The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 2,181 new coronavirus cases, down 232 from Thursday and up 585 from last Friday. There were no infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Chinese coast guard ships in longest violation of its territorial waters in a decade
Two Chinese coast guard ships navigated Japan's territorial waters near a chain of disputed islands for more than 64 hours this week, Japanese authorities said Friday -- the longest incursion of its ... ( read original story ...)
Man loses USB flash drive with data on entire city’s residents after night out
Drinks after work probably seemed like a good idea -- but for one worker in Japan the hangover is likely to last for some time. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Son ‘studying’ Arm’s London IPO but US remains favorite
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son on Friday said he is "studying" a London listing for U.K. chip designer Arm, as he bets on a blockbuster initial public offering to revive a slump the ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan Raises Pressure on Central Bank to Reconsider Low Rates
Consumer prices remained above the Bank of Japan’s target for a second successive month. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan stares down the bond market
Japan’s consumer prices, including energy but not food, increased 2.1% in May, above the central bank’s 2% target for a second consecutive month. It’s the wrong kind of inflation, a by-product of ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo U.S.A. to Acquire Stone Brewing
U.S. market production of #1 Asian beer brand will shift to breweries at one of largest craft beer brands in U.S.; Stone retains existing brands, management and workforce; deal advances Sapporo’s ... ( read original story ...)
First full-scale Tokyo Marathon since 2019 to be held in March 2023
Organizers of the Tokyo Marathon, the largest marathon race in Japan, have decided to hold the 2023 edition on March 5 next year at full scal ... ( read original story ...)
Write your wishes for Tanabata festival at these Tokyo gardens
Photo: Tokyo Metropolitan Park AssociationTanabata decorations at Kiyosumi Garden To join in the festivities, you can visit Tanabata festivals across Tokyo, such as this one-night-only event at Zojoji ... ( read original story ...)
US Pacific admiral: Ties with Japan key to regional security
The U.S. Navy’s top commander in the Pacific and the Japanese defense minister on Friday said that close cooperation between their naval forces is more important than ever in the region amid rising ... ( read original story ...)
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches its premium voco brand in Japan with Osaka signing
Osaka Central. IHG Hotels & Resorts will launch its popular voco Hotels brand in Japan for the first time, following the signing of a management agreement with NTT Urban Deve ... ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Self-justification renders Tokyo Olympics report cringeworthy
That is precisely the case with the recently released official report on the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Before the Games, Yoshiro Mori, president of the organizing committee, came under fire for ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Japan emphasised hybrids in policy document after lawmaker cited lobbying from Toyota head
Japan changed a key policy document to show its support for hybrids was on par with battery-electric vehicles after a lawmaker cited the head of Toyota saying automakers couldn't back a government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May factory output seen dipping for 2nd month on China lockdown
Japan's factory output probably fell in May for a second successive month due to supply chain disruptions caused by strict COVID-19 lockdowns in China, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
China’s housing love affair hangs by a thread
Beijing is looking to spend its way out of a post-pandemic economic downturn but for the first time in decades the country’s obsession with housing is showing signs of waning. ( read original story ...)
Yet Another Crypto Exchange Has Frozen Withdrawals Amid the Coin Crash
Like Celsius before it, Coinflex cited "extreme market conditions” and continued uncertainty as reasons for halting all withdrawals. ( read original story ...)