Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, plans to speak with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday, Kyodo news agency said. No further details were immediately available. Ties between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida holds phone talks with South Korea’s moon – Kyodo
New Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida spoke with South Korean President Moon Jae-in by phone on Friday night, Kyodo news agency said. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Seeks ‘Plain, Easy-to-Cook’ CBDC Model
The Bank of Japan should try to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that can coexist easily with private payment methods, an executive director has said in a speech. ( read original story ...)
EU-Japan ready for a new stage in relations?
This document highlights disaster management and relief as one area where EU and Japan can work even more closely together. ( read original story ...)
With Olympic weight lifted, Wodak set for return at Toronto Waterfront Marathon 10K
Led by Tokyo Olympic marathoner Natasha Wodak, over 5,000 runners will take part in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon 10K on Sunday morning. The event doubles as the Canadian 10K championships, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Ramos makes B. League debut vs Parks’ Nagoya
Debuting Dwight Ramos of Toyama aims for a breakthrough win against Ray Parks Jr. of Nagoya in another exciting All-Filipino duel in the third week of the Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Osaka puts emphasis on its WaO factor with new tools for planners
Dubai underway, Osaka is seizing the opportunity to step further into the spotlight as the city’s own Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai moves onto the event horizon. Osaka’s aim is to become Japan’s number one ... ( read original story ...)
I used insights gained as reserve to fire in actual play: Simranjeet on Tokyo Olympics star turn
Talking about his big break into the senior side, Simranjeet credited the seniors for guiding him and sharing useful tips which he still follows to this day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 57 coronavirus infections on Oct. 15, 7th day in row under 100
The Japanese capital recorded 57 COVID-19 cases on Oct. 15, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the seventh day in a row it has seen ... ( read original story ...)
On Tokyo Olympics high, govt setting up Rs 250 crore sports sciences centre to power athletes
After the Indian contingent’s success at the Tokyo Olympics, the government has now started the process of setting up a Rs 250-crore premier centre that will work towards using sports science to ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Mako’s news conference to take place at Tokyo hotel rather than imperial agency’s facility
Since the princess will lose her imperial family status after registering their marriage, she and her boyfriend have decided not to use the agency's facility to hold a news conference. ( read original story ...)
Used insights gained as reserve to do well in matches: Simranjeet on meomorable Tokyo Olympics performance
Simranjeet Singh credits the insights he gained as a reserve for his sensational performance during the Tokyo Olympics, including a brace in the historic bronze medal match. ( read original story ...)
2 people stabbed at Tokyo’s Ueno Station; man arrested
A 45-year-old man was arrested after stabbing two men at JR Ueno Station in the capital's Taito Ward on Oct. 15. ( read original story ...)
Tax officials tighten their grip on crypto
A US territory, the island has made a play for a piece of the tax haven pie since 2012, when it passed two laws that resulted in a drastic reduction in rates. The transformation caught the eyes of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 2-week high on tech boost, marks 1st weekly gain in four
Japan's Nikkei jumped to a more than two-week high on Friday and posted its first weekly gain in four, after overnight gains on Wall Street boosted technology heavyweights ahead of their earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Asia tack on to global rally, Nikkei 225 jumps 518 points
Buyers swarmed Asian stock markets on Friday, cashing in on a global rush to stocks. Gains in Asia mirrored those made on Wall Street and other markets around the world a day earlier. Not everyone ... ( read original story ...)