In Tokyo, officials are struggling with another surge in new cases of the coronavirus. Experts worry that 4 weeks from now, there could be more than 1,000 new cases a day. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima, Japan earthquake industry loss estimated $2.63bn: CRESTA
Having previously explained that the Magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Fukushima region of Japan on February 13th 2021 was likely ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business sentiment hits two-year high
Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has risen to its strongest level since the final quarter of 2018 as the global economy rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic. The Bank of Japan’s Tankan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood improves in Q2 to 2.5-year high: Survey
Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence improved in the second quarter to hit a two-and-half-year high, a central bank survey showed, a ... ( read original story ...)
Business of Olympic Games 2021: As Much as $854.06 Million Could be Lost Without Fans in 2021
The "Business of Olympic Games - Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Medica Landscape" report has been added ... ( read original story ...)
Team Visa Goes for Gold: Largest and Most Diverse Athlete Roster Unveiled for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
With less than 30 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Visa (NYSE:V), the Official Payment Technology Partner of the Olymp ... ( read original story ...)
Business of Olympic Games 2021: Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Media Landscape – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Business of Olympic Games - Tokyo Olympic Games Overview, Impact of COVID-19, Sponsorship and Medica Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Business of the ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes near Hasaki, Chōshi-shi, Chiba, Japan
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Hasaki, Chōshi-shi, Chiba, Japan, was reported only 11 minutes ago by Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilienc ... ( read original story ...)
Wild pig-boar hybrids have taken over Japan’s radioactive Fukushima zone
The radioactive space that humans left behind has been filled by an unlikely inhabitant - wild pig-boar hybrids. ( read original story ...)
Beyond ink: Tokyo tattoo artist goes digital due to pandemic, selling his designs as NFTs
Tokyo tattoo artist Ichi Hatano's usual business has dwindled during the pandemic, but now he's keen to mine a new stream of income at Japan's first crypto art exhibition. Hatano's ink featuring ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo may extend coronavirus curbs into Olympics period
TOKYO 2020 FACEBOOK PAGETOKYO — Japan is considering an extension of its coronavirus prevention measures in Tokyo and other areas by two weeks to a month, Japanese media said, with less than a month ... ( read original story ...)
Srihari Natraj qualifies for Tokyo Olympics after FINA approves QT
Indian swimmer Srihari Natraj officially booked himself a Tokyo Olympics berth on Wednesday after the sport's world governing body FINA approved his 'A' standard qualification time ... ( read original story ...)
Shiseido reveals new business direction
A firm created to take over the personal care division of Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido has unveiled its business strategy. The new venture, Fine Today Shiseido, will focus on Asia, with an eye ... ( read original story ...)
Chip shortages hit factories in China and Japan, as UK car orders delayed – business live
The global shortage of semiconductors is hurting factory growth across Asia, and feeding through to delays in car deliveries into the UK. Growth at China’s factories has fallen to a four-month low ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate magnitude 4.3 quake hits 42 km northeast of Iwaki, Japan around noon
Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) reported a magnitude 4.3 quake in Japan near Iwaki, Iwaki-shi, Fukushima, only 10 minutes ago. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank says its Pepper robot business is alive and well
Japanese technology company SoftBank denies it’s pulling the plug on its friendly, talking, bubble-headed Pepper robot. ( read original story ...)