The number of new cases in Okinawa Prefecture, meanwhile, is expected to top 5,000 for the first time, while records were also logged in a number of other prefectures. ( read original story ...)
20,401 new COVID cases reported in Tokyo on July 20; 1st time over 20k since Feb.
The Japanese capital reported 20,401 coronavirus cases on July 20, after recording 11,018 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea enters ‘new phase’ of COVID-19 as US base in Tokyo raises health-risk level
Tokyo reported 19,059 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, exceeding 10,000 new daily cases for the first time since March, according to Tokyo Metropolitan statistics online. Infections are also on the rise ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic exec accused of accepting ¥40 million yen from sponsor
The suspected payment could constitute bribery as members of the committee are defined as quasi-civil servants under Japanese law. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade council calls for staying in Sakhalin-2 project
A trade industry leader has called for continued stakes in the Sakhalin-2 natural gas project in Russia's Far East. Japanese trading firms are major investors in the undertaking. It's a key source of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec posts slight rise in Q1 operating profit
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp posted a rise of 0.2 per cent in first-quarter operating profit to 44.7 billion yen ($323.6 million) on Wednesday, showing slight growth after two quarters of ... ( read original story ...)
Boomi and Nomura Research Institute partner to support Japan’s IT modernisation
According to a statement, Boomi and NRI have launched services for information technology (IT) modernisation and data integration use cases in all industries, based on a mutual understanding of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fails to implement self-regulation in crypto successfully
Japan has been experimenting with self-regulation in crypto with JVCEA, but it fails to implement it successfully.
SoftBank halts plans for Arm’s IPO
LONDON: SoftBank has put on hold plans for a London initial public offering (IPO) of the British chip technology firm Arm Ltd because of the political turmoil in the UK government, according to the ...
Parents of daughter bullied at school sue city over her suicide
NAGOYA--The bereaved family of a deceased first-year junior high school student is suing the city, claiming her school was responsible for her suicide because it ignored that she was being bullied. ( read original story ...)
Explore Yokohama for free with the Bayside Blue bus on July 22
Explore Tokyo’s neighbouring seaside city Yokohama this Friday July 22 by using the Bayside Blue bus that travels between Yokohama Station and Yamashita Pier. The bus company is offering free rides ... ( read original story ...)
Old pic showing 8-yr-old Naomi Osaka watching Nadal play at US Open goes viral
An old picture showing 8-year-old Naomi Osaka watching Rafael Nadal play at the US Open has gone viral on social media. Osaka, now 24, won the US Open in 2018 and 2020. Reacting to the picture that ... ( read original story ...)
Sea Turtles Found Stabbed in Japan, but Charges Are Unlikely
Despite being endangered, green sea turtles are not protected by the country’s conservation laws. They often get tangled in nets, to the annoyance of fishermen. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Failed to Rearm Japan. Let’s Keep It That Way.
Abe’s demise offers Japan a chance to turn away from his military obssession and repair relations with neighbors angered by his nationalist agenda. ( read original story ...)
When a Few Hours is All you need: 6 Part-time gigs in Japan
Whatever your reason for considering part-time work this season, we’ve got you covered. Moreover, you’ll pick up some cool experiences and make connections. And, if you’re a fan of the hospitality ... ( read original story ...)
Boomi And Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Partner To Support Business Digitalization Across Industries
Boomi and Nomura Research Institute Partner To Support Japan’s IT Modernization (Graphic: Business Wire) “In recent years, the corporate IT domain has rapidly increased the use of cloud services,” ... ( read original story ...)