S4Capital's digital creative practice, MediaMonks will aim to strengthen its end-to-end content, data and digital media offering with the appointment of Takashi Aoki to lead its Japan office. ( read original story ...)
Why Megyn Kelly Can’t Stay Out of Naomi Osaka’s Business, Explained
Naomi Osaka made history once again as the first Black female athlete to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2021 Swimsuit Issue. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka lights up Megyn Kelly, follows with Twitter block heard around the world
As though Naomi Osaka couldn’t demonstrate any more grace in the face of aggressive trolls, she somehow did it again in the form of a simple block on social media. So to the block. We wouldn’t even ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft wants to show Teams isn’t just a business app in ad for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Microsoft's ad, part of a campaign called "Ticket to Tokyo," will premiere during Friday's Opening Ceremonies broadcast. ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.3 just reported 84 km southeast of Naha, Japan
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Naha, Naha Shi, Okinawa, Japan, was reported only 26 minutes ago by the United States Geological Survey, considered one of the key international ag ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Household Appliance Market 2021: Report Forecasts The Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Business And Future Opportunity
According to the report published by Allied Market Research, The Japan household appliance market accounted for $21.19 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $27.98 billion by 2025, registering a ... ( read original story ...)
Hidden Treasures: Japan’s Convenience Store Options Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Because of all the COVID restrictions, access to Japan for media members is extremely limited the first 14 days while there. A small glimpse of freedom is being allowed to go to a nearby “combini,” or ... ( read original story ...)
The Invisible Hand Behind the Tokyo Olympics
Dentsu, an advertising giant hard-wired into major Japanese institutions, stood to be Japan’s biggest winner of this year’s Games. But the pandemic has played havoc with those plans. ( read original story ...)
2. “NET ZERO Leaders Summit” (Japan Business Conference 2021)
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will hold an online event, "NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)" starting on ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate 4.2 quake hits near Naze, Amami Shi, Kagoshima, Japan
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Naze, Amami Shi, Kagoshima, Japan, was reported only 17 minutes ago by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), considered one of the key international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Famous Director “Muranishi Toru” Teams Up with AR7 to Tackle Blockchain Art Industry
Japan’s Famous Director “Muranishi Toru” Teams Up with AR7 to Tackle Blockchain Art Industry. Cherie gallery is organizing a blockchain art exhibition in New York CitySingapore, Singapore, July 20, ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota pulls Japanese advertising from Tokyo Olympics amid national backlash to Games
With polling continuing to show a majority of Japan's population opposed to the upcoming Olympics, Toyota is sitting the Games out on the advertising front. In its home country, at least. The ... ( read original story ...)
MGM-Orix consortium proposes US$9.1 billion IR for Osaka
Osaka’s sole Integrated Resort (IR) candidate consortium, led by US gaming giant MGM Resorts and Japan’s ORIX, is planning an investment of US$9.1 billion and open as early as 2028, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts and ORIX set to invest in Osaka casino
The association fronted by MGM Resorts and ORIX is expected to invest JPY1trn - $9.09bn - in Osaka in order to guarantee its success in the pursuit for one of three Japanese casino licenses. With the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2021: See the Photo
The tennis champ can add another major win to her record after landing the SI Swim cover —one of three that also includes Megan Thee Stallion and Leyna Bloom ... ( read original story ...)
Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom Are Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2021 Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit today announced this year’s cover models, featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Naomi Osaka and Leyna Bloom. Megan was photographed by James Macari, Leyna and Naomi were ... ( read original story ...)