The measure, to last until Aug. 22, will cover the duration of the Tokyo Olympics as the government aims to curb people's movement during the global sports event. ( read original story ...)
Japan Outplacement Services Market Size, Share 2021-2028 | Top Key Vendors – Adecco, Randstad, Mercer, Manpowergroup, Hays, Hudson
The Japan Outplacement Services market report is composed of major as well as secondary players describing their geographic footprint, products and services, business strategies, sales and market ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese high-tech startups breaking into disaster prevention field
Startup companies are acquiring a growing presence in the field of disaster prevention and reduction, leveraging their strength in ... ( read original story ...)
Childhood memories power revival of Japan gyoza dumpling business in vending machine form
TAKASAKI, Gunma -- In 2019, despite the towering popularity of its gyoza dumplings with their pronounced garlic punch, Gyoza Micchan House in this city's Namie area was forced to close. In June ... ( read original story ...)
US key to healing rift between Japan and South Korea
A new president in Washington offers the best hope for a change in long-frozen relations between two Asian economic powerhouses. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 CEO says Tokyo Olympics will create model for pandemic Games
TOKYO, July 11 (Reuters) - The Tokyo Olympics will provide ... reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals ... ( read original story ...)
I moved to a tiny Japanese fishing village to experience a disappearing way of life
Surrounded by mountains on all sides, except for the sea, the tiny fishing village of Ena looks out onto a single lonely island. There's only one shop -- a store that sells fishing equipment, snacks ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese govt to retract policy regarding alcohol-serving in restaurants
The Japanese government said it will retract a policy to ask financial institutions to ensure restaurants follow the ban on serving alcohol during the latest state of emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Sulawesi hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami ... ( read original story ...)
Worsening Tokyo Olympics Crisis Provides Fresh Lessons For Business Leaders
Japan’s declaration of a national state of emergency because of the Covid pandemic created a new crisis for the Tokyo Olympics and turned the Games into a textbook example of how a bad situation can ... ( read original story ...)
5.3-magnitude quake hits 257 km E of Namie, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 257 km E of Namie, Japan at 20:23:43 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.73 km, ... ( read original story ...)
5.3-magnitude quake hits 257 km E of Namie, Japan: USGS
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted 257 km E of Namie, Japan at 20:23:43 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10.73 km, was initially determined to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: no spectators is bad for business, but hosting could still bring long-term benefits
Head of Department, Reader in Events, and Director of the Observatory for Human Rights and Major Events, University of Surrey Dr. Mike Duignan has previously received funding from the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Djokovic, Michelle Obama, reached out
Naomi Osaka says former first lady Michelle Obama and sports stars Novak Djokovic, Michael Phelps and Stephen Curry were among those who reached out to offer support after she withdrew from the French ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China are hosting Olympic Games six months apart, creating more tension between two governments
The perception of holding a successful, smoothly-run Olympics, even during a pandemic, is something Japan will be sensitive to as Beijing 2022 looms. ( read original story ...)
Giant 3D cat prowls over a corner in Tokyo’s business district
From its 1,600-square-foot perch over the streets, the monster ball of virtual fur has its own livestream, and a fast-growing following on Twitter. ( read original story ...)