from higher energy and raw material prices, with their focus on p ... ( read original story ...)
Prices Set to Take Center Stage at Bank of Japan’s January Meet
Bank of Japan board members are likely to pay closer attention to price trends at a meeting in January as they consider whether it still makes sense to flag downward risks for inflation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open slightly lower
Tokyo shares opened slightly lower in thin holiday trade on Monday as fears lingered over the impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dipped 0. ( read original story ...)
Japan Offers Oil from Strategic Reserves Amid Coordinated Effort
Japan is offering oil from its national reserves as other nations kick off a coordinated release from strategic stockpiles to rein in prices.Most Read from BloombergCoronavirus Can Persist for Months ... ( read original story ...)
Chiba University and Yokohama National University collaborate on joint research on disaster prevention and decarbonization
Chiba University and Yokohama National University have signed an agreement on mutual cooperation and cooperation.Taking advantage of the characteristics of both schools, we will focus on joint ... ( read original story ...)
Use of advanced technologies touted as legacy of Tokyo Games
A facial recognition system was used for the first time in Olympic and Paralympic history for personal identification of athletes and staff. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in morning on Omicron spread fears
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning as sentiment was hurt by deepening uncertainty over a global economic recovery as countries around the world battle a surge in the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
This New Year: Tokyo Area Events For Dec 27, 2021-Jan 9, 2022
Here is Savvy Tokyo's guide to a perfect end of 2021 and an awesome beginning of 2022 for those staying in Tokyo for the holidays. Thank you a million times for your continued support in 2021 and we ... ( read original story ...)