The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 8,805 new coronavirus cases, down 4,130 from Sunday and down 1,529 from last Monday. It is the first time since Jan 24 that the daily tally has ... ( read original story ...)
Cosplaying in Tokyo as Beijing Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen…Mr. Sato style【Photos】
Still not convinced that Mr. Sato was now a dead ringer for Bing Dwen Dwen? Then let’s take it to the streets and hear the voice of the people of Tokyo! SoraNews24 HQ is just a short walk from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says freeing up ‘trigger clause’ on gasoline tax among options to curb prices
Japan will consider a variety of options, including freeing up a trigger clause on gasoline tax, if crude oil prices continue to remain high in the future, a top government spokesperson said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
ORGATEC TOKYO premiere already fully booked
Around six weeks before ORGATEC Tokyo opens its doors, the trade fair has announced itts main exhibition spaces are fully booked ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com offers up to 52% on staking CRO, fails to prevent decline in Cronos price
Crypto.com renamed the utility token of its exchange to Cronos, reflecting its decentralized nature. The recent push to drive decentralization did not prevent further decline in Crypto.com price. The ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden will issue a crypto executive order this week
Reports suggest that the US President, Joe Biden, will issue a crypto executive order this week. The idea behind this order will be to regulate crypto and come up with a strategy that works on all ... ( read original story ...)
Nexo Halts Interest on New Crypto Deposits for US Customers
It has assured that non-US clients will continue to receive interest on their crypto deposits as per the existing terms for them. Regulators vs Crypto Lenders Nexo is one of the many cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
Criminal crypto-whales play the long game
New research by Chainalysis, the New York firm advising Australia’s Commonwealth Bank on its crypto program, shows that the $US11 billion worth of funds from illicit sources was up from just $US3 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends lower for third day as Ukraine jitters weigh
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock index fell for a third consecutive session on Monday, as sustained worries about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine pushed investors away from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record US$940 billion budget set for parliament approval in March
TOKYO: A key Japanese parliamentary committee on Monday (Feb 21) approved the government's record US$940 billion initial spending plan for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for the budget's full ... ( read original story ...)
Professor Hiroyuki Morikawa of the University of Tokyo attended the Ethanim launch and gave a speech
TOKYO, Feb. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It was reported that the Ethanim metaverse infrastructure launch was concluded in Tokyo on February 8. Professor Hiroyuki Morikawa at the Graduate School of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Says Profits Should Flow to More Stakeholders
he has talked of a shift away from shareholder-focused capitalism and a bid to expand the middle classes. Japan ‘New Capitalism’ Advocate Calls for More Public Spending ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record $940 billion budget set for parliament approval in March
A key Japanese parliamentary committee on Monday approved the government's record $940 billion initial spending plan for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for the budget's full passage through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February factory activity growth falls to 5-month low
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply chain disruptions are having on the ... ( read original story ...)
First Hydrogen Train in Japan to Hit the Rails for Test Run
Japan’s largest railway company will begin testing the country’s first hydrogen-fueled train next month in a step toward the nation’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The two car “Hybari” ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 700 trains, 136 flights canceled on Japan’s Hokkaido due to bad weather
Tokyo [Japan], February 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Strong winds and heavy snow hit the Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido, causing the cancellation of 683 train runs, as well as 136 flights, media reported on ... ( read original story ...)