The Bank of Japan buys the entire economy to fight Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic
These days we are all a bit like those Japanese fishermen, cowering beneath a giant wave, the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
J-League Fixtures
League fixtures for this week Wednesday, April 29 fixtures (JST/GMT) Vegalta Sendai v Sagan Tosu (1300/0400)-postponed Consadole Sapporo v Urawa Reds (1400/0500)-postponed Shimizu S-Pulse v Gamba ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists unveil how general anesthesia works
Hailed as one of the most important medical advances, the discovery of general anesthetics—compounds that induce unconsciousness, prevent control of movement and block pain—helped transform dangerous ... ( read original story ...)
Downey out to extend family’s cycling legacy in Tokyo
County Down cyclist Mark Downey is hoping to emulate his father and brother by competing at a major international tournament in next year's re-scheduled Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports Fewest New Coronavirus Cases in 4 Weeks, Calls for Vigilance
Metropolitan Tokyo confirmed 39 more cases of coronavirus infection on Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, the fewest since March 30 and the second consecutive day of new cases below triple digits. ( read original story ...)
How hostess bars and cherry blossoms helped undermine Japan’s coronavirus response
Japan’s struggles with cluster outbreaks offer wider lessons as areas around the world study where and when to reopen. ( read original story ...)
To Push Telework, Japan Taking Another Look at Ancient ‘Seal’ Custom
With efforts to promote telecommuting lagging despite the coronavirus crisis, Japan is taking another look at an ancient custom that stubbornly remains an analogue anomaly in an otherwise high-tech ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to tighten grip on corporate bond market
Under the BoJ’s plans, announced on Monday, the central bank will increase its existing holdings of commercial paper and corporate bonds from around ¥5tn ($46bn) to as much as ¥20tn. The move is ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump as Bank of Japan enhances monetary policy easing; oil prices drop
The Bank of Japan of Monday announced on Monday an enhancement of its monetary policy easing measures to combat the hit on Japan's economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-J-League Summaries
Nagoya Grampus postponed Vissel Kobe ................................................................. Kashiwa Reysol postponed Shonan Bellmare ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan ramps up stimulus as virus pain deepens
The Bank of Japan has pledged unlimited government bond buying to help Tokyo spend its way out of crisis. Julian Satterthwaite reports. ( read original story ...)
Global Diet Water Market Insights 2019-2025 | Sapporo, Propel Water, Skinny Water, Nestle Waters, Groupe Danone
The study on the Diet Water market provides complete report on changing market trends for this market. It offers market size and share of each separate segment in the market. Many companies are ... ( read original story ...)
MHPS the Global Market Share Leader in 2019 for Flue Gas Desulfurization Systems
Top share with 37.2% of the global market, fifth time since 2014- Contributing to a significant reduction in air pollutants, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Questions, few answers in face of pandemic
The Tokyo Olympics were postponed a month ago. But there are still more questions than answers about the new opening on July 23, 2021, and what form those games will take. In the face of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Singapore could be the worst-hit Asian economies in the coronavirus pandemic, says Moody’s Analytics
The Japanese and Singaporean economies were already weak before the coronavirus outbreak worsened over the past month, said Steve Cochrane, chief Asia Pacific economist at Moody's Analytics. ( read original story ...)