Tokyo plans to open a new embassy in Kiribati, one of Beijing's newest Pacific allies, and has increased military cooperation with French forces in the region Observers say Japan is worried about the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: World’s Oldest Person Kane Tanaka Celebrates 119th Birthday In Fukuoka Prefecture
The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrated her 119th birthday in Japan on January 2 with the nursing home staff at Fukuoka prefecture in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Frontiers win 6th Japan American football championship
The Fujitsu Frontiers won Japan's American football championship game, the Rice Bowl, for the sixth time and the first time in two ye ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Binance Coin (BNB) smokes Bitcoin and Ether with 1,300 per cent gain in 2021: Should you buy this Altcoin?
Among the three largest digital tokens by market value, Binance Coin, or BNB, significantly outperformed its two larger rivals Bitcoin and Ether. The coin - issued by global crypto exchange platform ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto On Jan 3: Bitcoin Falls, Ethereum, Cardano Rise Slightly
Bitcoin tumbled 0.34% in the last 24 hours and was trading at $47,072 as per the CoinMarketCap data. This is a 6.98% fall compared to the last week. While experts were hopeful of a sudden spike in ... ( read original story ...)
Want to dabble in cryptocurrencies? These are the exchanges and platforms on offer for new crypto traders
It's easier than ever to buy cryptocurrencies through crypto exchanges and investment apps. We look at what's on offer for new crypto traders. ( read original story ...)
Two-Thirds of FI Execs Don’t Think Their Firms Understand Crypto and Blockchain Very Well
New data shows that just 31% of financial institution (FI) executives believe their firms’ leaders understand crypto and blockchain "very" or "extremely" well. ( read original story ...)
18 Billion USD Japanese Low-cost Bullet Train Finance, without the FX Risk
An Indian banker with long time expertise on Japan, Rajeev Sinha of Bank of India, has proposed a groundbreaking solution to convert the soft loans from - Report on The Eastern Herald ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo could host 2030 Winter Olympics
ARMENPRESS. The International Olympic Committee and Japan officials have been holding behind-the-scenes talks that could secure Sapporo’s bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in 2022, The Japan Times ... ( read original story ...)
Parks goes cold as Nagoya’s win streak ends at 9
Ray Parks scores just 4 points for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins as the Shimane Susanoo Magic snap their impressive nine-game winning streak in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks silenced as Nagoya’s 9-game win run comes to an end
FORMER Meralco import Seiya Ando waxed hot as the Shimane Susanoo Magic ended Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' nine-game win run, 88-81, on Monday in the 2021-22 B.League season at Matsue City Gymnasium. The ... ( read original story ...)
Blake Ferguson’s Japanese club rugby union contract with NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu torn up following arrest
Former NRL premiership winner Blake Ferguson loses his contract with Japanese rugby club NEC Green Rockets after a drug-related arrest. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo daily coronavirus cases hit 103, highest since Oct 8
TOKYO: Daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit the highest since Oct 8 at 103 cases on Monday (Jan 3), the Tokyo government said as more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 come to light. There ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 103 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 103 new coronavirus cases, up 19 from Sunday and 68 more than last Monday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily coronavirus cases top 100 for 1st time in 3 months
Tokyo confirmed 103 daily coronavirus cases Monday, marking the first time in about three months that the count has surpassed 100. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cluster at Marine base in Japan grew by 73 cases over holiday weekend
Another 73 people were confirmed positive for COVID-19 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni over the four-day New Year’s holiday, according to base news releases Friday and Monday. The base 25 miles ... ( read original story ...)