Osaka, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)--Osaka High Court ruled Thursday that the election for the House of Representatives on Oct. 31 last year was held in a state of unconstitutionality in terms of vote-value ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises COVID-19 medical care alert to top level as it reports over 20,000 new cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Thursday raised its COVID-19 alert on medical care availability to the highest level of its four-tier system as the omicron-induced surge continued across the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Logs 20,679 New COVID-19 Cases
Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo confirmed 20,679 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Thursday, with the daily count exceeding 20,000 for the second day in a row. Four new fatalities were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 20,679 COVID cases on Feb. 3
TOKYO -- The Japanese capital recorded 20,679 coronavirus infections on Feb. 3, the metropolitan government announced, after reporting a record 21,576 cases the day before. Of the 20,679 new ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo arrives on March 25th
Now we can add another one to the calendar. The delayed Ghostwire: Tokyo finally has a firm release date: That date is March 25th. The paranormal action-adventure game is coming to PS5 and PC. It was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan border policy keeps thousands of foreigners in limbo
Japan has kept its door closed to most foreigners during the ... landlords after the attorney general reached a settlement with a group of landlords and property owners. NEW YORK (WIVB) -- Former ... ( read original story ...)
India Regulates Crypto With A 30% Crypto Tax
India's finance minister announced that the country will levy a 30% tax on income from cryptocurrencies, effectively placing virtual assets in India's highest tax band, on par with tax rates for ... ( read original story ...)
Social Media Urge to Use Monero, Zcash to Avoid India’s Crypto Tax
Angry posters on social media suggest using so-called privacy coins to avoid India's 30% crypto tax. Privacy coins were in the social media spotlight after India announced that it was imposing a 30% ... ( read original story ...)
How Stablecoins Can Help Crypto Investors, and Why the U.S. Government Has Taken Notice
Stablecoins offer a practical and cheap way to transact in cryptocurrency. Here’s everything investors should know about them. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan official says monetary tightening ‘premature’
It is too soon for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten monetary policy as the economy has not fully emerged from the pandemic’s hit, Deputy Governor Masazumi Wakatabe said, dousing speculation that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares snap four-day winning run as Sony, Panasonic drag
Japan Airlines lost 1.91% after the airliner forecast an annual net loss of 146 billion yen. ( read original story ...)
Document reveals IMF deleted coal criticism from Japan statement
Kate Mackenzie, an independent climate finance consultant and researcher based in Australia, said the change in the Japan report was disappointing given that the fund had only belatedly committed to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo among 13 Japanese regions weighing extension of COVID curbs -media
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan is considering a two-week extension of infection controls in 13 regions, including its capital Tokyo, to rein in a record surge of COVID-19 infections, the Fuji News ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises COVID medical system alert level, projects daily cases to hit 24,000 next week
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government raised its coronavirus alert for the status of the medical system to its highest level during a Feb. 3 pandemic monitoring meeting. The state of health ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares snap 4-day rally as gains locked in, tech shares fall
Tokyo shares ended lower Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak as investors locked in gains, while technology issues lost ground following a fall in U.S. stock futures. The 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares fall as Nasdaq futures slip; Sony, Panasonic among top drags
Japanese shares fell on Thursday after a four-day winning run, as investors sold tech stocks on weaker Nasdaq futures, worries over Sony Group's gaming business, and Panasonic's profit slide. TOKYO, ... ( read original story ...)