Japan’s retail sales fell for a third straight month in February amid the country’s biggest wave of virus infections adding to concern that the economy’s recovery may have slipped back into reverse. ( read original story ...)
$600 Billion Crypto Boom: Bitcoin Price Prediction And Ethereum ‘Supply Squeeze’
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have bounced back over the last week, with the crypto market adding some $600 billion since its January ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan Feb retail sales post first decline in 5 months on Omicron curbs
Japanese retail sales fell in February for the first time in five months, as extended COVID-19 curbs hit service sector businesses, casting doubts over the prospects of a consumption-led recovery this ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka breezes into Miami Open semis over ailing Collins
The former world No. 1 retained a sharp focus to dispatch her American opposition in 60 minutes flat under the Hard Rock Stadium lights. ( read original story ...)
Osaka fires 13 aces en route to first Miami semifinal, faces Bencic
Former No.1 Naomi Osaka is breaking new ground at the Miami Open. The Florida native lost three games to No.9 seed Danielle Collins to make her first Miami semifinal. ( read original story ...)
Osaka breezes into last four at Miami
The clinical Japanese star, yet to drop a set in this tournament, won 6-2, 6-1 and will meet Swiss Olympic gold medal winner Belinda Bencic in the last four. ( read original story ...)
Hardwired’s review of Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire’s neon drenched Tokyo is an impressively detailed rendition of the beautiful districts of the famous Japanese city. ( read original story ...)
US teams from Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 to visit White House in May
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has confirmed their Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 delegations will visit the White House in early ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must hit inflation target via domestic demand, Kishida aide insists
Japan must hit its 2 per cent inflation target and do so via higher domestic demand, not surging commodity prices, according to one of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s most powerful aides. Speaking to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Feb retail sales post first decline in 5 months on Omicron curbs
Japanese retail sales fell in February for the first time in five months, as extended COVID-19 curbs hit service sector businesses, casting doubts over the prospects of a consumption-led recovery this ... ( read original story ...)
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Changed Japan’s Security Policy
The current crisis in Ukraine will have a significant impact on the ongoing process to revise Japan’s National Security Strategy. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Japan look set for opening gains as investors watch Russia-Ukraine situation
Hong Kong-listed shares of China Evergrande Group's electric vehicle unit are set to resume trading on Wednesday, the company announced Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Japan to reduce plastic usage
Starbucks Japan announced four measures to help reduce plastic usage in their stores as part of the companys global effort to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030. Beginning April 18, 106 Starbucks ... ( read original story ...)
“Survey on Business Operations of Foreign-affiliated Companies in Japan” Summary of Survey Results
JETRO conducted a survey of 6,582 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from September to October 2021, and received valid responses from 1,315 companies (valid response rate: 20.0%). This ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Edo: Tokyo swordsmith creates sharp, stylish katana
Edo, or present-day Tokyo, was one of the largest cities in the world and is said to have been home to over a million people. Not only was Edo the headquarters of the Tokugawa shogunate, it was also a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Enjoys Cherry Blossom Season Despite COVID-19 Worries
People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season one week after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, triggering concerns of a possible virus resurgence. Trees are in full ... ( read original story ...)