Tokyo Olympic organizers could choose their new president as early as this week, a report said on Monday, after former chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over sexist remarks that provoked a global outcry. ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake Aftermath
Feb.14 -- LOOK: Japan is cleaning up after Saturday’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake had Fukushima and Miyagi prefecture trembling Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site ... ( read original story ...)
Geisha: Protectors of Japan’s Traditional Music and Dance
Geisha has long been one of a handful of iconic words that instantly conjure up images of Japan. Few Japanese today have actually encountered geisha, though; while many have vague images of graceful ... ( read original story ...)
Car trunk surprise business picking up
The doorbell rings and you’re greeted by a delivery person who tells you that “someone” ordered food for you. But instead of giving you the item, she tells you to get it from the car’s trunk. You’re ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Health Ministry says it has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The government hopes to secure enough supplies for the whole populace - some 126 million people - by mid-year. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake off Fukushima shakes Japan – video
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures off the coast of Japan injuring more than 100 people ... ( read original story ...)
UK downplays risk of EU poaching City of London business
Britain downplayed the risk of the European Union taking business away from the City of London after Brexit, saying the city's real challenges come from New York, Tokyo and others. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Supreme Court allows extradition to Japan of alleged Ghosn accomplices
Rejecting an emergency appeal, a U.S. Supreme Court justice has cleared the way for the extradition to Japan of two Americans accused of helping Carlos Ghosn flee. ( read original story ...)
Powerful Quake Hits Japan, Evoking a Worrisome Memory
The epicenter of the quake was off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, the site of a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 that killed thousands and caused meltdowns at a nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
Accused Ghosn accomplices lose high court bid to avoid extradition to Japan
Authorities say Michael and Peter Taylor helped former Nissan boss flee the country tucked in a box on a private jet ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake shakes Japan’s northeastern coast | Raleigh News & Observer
The Japan Meteorological Agency says a strong earthquake has hit off the coast of northeastern Japan, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas. ( read original story ...)
After embracing digital commerce, Tokyo Tokyo staff to receive COVID shots to ensure customers’ safety
From cashless transactions to preparing and delivery of food via mobile tech, Japanese restaurant chain Tokyo Tokyo took another step toward ensuring the safety of its employees and customers. Tokyo T ... ( read original story ...)
Blac Chyna’s Parents, Tokyo Toni and Eric Holland, Had a Rocky Relationship
Who are Blac Chyna's parents? Eric cheated on Tokyo and had kids that are months apart from the star in age, as featured on 'Rob & Chyna.' Get the tea. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori resigns, apologizes for sexist remarks
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 ...)