TOKYO (Reuters) -Struggling with rising coronavirus cases and a deeply unpopular Olympics, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is at risk of becoming the next in a long line of short-term leaders. ( read original story ...)
‘Naomi Osaka’ docuseries takes intimate look at tennis star
It's the tennis star's unresolved questions that are the heart of “Naomi Osaka,” director-producer Garrett Bradley said of the series that was taped over a two-year period starting with the 2019 U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan Buy Now Pay Later Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2021: Payments is Expected to Grow by 137.5% – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Japan Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities (2019-2028) Databook - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.0 just reported 56 km southeast of Ishinomaki, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred only 11 minutes ago 56 km southeast of Ishinomaki, Japan, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NI ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Stop Real Estate Project in Myanmar
Japanese business entities should stop their participation in a commercial real estate project involving Myanmar’s abusive military, Human Rights Now, Human Rights Watch, Japan International Volunteer ... ( read original story ...)
Takenaka Says Japan Needs Extra Budget as Big as $270 Billion
Japan needs another extra budget of as much as $270 billion to support economic growth while its battle with the coronavirus drags on, says an adviser to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.Economist Heizo ... ( read original story ...)
Expect Growing Pains for Coupang as It Expands Into Japan
Although Coupang is a massive e-commerce success story, the growth-at-all-costs push may turn off investors from CPNG stock.More From InvestorPlace Stock Prodigy Who Found NIO at $2… Says Buy THIS Now ... ( read original story ...)
DBusiness Daily Update: NOVI Energy, Osaka Gas USA Corp. Form Solar Power Joint Venture,…
Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka celebrates becoming a Barbie doll
Naomi Osaka has officially transcended the tennis court and is making her way into the homes of children around the world as Mattel announces ... ( read original story ...)
From protests to countdowns, 32 photos show what Tokyo is like as it prepares to host the Olympics
From empty stadiums with COVID-19 restrictions to the Olympic Village and event venues — the Japanese city is getting ready to host the games. ( read original story ...)
Business, Not Pleasure, the Focus for Tokyo-bound Athletes
Courtney Frerichs will face off in Tokyo against some of the world’s fastest runners. But like every elite athlete preparing for the Summer Olympics, her focus is not only on preparing to compete. ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower on caution over U.S. inflation
TOKYO, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed slightly lower ... Toho rose 11.1 percent, after the cinema operator said Tuesday its operating profit for the March-May business period had nearly ... ( read original story ...)
Tested and tracked ! Olympic visitors set for Tokyo 2020
As pandemic continues, Japan is welcoming accredited visitors to Tokyo for the delayed summer Olympic Games which opens on July 23. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Fan ban proves Olympic safety pledge, says IOC president Bach
IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic fans will not be forgotten despite having to make the difficult decision to ban spectators at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020’s environmental impact
But like all big global events, Tokyo 2020 will leave an inevitable imprint on the planet. The most recent official estimate of the Tokyo Games' carbon footprint–more than some countries such as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q3 growth forecast cut as new pandemic curbs hit: Reuters poll
Japan's economy will grow at a slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter, as fresh coronavirus emergency curbs in Tokyo, extending through the Olympic Games, weigh on consumption, a ... ( read original story ...)