Japan's capital registered 4,384 coronavirus infections on April 4, after reporting 7,899 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Govern ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares edge higher on strong US jobs data
Tokyo’s Nikkei index firmed on Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street although developments in Ukraine and Covid-19 lockdowns in China weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index shed earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese military activity spurs Japan to move radar unit closer to Taiwan, Senkaku islands
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has repositioned a mobile radar unit on its southern island chain to strengthen defenses due to increased Chinese activity in the region. ( read original story ...)
Nearly half of crypto owners first bought digital assets in 2021 -survey
Almost half of all cryptocurrency owners in the United States, Latin America and Asia Pacific purchased the digital assets for the first time in 2021, according to a new survey from U.S. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Push Into Crypto Is a Big Step Backwards
The country is moving toward a tiered financial system, using rubles for enemies and bitcoin for friends. But it’s tried – and failed – with this approach before. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Fund to Provide Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
Yokohama Rubber and its employee-backed Yokohama Magokoro Fund will donate about $500,000 to support Ukrainian refugees, the company says.Click Here to Read MoreAdvertisement The company’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s 121T regional trailer tire now on sale in U.S.
Yokohama Tire’s latest commercial product – the 121T™ – is now on sale in the U.S. Debuting at the recent TMC trade show, the 121T is specifically engineered for trailer use only. The new tire is ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka using Rafael Nadal videos to prepare for clay season after Miami finals run
More info Naomi Osaka has admitted that she will be looking to Rafael Nadal as she prepares for the upcoming clay-court swing. The former world No 1 recently reached her first final since winning the ... ( read original story ...)
Do Tokyo natives get lost in Shinjuku and Shibuya too? We ask our in-office Tokyo-ites
The maze of Shinjuku Station and beyond may just be a maze for everyone. Certain central parts of Tokyo are known for their confusing train stations and streets, such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone app to report road damage rolled out across Tokyo
A smartphone app to report road damage in the capital to the metropolitan government or other local governments now covers every corner of th ... ( read original story ...)
Law firm announces contract with Tokyo-based cyber-security firm
Solicitors and other professional firms in Northern Ireland could faces fines and even financial loss if they fail to prepare for the growing risk of cyber-attacks, it’s been claimed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks snap 3-day losing streak on robust U.S. jobs data
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Monday, the first day of trading under the bourse's reshuffled segments, snapping a three-day losing streak following the release of firm U.S. jobs data late last ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market needs more than a shake-up to lure foreign investors
Investors and market observers say they find a recent shake-up less than attractive, saying they are looking more for companies that create innovations to stand out among global competitors. ( read original story ...)
Trading begins on restructured Tokyo stock market
Trading got underway on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Monday after a major restructuring. The goal is to invigorate Japan's economy and attract investment from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stock market needs more than shake-up to lure foreign investors
The Tokyo stock market trumpets its largest overhaul in decades to lure more foreign investors. Still, the bourse is missing somethi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks mixed in morning on Wall St. gains, high-tech fall
Tokyo stocks were mixed Monday morning as sentiment rose on gains on Wall Street and the release of robust U.S. jobs data for March late last week while a drop in chip-related shares weighed on the ... ( read original story ...)