The city's major, however, made it clear that the Hokkaido capital is still hoping to host a future Winter Olympics, perhaps as soon as 2034. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid dropped, 2034 or later targeted
The city of Sapporo and the Japanese Olympic Committee on Wednesday abandoned their bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and decided ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo gives up 2030 bid, says it will consider hosting later Games
Japan's northern city of Sapporo has abandoned its bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and will consider hosting the Games in 2034 or later, its mayor said on Wednesday, in the fallout of bribery and bid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei closes at two-week high as chips rally on dovish Fed tilt
Japan's Nikkei share average closed at the highest level in two weeks on Wednesday as chip stocks led a rally on bets for a more dovish U.S. Federal Reserve. The tech-heavy Nikkei ended the day up 0.6 ...
Tokyo Stock Exchange begins trade in carbon credits
Japan's Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) started trading carbon credits on Wednesday, as the world's fifth-largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter put in place a key element of its strategy to tackle climate ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed on earnings hopes, gains locked in
Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday as buying on hopes of favorable performances by Japanese firms ahead of earnings season was offset ... ( read original story ...)
Manhole covers become collector’s items in Japan
Kyoto to sell its obsolete manhole covers in a bid to cash in on the public’s fascination with the decorated pieces ... ( read original story ...)
Kadokawa publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal
A former executive of the Japanese publishing company Kadokawa was found guilty on Tuesday of bribing a senior member of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organizing committee for securing a sponsorship ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange starts carbon credit trading to cut emissions
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday began trading of government-certified carbon emissions credits as more Asian countries employ market mechanisms to meet national climate goals. The TSE has signed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo eyes strategic review amid shareholder pressure
Sapporo Holdings said on Wednesday it had set up a committee to conduct a strategic review of the business as the Japanese beer group comes under pressure from shareholders dissatisfied with stagnant ... ( read original story ...)
No-kill record threatened in Japan pref. as shelter cat numbers remain high post-COVID
Kanagawa Prefecture is struggling to keep its no-kill record for shelter cats that has been running since 2014 as the COVID-19 pandemic-dr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Driver arrested after elderly woman dragged by van for 2 km in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A driver was arrested Tuesday after a woman in her 80s was hit by a van and dragged for about 2 kilometers in western Tokyo, resulting in her death, police said. Yoshihiro Sumiyama, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei extend gains on dovish Fed tilt, chips rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second session on Wednesday and was on track for its highest close this month, as chip stocks led a rally on bets for a more dovish U.S. Federal Reserve.
Bank transactions face further delays in Japan due to system glitch
Transactions between banks have been disrupted since the morning of Oct. 10 due to the malfunction of the Zengin Data Telecommunication System. Eleven banks including MUFG Bank and Resona Bank were ...
Tokyo shares track global rally on dovish Fed comments
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped on Tuesday, in line with gains across Asia, as investors returned to play catch-up with the previous day’s gains globally, boosted by dovish comments from Federal Reserve ...
Osaka, Nadal among tennis stars eyeing return to court at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)