Stephen Givens is a corporate lawyer based in Tokyo. The resignation of IR Japan Holdings' COO Takuji Kurio for "personal reasons," just a few days before news that he is under investigation for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan continues to address ‘concerns’ over China during defense ministers’ meeting, attempting to take advantage from regional conflicts
Following Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi's speeches at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue on Friday, Kishi continued to express Japan's so-called "concerns" during ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka news: Fellow player praises the Japanese star for being vocal on social issues
Spanish-Moldovan player Aliona Bolsova has credited fellow player Naomi Osaka for speaking openly about social injustices such as racism, and being vocal on mental health. Osaka has been very open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics met with protests in Tokyo, Sapporo
About 50 people gathered in each locale holding “No Olympics” banners and trying to make their case to a passing public. Sapporo is considered among the favorites to land the 2030 Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘vision for peace’ is unworthy of its name
Instead of its "vision for peace," a Japan with sincere dedication to mend its relations with all neighbors may contribute more to regional and global peace. ( read original story ...)
Fed Fears Spark Sudden $100 Billion Crypto Price Crash
Bitcoin, ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies have crashed this weekend, with more than $100 billion wiped from the combined crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Explained: How Treating Crypto As An Asset Class Can Drive Mass Adoption
The recent market crash along with cryptocurrency’s rapid adoption has triggered a debate, can crypto be considered an asset class? ( read original story ...)
Small protests in Tokyo and Sapporo against Olympic bid
A small group of protesters gathered in central Tokyo and in the northern city of Sapporo to oppose Japan’s overtures to hold the 2030 Winter Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,546 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 1,546 new cases of coronavirus in the capital on Sunday. The daily tally was down 38 from a week ago and marks the 30th straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases mark 30th straight week-on-week drop
Tokyo confirmed 1,546 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, down by 38 from a week earlier, marking the 30th straight day of week-on-week decrease. The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,613.7, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China agree to boost defence dialogue – Japan defence minister
Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Sunday that he agreed with his Chinese counterpart to promote dialogue and exchanges. ( read original story ...)
South Korean rocket, Genting sails again, Japan monetary policy
On the monetary policy front, the U.S. Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be closely watched by Asian investors, as its interest rate decision will affect policies and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo firm finds use for Chinese biodegradable plastic in clothes
HighChem, a Tokyo-based chemical trading company, has applied Japanese traditional craftsmanship to improve a Chinese-made biodegradable plastic fiber so it can be used in fashionable apparel and is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,546 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 1,546 new coronavirus cases, up 20 from Saturday and down 38 from last Sunday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)
Exhibition Celebrating Qatar-Japan Year Of Culture Opens In Tokyo
Dialogue of Papers - A legacy of Qatar Japan Year of Culture,” an exhibition organised through the Years of Culture progr ... ( read original story ...)
New Dinosaur Species With Massive Knife-Like Claws Found In Japan: Study
A bipedal dinosaur with knives for fingers roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago, a new study has revealed. ( read original story ...)