Japan's government has started discussions to impose a quasi-state of emergency on the capital Tokyo and its surrounding areas within the week, broadcaster FNN said on Monday, as COVID-19 cases rise. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s motorcycle shipments rise amid pandemic
Japan's domestic motorcycle shipments posted their first annual increase for four years in 2021. That came as people sought a means of transport that avoided crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Machine Orders at Highest in 2 Years Add to Rebound Signs
Japan’s machinery orders climbed to the highest in two years in November, adding to signs that the economy was rebounding in the final quarter of last year before the omicron variant emerged. ( read original story ...)
Biden to meet virtually with Japan’s new prime minister on Friday
President Joe Biden will meet virtually with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan on Friday, as the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to ... ( read original story ...)
Monotone Mania: Episode #220 The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show
The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show Speakers are under assault. Mobile phones tempt audiences to escape us to the internet and before you now it we have lost our audience to our message. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami cause no major damage in Japan after Tonga volcano eruption
Japan saw tsunami waves of about 1 meter high in coastal areas on Sunday but no major damage or flooding after the eruption of an underwater volcano off Tonga led to evacuation orders for nearly ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, Crypto And NFTs Are Braced For A Big Week As Extreme Price Swings Hit Ethereum, BNB, Solana, Cardano And XRP
Crypto is braced for some of its biggest names to come together for the North American Bitcoin Conference—with billionaire investor Mark Cuban set to join crypto-friendly Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on ... ( read original story ...)
The TPG IPO: 5 things to know about private-equity firm valued at more than $9 billion
Private-equity firm TPG Partners LLC is going public with $109 billion of assets under management in one of the more highly anticipated public stock debuts from the world of alternative investing ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022: Naomi Osaka on court as grand slam begins without Novak Djokovic – live!
The year’s first tennis grand slam gets under way with Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal among those in action during the day session. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tough’ Weeks Ahead in U.S.; Tokyo Weighs Curbs: Virus Update
Health authorities say a plateau in virus infections may be in sight after daily cases surged to record levels. The figures of the past few days suggest France may be “close to ... ( read original story ...)
Tips from the top: ‘womenomics’ pioneer Kathy Matsui’s guide to Tokyo
One of Asia’s top financial executives — whose groundbreaking work on gender parity helped shape Japanese government policy — highlights Tokyo’s female game-changers in the fields of art, design and f ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on buybacks, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks opened higher Monday as investors bought a wide range of issues after the Nikkei index lost more than 2 percent over two trading sessions last week, while export-related issues were ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo Revengers fans are eagerly waiting for the official release of Chapter 238. Well, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming chapter’s release schedule. Ken Wakui’s Tokyo Revengers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders rise more than expected, govt welcomes pick-up signs
Japan's core machinery orders rose for a second straight month in November, government data showed on Monday, a sign that corporate appetite for capital spending remained resilient despite pressure ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea May Have Fired Ballistic Missile, Japan Says
North Korea may have fired a ballistic missile Monday, Japan’s Coast Guard said, in Pyongyang’s fourth rocket volley since the start of January. ( read original story ...)
Tsunami waves but no major damage in Japan after Tonga volcano eruption
Japan saw tsunami waves of about 1 meter high in coastal areas on Sunday but no major damage or flooding after the eruption of an underwater volcano off Tonga led to evacuation orders for nearly ... ( read original story ...)