The Japanese capital recorded 35,339 COVID-19 infections on Aug. 4 after registering 38,940 infections the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolit ... ( read original story ...)
Notice Regarding Business Succession through Company Split (Simplified Absorption-type Company Split)
The company split which is an absorption-type is expected to result in an increase or a decrease in IIJ’s total assets of no greater than 10% of net assets as of the last day of the previous fiscal ... ( read original story ...)
As inflation bites, Japan’s PM finds unlikely ally in labor unions
As Japan faces its first major battle with inflation in decades, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is extending a rare olive branch to labor unions, which ... ( read original story ...)
Ascott acquires first lyf-branded co-living property in Tokyo
The property will be acquired through the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund. The Ascott Limited, the lodging business of CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), has acquired its first lyf-branded ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture in northeast Japan on Thursday, Kyodo news agency quoted Japan Meteorological Agency as saying, although ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
The agency also said the quake occurred at a depth of 60 km. The earthquake logged 4 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at 7 in areas of Fukushima Prefecture and 3 in some neighboring ... ( read original story ...)
After four years, Japan brings back its first crypto ATM
The crypto ATMs will allow users to withdraw a max of $747 (100,000 yen) per transaction, with a max withdrawal cap of $2,243 (300,000 yen) per day.
Japan’s Nikkei gains despite Toyota’s plunge on earnings
Japanese stocks gained on Thursday despite an afternoon plunge in Toyota Motor Corp as the country's biggest automaker posted a large drop in quarterly earnings. Japan's Nikkei share average closed up ...
Kishida plans talks with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Tokyo on Friday
The prime minister is likely to reaffirm the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, which is critical to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
CWG 2022, Boxing: Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain crashes out in quarterfinals
India suffered twin setbacks in the Commonwealth Games boxing rings here after Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain crashed out in the quarterfinals of the light middleweight category, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Key Nikkei Index Closes Higher
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed higher on Thursday with investors emboldened by Wall Street gains and a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Giant 3D Dog Leaps Between Billboards In Tokyo
A giant digital dog appears on screens in Tokyo's busy shopping and business district of Shibuya, the latest 3D display in the megacity following a massive 4K cat that went viral last year. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-As inflation bites, Japan’s PM finds unlikely ally in labour unions
As Japan faces its first major battle with inflation in decades, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is extending a rare olive branch to labour unions, who he sees as crucial to his wider push to boost ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s ambassador to Japan pays respects at Hiroshima – media
Russia's ambassador to Japan paid his respects at a memorial in Hiroshima on Thursday saying he wanted to highlight Russia's efforts to reduce nuclear arms and criticising a decision not to invite him ... ( read original story ...)
Three missing, thousands ordered to evacuate as rain pounds northern Japan
At least three people were missing and thousands in northern Japan were ordered to evacuate on Thursday after torrential rains pounded the area, flooding roads and causing rivers to burst their banks ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain hits northern Japan, 200,000 urged to evacuate
Bridges collapsed and rivers burst their banks as heavy rain lashed northern Japan on Thursday, with 200,000 residents urged to evacuate as authorities warned of dangerous flooding. Two people have ... ( read original story ...)