The Japanese government plans to raise fees paid to cover labor costs for doctors and nurses by 0.43 pct in the fiscal 2022 revision, informed sources said Sunday. You are now viewing Nippon.com, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese actress Sayaka Kanda dies after apparent fall at hotel
Japanese actress and singer Sayaka Kanda has died after apparently falling from a height at a hotel in Sapporo, northern Japan, her o ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks scores 14 as Nagoya notches fifth straight win; Kiefer Ravena posts 22 in Shiga loss
Ray Parks, Jr. registered 14 points as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins won their fifth consecutive game, this time at the expense of Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses, 101-75, on Sunday in the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
These 5 under-the-radar crypto stocks may be set up for a monster bounce back in 2022, VanEck’s director of research for digital assets says
Cryptos and crypto stocks have had a big year but have lagged lately. VanEck's digital-asset research head shared five crypto stocks to watch in 2022. ( read original story ...)
Meet a 39-year-old ‘crypto guy’ who’s lived in an RV for the past 10 months instead of buying a house and who says it’s one of the only ways to be middle class in America
Nick Vivion, who works in crypto, bought an $80,000 RV with cash and a crypto loan: "It's actually bigger than my first apartment in New York." ... ( read original story ...)
IPO-bound SMT aims to become market leader in global vascular devices industry
Cardiac stent maker Sahajanand Medical Technologies, which has been expanding its presence through buyouts, will continue to explore strategic partnerships and acquisition opportunities to fast-track ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks, Nagoya win fifth straight after Toyama rout
Nagoya extended its winning streak to five after beating Toyama anew, 101-75, in the Japan B.League on Sunday at Dolphin’s Arena. The Diamond Dolphins, who have won nine ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo exodus: Is the capital losing its luster among businesses?
Firms are moving their headquarters out of the metropolis at a record-setting pace amid the proliferation of remote work and growing risks of natural disasters. ( read original story ...)
The Big One: Canada floods show British Columbia is not ready for a powerful earthquake
As the province rebuilds after the atmospheric river, experts hope for a heightened focus on future hazards from quakes and global heating ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka arson suspect identified, buildings to be checked after fire killed 24 people
Japanese police on Sunday identified a 61-year-old man as a prime suspect behind a fire that engulfed a mental clinic in an eight-story building where he was a patient. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup and urges investment
A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top companies to Myanmar has urged Japan to endorse its military regime, saying the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
Actress Kanda dies at 35 in fall from hotel in Sapporo
SAPPORO--Actress Sayaka Kanda died after falling from the high-rise hotel here where she was staying. Police have not ruled out suicide or foul play as possible causes of her Dec. 18 death, ... ( read original story ...)
Parks, Nagoya run win streak to 5 with blowout of ice-cold Ramos, Toyama
Ray Parks and the Nagoya Dolphins remain on the upswing after posting a more decisive win over Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks’ Nagoya completes sweep of Dwight Ramos’ Toyama
THE NAGOYA Diamond Dolphins completed a season sweep of the Toyama Grouses with a 26-point blowout, 101-75, in the Japan B.League on Sunday at Dolphin's Arena. Ray Parks had 14 points, four rebounds, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama earns weekend split as Shiga rally falls short
KIEFER Ravena's best efforts ended for naught as the Shiga Lakestars split their two-game series against the Yokohama B-Corsairs, taking a 98-85 loss in the Japan B.League on Sund ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 33 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. The number is up 20 from a week ago. The daily tally in the capital has remained below 50 for 64 days in ... ( read original story ...)