A political group headed by Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura distributed copies of a book he authored to his supporters for free in 2020, in a possi ... ( read original story ...)
It’s time to put an end to pathogen protectionism
Unrestricted access to pathogens would help the world prepare for new variants and future pandemics, argues Thomas Cueni. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Confirms 30 New COVID-19 Infections
News; Tokyo Confirms 30 New COVID-19 Infections; Tokyo Confirms 30 New COVID-19 Infections. News from Japan. Society Health Dec 16, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms first omicron case in person quarantining at home
A close contact of the omicron patient has also tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a soccer game in Kawasaki in an apparent breach of quarantine rules. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 30 coronavirus infections on Dec. 16
The Japanese capital recorded 30 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 16, after reporting 29 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade recovers as supply chain troubles ease
Japan has reported its exports jumped 20% and imports rose at an even faster pace in November as disruptions to manufacturing supply chains eased ... ( read original story ...)
China Crackdown, Hidden Unicorns Fuel Japan’s Big Startup Year
Japan’s startups are attracting increasing interest from overseas investors as the country starts to shake off a reputation as a unicorn-free venture backwater.Most Read from BloombergCan Indoor Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has found and kept Omicron infections at its borders
A traveller who entered Japan last week has tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus while in quarantine, but the case was not one of community infection, the top government spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese envoy to Japan: calls on Tokyo for support of Beijing Olympics
China's envoy to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, on Thursday said the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics had been unfortunately "used as a political tool," and asked for Japan's support, while also warning Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Freddy Galvis signs 2-year deal with Japan’s SoftBank Hawks
Veteran MLB infielder Freddy Galvis has signed a two-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japanese baseball. ( read original story ...)
Dispatches from the Frontier of NFTs, Crypto, and Meme Stocks
In 2021, a new generation of investors went from dabbling in retail trading to laser-eyed enthusiasts with a passion for “monkey internet pictures.” ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto derivatives trading has been a regulatory ‘gray area,’ says crypto trading firm
Ben Zhou of Bybit discusses the regulatory challenges the firm faces. He says it's looking to obtain licenses to operate in more jurisdictions, such as Portugal, France and Turkey. ( read original story ...)
Japan to contribute record ¥376 billion to World Bank fund for poorer nations
The contribution will be made in a bid to help the poorest nations recover from the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Widow of Japan gov’t official forced to doctor documents slams gov’t for ending suit
The Japanese government's about-face to accept liability for damages and quickly end a lawsuit filed by the wife of a Finance Ministry employ ... ( read original story ...)
Take them Home as Souvenir! 5 Superb Sweets from Yokohama
Yokohama may be home to a lot of fancy and stylish shops, but it is also a place where you will find many shops offering a wide array of exquisite pastries and desserts. Here are five of the superb ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: A unique Olympics which saw sport triumph against the odds
Tokyo was truly an Olympics like no other, played out amid a surging global pandemic and against a backdrop of mostly empty stands. Inevitably the political consequences of staging the Games – and the ... ( read original story ...)