The head of the Tokyo Olympics resigned Friday after a scandal over sexist remarks he made about women threatened to overshadow preparations for the pandemic-hit games. It was unclear who would ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics head Yoshiro Mori resigns after uproar over sexist remarks
But it's unclear what effect the controversy over Yoshiro Mori's statements will have on the games or Japan's gender inequality issues. ( read original story ...)
YAMAHA MOTOR: Consolidated Business Results Summary — Fiscal Year 2020 Ending December 31
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272) announces consolidated business results for the full fiscal year. Net sales were 1,471.3 billion yen (a decrease of 193.5 billion yen, or 11.6% compared with the ... ( read original story ...)
Head of Tokyo Olympics quits over sexist remarks about women
Yoshiro Mori has stood down as the organisation’s president ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games sponsors criticize outgoing Mori over sexist comments
TOKYO -- Several Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic ... (Japanese original by Shiho Fujibuchi, Tsuyoshi Goto and Koki Mikami, Business News Department) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Insurance Market to see Booming Business Sentiments
Japan Insurance Industry Governance Risk and Compliance is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market highlighting opportunities risk side analysis and leveraged with strategic and ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.6 just reported 98 km southeast of Koseda, Japan
Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 4.6 quake in Japan near Koseda, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima, only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit around n ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief Mori’s exit has been long overdue
The country has been embarrassed again by an antediluvian politician, with media at home and abroad condemning Mori’s remarks and the mindset it represents. ( read original story ...)
Rise in alcohol addiction-related consultations far steeper in Japan prefs hit by 2011 quake
In contrast with lower rises in the rest of the country, consultations for excessive drinking and other alcohol-related issues have increased at a gre ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics boss scandal indicative of wider sexism problem – The Backstory with Matt Bevan
Tokyo Olympics boss Yoshiro Mori become a lightning rod for criticism of the increasingly unpopular Games after making sexist comments at a board meeting. He is expected to resign today, but his story ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Chief Mori Intends to Resign, Reports Say
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori intends to resign as the head of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee on Friday, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward to Give Seniors Smartphones With Free Data
Shibuya Ward officials are planning to provide 3,000 smartphones to senior residents with paid data plans as part of their initiative to teach the elderly how to use technology, especially during ... ( read original story ...)
Phone Booth-Like Office Spaces in Japan Allow People to Work From Virtually Anywhere
Japanese media originally reported on the rise of Telecubes back in 2019, when Mitsubishi Estate announced plans to start rolling out the tiny but cozy offices at airports and train stations […] ... ( read original story ...)
Citi Sets Up Team of ESG Experts in Japan to Capture More Deals
Citigroup Inc. is setting up a team of ESG experts in Tokyo as the U.S. bank pushes globally to capitalize on companies’ sustainability goals. ( read original story ...)
Tragic, a Decade After Great East Japan Earthquake, the Suicide Still Continues
According to data announced by the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry and the National Police Agency on Friday (Feb 5), ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Summer Games President Resigns
Book your broadcast facilities for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, from live positions and studios to on-site support and local expertise. ( read original story ...)