The government said Tuesday it will appoint Hajime Takata, an economist who has warned of the side effects of bold monetary easing, and Naoki Tamura, a veteran banker, as board members at the Bank of ...
Yokohama Tire Unveils Advan Neova AD09 Track & Street Tire
Yokohama Tire’s latest member of the Advan family is the Advan Neova AD09. Available now in sizes ranging from 15- to 20-in., the AD09 features an extreme grip for faster lap times, razor-sharp ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor election loss in Yokohama further dampens Suga’s prospects
Even on his home turf, the backing of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga failed to rally his ruling Liberal Democrat Party around his chosen candidate in the Yokohama mayoral election. Hachiro ... ( read original story ...)
‘Olympics was only 3 months away…’: Boxer Lovlina Borgohain reveals inspiring journey behind Tokyo 2020 bronze
Ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, Lovlina Borgohain spoke about her journey to Tokyo Olympics 2020, where she won a bronze medal. ( read original story ...)
CO2 re-conversion into fuel, building materials to happen in Japan
Osaka Gas Co. has been developing a technology called methanation that synthesizes CO2 and hydrogen to produce methane, the main component of city gas. ( read original story ...)
FBI warns of fake crypto apps defrauding investors, institutions
"The FBI has observed cyber criminals contacting U.S. investors, fraudulently claiming to offer legitimate cryptocurrency investment services, and convincing investors to download fraudulent mobile ...
Crypto Hedge Fund Founders Bought $50M Yacht Before Going Bankrupt
Three Arrows Capital managed a crypto fund worth a reported $10 billion in March, but filed for bankruptcy on July 1.
Japan’s new BOJ board members signal potential policy change
The government said Tuesday it will appoint Hajime Takata, an economist who has warned of the side effects of bold monetary easing, and Naoki Tamura, a veteran banker, as board members at the Bank of ...
Naomi Osaka to play first tournament since French Open after taking San Jose wildcard
Naomi Osaka will play in her first tournament since the French Open at the Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic in August, after accepting a wildcard for the event in San Jose, California. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 11,018 coronavirus cases on Tuesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 11,018 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday. The figure was down 493 from a week ago, but topped 10,000 for the eighth straight day. The number of ... ( read original story ...)
CO2 reconversion into fuel, building materials under development
Osaka Gas Co. has been developing a technology called methanation that synthesizes CO2 and hydrogen to produce methane, the main component of city gas. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji overpowers Sadanoumi, ties with 3 others for lead
Lone yokozuna Terunofuji comfortably defeated rank-and-file opponent Sadanoumi to remain on top of leaderboard alongside three other ... ( read original story ...)
Lieutenant colonel arrested for alleged attempted theft in Osaka
A lieutenant colonel of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) was arrested on July 18 on suspicion of attempted theft for allegedly tryi ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s nightmarish mascot given official name
The unusual red and blue mascot has been named Myaku-Myaku after organizers considered 33,000 suggestions from the public. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 11,018 COVID-19 cases, 8th day over the 10,000 mark
The Tokyo metropolitan government on July 19 reported that it had confirmed 11,018 new cases of COVID-19, down 493 from the previous Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Big Yen Short Is Over for Global Traders Even as Tokyo Piles In
It may be the surprise of seeing prices at home go up for the first time in decades, but a split seems to be forming between a growing number of bearish yen watchers in Tokyo and their more positive ... ( read original story ...)