Tokyo stocks plummeted Wednesday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly dropping over 2 percent, led by a fall in tech shares, while sentiment was further pulled down on deepening concerns over ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study
Of the 21 cities to host the Winter Olympics, only Sapporo, Japan would be able to provide fair and safe conditions to stage them again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not ... ( read original story ...)
First Official Tour Report from Macross 7 Basara Explosion 2022
As part of the ongoing anniversary, “ MACROSS 7 BASARA EXPLOSION 2022 from FIRE BOMBER Supported by SANKYO ” opened with its first concert at Zepp Yokohama on Jan. 9, 2022. Read all about it in the ... ( read original story ...)
WHO and Gates Call for Caution; Tokyo Measures: Virus Update
Philanthropist Bill Gates and the director of the U.K.’s Wellcome foundation also called for caution as their organizations pledged $300 million to help prepare for future pandemic threats. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open lower after US losses
Tokyo shares opened lower today, tracking losses on Wall Street where worries over higher interest rates mounted. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.68 per cent or 474.38 points to 27,782.87 in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 2.01 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average falls 2.01 percent to 27,689.98 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 2.09 percent to 1,937.11. TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to widen COVID-19 controls as Omicron drives record infections
TOKYO — Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 controls to cover half its population as the Omicron variant drives new infections to record levels. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Japanese residential property: What you need to know to get started
Real Estate Japan is pleased to present the online version of our much-requested series of seminars for foreigners who are interested in learning about investing in Japanese real estate. The seminar ... ( read original story ...)
Dumb Crypto Bros Thought They Bought ‘Dune’ Rights For $3 Million
A crypto-backed org called SPICE DAO thought that by purchasing the rights to a rare book on ‘Dune’ by Alejandro Jodorowsky they somehow owned its IP. Nice try! ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Nadal advance as Australian Open action begins
Osaka’s main concern, meanwhile, is winning a fifth major title, and her third at the Australian Open. “To be completely honest, it didn’t really affect me,” Osaka said about what went on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes stumble to make Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE: A nervous Naomi Osaka opened the defence of her Australian Open title with a hard-fought 6-3, 6-3 win against Colombia's Camila Osorio, but stumbled mid-match after winning the first ... ( read original story ...)
Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study
Of the 21 cities to host the Winter Olympics, only Sapporo, Japan would be able to provide fair and safe conditions to stage them again by the end of the century if greenhouse gases are not ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on tech drop, record COVID cases at home
France reports nearly half a million new cases, a record increase; Italy records 228,179 daily infections Please give an overall site rating: ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to put Tokyo, 12 other areas under COVID quasi-emergency
Japan on Wednesday will decide to place Tokyo and 12 other areas under a coronavirus quasi-state of emergency as the rapid spread of the Omicron variant lifts nationwide COVID-19 cases to new records ... ( read original story ...)
El Paso man accused in effort to ‘corrupt’ 2020 Tokyo Olympics granted bond, may soon be released from jail
The arrest stems from an FBI investigation in which U.S. prosecutors say he used his medical connections in Juarez to send at least one athlete performance-enhancing drugs ahead of the 2020 Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Higher interest rates may cause Japan’s debt-servicing to top 30 trln yen in FY2025 – draft
Japan's debt servicing costs would exceed 30 trillion yen ($261.55 billion) for the first time ever in fiscal 2025 if interest rates rise by 1% more than expected, a draft of the Ministry of Finance's ... ( read original story ...)