Saitama Rakuten International says Uber Technologies agrees to purchase Postmates for $2.65 billion, helping them to gain ground on DoorDash. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finds 102 New Virus Cases as It Tries to Avoid Blanket Curbs
Tokyo found 102 new coronavirus cases on Monday, NHK reported, marking the fifth consecutive day of more than 100 infections as the city tries to fend off an outbreak without resorting to widespread ... ( read original story ...)
What’s long and fast, and can run if there’s an earthquake? Japan’s newest bullet train
Japan has launched a speed-record-breaking new Shinkansen, or bullet train. Not only is it more comfortable than previous models, but it can also run without external power during an emergency, albeit ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to add Osaka, Narita to expanding network after virus suspension
Emirates has confirmed plans to expand its network to a further seven cities this month after suspending services due to the coronavirus. The Dubai-based airline will launch passenger flights to ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp Says Sticking to Plans to List Dynabook PC Unit in FY2021
The Osaka-based electronics firm hopes to start preparations this year for the laptop unit's initial public offering, and there are no changes to the original plan to list the unit in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake With Magnitude 5.1 Strikes Near Tokyo In Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was reported near Tokyo, Japan on Friday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finds 107 Virus Cases, Urges Caution Over Growing Outbreak
Tokyo found 107 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most since early May, with authorities urging residents to take extra caution as infections continue to increase in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Galen Rupp excited for what’s in store at Tokyo Olympics
Everybody’s trained a little bit harder and is going to be on their A-game.” Those are the words of Galen Rupp, a Portland, OR native and University of Oregon alumnus who is one of the more recognized ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports 107 Coronavirus Cases, Highest in Two Months
Tokyo was reported to have 107 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most since early May, as infections continued to increase as the capital reopens its economy. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open slightly higher after firm U.S. economic data
Tokyo stocks nudged higher at Thursday's open, supported by firm business confidence data among U.S. manufacturers in a sign of nascent recovery from the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 cases hit highest since emergency lifted
Japan's Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday confirmed 67 new COVID-19 infections, marking the highest number of daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open slightly higher after firm US economic data
Tokyo stocks nudged higher at Thursday's open, supported by firm business confidence data among U.S. manufacturers in a sign of nasce ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland reopens after four months of closure due to coronavirus
Tokyo Disneyland reopened after four months of closure due to the coronavirus. The parks will operate at reduced capacity, require face masks and undergo temperature checks and social distancing. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open mixed on firm U.S. shares, weak business data
Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as buying on firm U.S. shares overnight was offset by selling prompted by downbeat business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers in a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares open mixed on firm US shares, weak business data
Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trading Wednesday as buying on firm U.S. shares overnight was offset by selling prompted by downbeat ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic sinks Japan business mood to lowest since 2009 crisis
Japanese manufacturers' confidence sank in the second quarter to levels not seen since the 2009 global financial crisis, underscoring the damage the coronavirus pandemic inflicted on the ... ( read original story ...)