The four prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo, where coronavirus infections are spreading again, came under a third state of emergency declara ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi Kasei Renews Membership in Business Call to Action Led by United Nations Development Programme
Asahi Kasei renewed its membership in the Business Call to Action (BCtA) led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in February 2021 with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo should promote ties with Beijing and Seoul despite tensions, diplomat says
"Japan would end up suffering a loss if it turns its back on China and South Korea," said Hisashi Michigami, secretary-general of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat. ( read original story ...)
Alistair’s unfinished business
Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, pictured near his home in Yorkshire, England on March 31, will attempt to retain his title at the Tokyo Games this summer. After being dogged by ... ( read original story ...)
Local Collaboration to Launch Smartphone-based Digital Coupon Business
The new company, Machinowa, aims to stimulate local economies by providing platforms for smartphone-based digital currencies to nationwide clients. Two offices will open, one in Fukuoka and the other ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Rating on Sompo Japan; Outlook Revised to Stable
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Japan-based Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.'s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Stable from Negative. Fitch has affirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: More tests, no quarantine in updated rules
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC are to unveil new plans this week to explain how 15,400 Olympic and Paralympic athletes can compete in Japan when the ... ( read original story ...)
How to Apply for a Business Start-Up Visa and Permanent Residency for Japan: Webinar
The next installment in our popular series of webinars for foreigners who want to learn about the benefits of getting permanent residency (PR) or a long-term visa in Japan. New for this session, we ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics’ Fate Should be Decided by Medical Experts: IOC Official
Athletes’ Commission member has said that the global sports governing body should not take a call on whether the Tokyo Olympics should be held or not, and that the decision should be left to medical ... ( read original story ...)
Mampara of the week: Tokyo Sexwale
Tokyo Sexwale has lived a colourful life. A young activist imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela, he came out to become an important figure in post-apartheid SA, serving as the first ... ( read original story ...)
After politics, Walter Mondale made Minnesota business his business
When he returned after two decades in Washington, the former vice president quietly influenced Minnesota's business scene. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Century and DOCOMO to Globally Expand EDGEMATRIX Edge-AI Platform for Video Surveillance & Monitoring
Tokyo Century and DOCOMO to Globally Expand EDGEMATRIX Edge-AI Platform for Video Surveillance & Monitoring TOKYO, Apr 13, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Tokyo Century Corporation and ... ( read original story ...)
Anger, disappointment brews over Tokyo gov’t plan to stop eateries’ alcohol sales
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to request restaurants serving alcohol temporarily close during the state of emergency come April 25 ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Was Tokyo Sexwale ’scammed’ over ’stolen billions’ or not?
Hawks head Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya said the ANC veteran and billionaire’s complaint is being handled by the Serious Economic Offences Unit, which will decide whether to conduct a criminal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Doctors not IOC should decide Games’ fate, says Hayley Wickenheiser
Wickenheiser, a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, knows after training for years to compete, she would do anything to go, so athletes, and the IOC, shouldn't make the final choice on the Games' fate. ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Infection measure checks begin in Tokyo’s Kabukicho ahead of emergency
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers are seen on the night of April 23 patrolling the Japanese capital's Kabukicho nightlife district as part ... ( read original story ...)