Matsuri Technologies, a Nagasaki startup, raised about $16 million to offer short-term rental stays. Plus, other travel startup funding news. ( read original story ...)
Crypto vs gold: the search for an investment bolt hole
The market in the yellow metal may be a bubble, but at least it’s a 6,000-year-old one. Meanwhile, bitcoin looks like a short-term fad ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Announces Candidates for Board of Directors at Upcoming Shareholders Meeting
Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that its Board of Directors will propose two new candidates for independent external directors at the 146th Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders on June 29, ... ( read original story ...)
Overjoyed Osaka books Miami Open final date with Swiatek
Naomi Osaka was overcome with emotion after earning her way through to the Miami Open final, where she will meet the new world number one. ( read original story ...)
Miami Open: Osaka reaches final, Medvedev fails to dethrone Djokovic
Japan's Naomi Osaka advanced to the WTA Miami Open final by rallying to defeat Olympic champion Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday. Bencic had won three of her four prior matches ... ( read original story ...)
Unseeded Naomi Osaka defeats Belinda Bencic to advance to Miami Open final
Naomi Osaka’s eyes welled with tears when her match ended, an all-too-familiar scene for her in recent years. These were of the happy variety. For the former world No. 1, that’s major progress. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend loss to 3 days on concerns over Chinese economy
Tokyo stocks ended lower Friday, the first day of the new fiscal year and the final day before the bourse reshuffle, extending its losing streak to three days on worries over the Chinese economy as ... ( read original story ...)
Live Updates | Japan FM to Assess Refugee Needs in Poland
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says he is heading to Poland later Friday to assess the need for the war-displaced Ukrainians in that country and assist those who seek refuge in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Swiatek sets up Miami Open final against Osaka
Second seed Iga Swiatek will face Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday’s semi-finals. After Japan’s Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘Grateful’ For Opportunity to Compete in Miami Open Final
Naomi Osaka was in tears of joy after she earned a spot in the Miami Open Final after winning a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 semifinal match against Belinda Bencic on Thursday. It was first of many things for Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares slip as Japan ‘tankan’ shows weaker outlook
Asian shares have mostly fallen as a resurgence of Russian attacks dashed hopes for any quick end to the war in Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares fall on Wall Street weakness, profit-booking
Japanese shares on Friday tracked weakness in Wall Street, with investors continuing to sell stocks to lock in profits after a sharp gain last month. "Investors tend to sell stocks at the beginning of ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota builds robots to deliver medicine at Japanese hospital
A university hospital in Japan is to deploy a group of robots to deliver medicine and test samples to help staff on night shifts.According to a report by The Asahi Shimbun, four robots will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March factory activity speeds up as COVID impact fades -PMI
Japan's manufacturing activity grew at a faster pace from the prior month in March as domestic demand got a lift from the waning impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan business confidence dips as Ukraine concern grows
Confidence weakened among Japan's major manufacturers for the first time in nearly two years, a key business survey showed Friday, as concern grows over the impact of the Ukraine crisis. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms return to Japan, but the party’s not the same this year
People are celebrating Japan's peak cherry blossom viewing season without COVID-19 restrictions for the first time in two years. But many are strolling under the trees rather than drinking and eating ... ( read original story ...)