One night before the pandemic, I watched a famous Broadway star generously spend a half-hour or so greeting fans outside the theater. As we stood on the sidewalk, I remarked upon the warm post-show ... ( read original story ...)
UAE, Japan to launch business council
The UAE and Japan are looking to put together a business council. During the virtual meeting between Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Anti-Fossil Fuel Approach Will Compromise Its Energy Security
For many of us here in Asia, Japan has set an economic standard that others strive to achieve. Besides, Japan is one of the active funders of developmental projects across the emerging countries in ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.1 just reported 28 km northeast of Nanao, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred only 10 minutes ago 28 km northeast of Nanao, Japan, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) r ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Tokyo nightlife bustles despite virus emergency
COVID-19 cases are still high and hospitals remain under strain despite a state of emergency as Japan on Thursday marks 50 days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. But the city's nightlife ... ( read original story ...)
InnovationRx: 50 Over 50; Plus Covid Clouds The Tokyo Olympics
T oday Forbes unveiled its inaugural 50 Over 50 List highlighting the women who are proving that success has no age limit. The list was filled with top-notch health industry leaders including Katalin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th straight month as health crisis hits demand
The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index slumped to a seasonally adjusted 46.5, down 3 points from the prior month's final level. ( read original story ...)
An Artisan Well Versed in the Tradition of Japanese Brush Making
Chiyomi Tanaka is one of seven remaining shokunin crafting Nara fude, brushes with over 1,300 years of history, in the old capital of Japan.Credit...Shina Peng Supported by By Hannah Kirshner Among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Sinks To 46.5 In May – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in May, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Press gang: Osaka withdrawal puts spotlight on media mandate
The waves of anxiety Naomi Osaka described before heading into a post-match press conference might be familiar to French Open finalist Sofia Kenin, whose gut-wrenching exit from the Australian Open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top regional bank Resona to deploy $92 bln for sustainable finance by 2030
Japan's top regional bank Resona Holdings will deploy 10 trillion yen ($92 billion) for sustainable finance by 2030, its president said, as it seeks alternative revenue sources in a country facing low ... ( read original story ...)
Sweetgreen stands behind investor-ambassador Osaka
Less than a month after announcing the fast casual’s partnership with tennis star Naomi Osaka, the athlete withdrew from the French Open ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Press gang: Osaka withdrawal puts spotlight on media mandate
The waves of anxiety Naomi Osaka described before heading into a post-match press conference might be familiar to French Open finalist Sofia ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic appears unlikely to stop Tokyo Olympics from going forward
Tokyo is under a COVID-19 state of emergency, but IOC Vice President John Coates has said the games will open on July 23 — state of emergency, or no state of emergency. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is The Highest-Paid Female Athlete Ever, And Her French Open Exit May Actually Help Her
The 23-year-old’s $60 million 12-month payday crushes her own record for a female athlete. Dropping out of the French Open could open the door for more sponsors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest business lobby gets new chief, first female vice chair
Under Masakazu Tokura, the federation is expected to draw up new action plans in October for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. ( read original story ...)