Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp. and Osaka Gas Co. have set up a new joint venture with Tokyo-based electric power ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, other areas lift COVID curbs on eateries amid resurgence worries
TOKYO. KAZINFORM - Coronavirus restrictions on eateries were lifted in the Tokyo area and Osaka on Monday despite concerns over a resurgence of COVID infections, Kyodo reports. Tokyo and its three ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on concerns over LDP defeat in by-election
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday as sentiment was dampened after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic party lost one of two by-elections ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party has setback in preview of Sunday’s vote
Japan's governing party split two parliamentary seats in weekend byelections seen as a major test of its support ahead of a national vote next Sunday. Both seats are in the upper house of Japan’s Diet ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland holds first Halloween event in 2 years
Tokyo Disneyland holds its first Halloween program in two years after the park's operator had suspended special events as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
In setback for Kishida, Japan’s ruling LDP loses upper house seat
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida suffered an unexpected blow just days before his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) heads into national polls, as the party lost one of two parliamentary ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency is failing as money; Bitcoin, other crypto need help
Cryptocurrency might not replace fiat currencies — but, correctly supervised, it could make them a lot more useful. .Cryptocurrency has so far failed to sweep away government-issued ... ( read original story ...)
Shiba Inu Crypto Falls From Record After Musk Damps Speculation
Elon Musk helped Shiba Inu vault up the ranks of the largest cryptocurrencies by market value by tweeting a photo of his puppy. Now the meme token is down after he said he doesn’t own any. ( read original story ...)
Facebook whistleblow Frances Haugen says she’s supporting herself with crypto she purchased ‘at the right time’
"For the foreseeable future, I'm fine, because I did buy crypto at the right time," Frances Haugen told The New York Times. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is Failing as Money. Regulators Can Save It.
This goal might be attainable — with help from the governments that crypto was meant to sideline. ( read original story ...)
Shiba Inu Up 50% to Record, Becomes 11th-Biggest Crypto Coin
Shiba Inu soared to record highs over the weekend to become the 11th-biggest cryptocurrency by market value.Most Read from BloombergCities' Answer to Sprawl? Go Wild.Why Americans and Britons Are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bedding maker measures snooze quality in new sleep lab
A Japanese bedding manufacturer has set up a climate-controlled space to collect hard data on how its blankets and other products perform under a variety of weather conditions. As the tester sleeps in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to make sustainable finance core in strategy as global hub
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said Monday that promoting sustainable finance will be at the core of the city's updated strategy to become a global financial center under the Tokyo Global Financial Center ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pick for new economic security post raises eyebrows in China
Any push by new minister Takayuki Kobayashi to forge closer ties with Taiwan as part of attempts to better safeguard Japan's economic security interests could prompt retaliation by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Vestas is in progress to deliver blades, nacelles and towers for Japan’s first utility-scale offshore wind project
Vestas has currently manufactured all the blades, nacelles and most of the tower sections for Akita Offshore Wind Corporation's Akita Noshiro Offshore Wind Farm Project. The project will be Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
RIZIN 31: Yokohama Photo Highlights
RIZIN 31 in Yokohama saw the promotion's featherweight title change hands, while Kanna Askaura was served up a second straight loss for the first time in her career. ( read original story ...)