New infections in the capital fell for the 33rd straight day, with the daily figure below 1,000 for nine consecutive days. ( read original story ...)
Lawsuit filed in Tokyo over online map of bankrupt individuals
Two people who experienced personal bankruptcy claim that the website violated their privacy, demanding a total of ¥220,000 in damages. ( read original story ...)
Film Base Market Exceptional Business Performance | Tokyo Electron Limited, Applied Materials, Sumco Corporation
Report Ocean recently published a new report on the Global Film Base Market The study has an in depth analysis of the forecast period from 2021 2025 The report reveals a comprehensive picture of the ... ( read original story ...)
US military bases near Tokyo ease coronavirus restrictions as case numbers continue to fall
Yokota Air Base, the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo, on Thursday lifted a prohibition on its personnel visiting the central wards of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s weekly virus average below 500 for 1st time in 3 months
Tokyo reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 24, down 547 from a week ago, and 15 deaths among patients, including a man in his 40s and a centenarian. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rebound strongly with Nikkei jumping over 2 pct
Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index and the Topix index both surging over 2 percent after declining for two straight trading days. The 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo success, want to be ready for tests that lie ahead: Simranjeet
Simranjeet Singh was part of the India Colts team that successfully lifted the FIH Junior Men's World Cup in Lucknow in 2016. ( read original story ...)
Actor Isabelle Huppert named Tokyo International Film Festival’s jury president
French acting legend Isabelle Huppert will serve as the president of the Tokyo International Film Festival's competition section, the festival announc ... ( read original story ...)
World shares retreat, Japan higher
World markets were mostly lower Friday though Japan’s benchmark jumped as it caught up after a holiday. Shares fell in Paris, London, Shanghai and Hong Kong but climbed 2.1% in Tokyo. U.S. futures ... ( read original story ...)
Regulating crypto: the $2T Rubik’s Cube
This episode of Playbook Deep Dive goes down the rabbit hole of crypto trading, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin — you get the idea. Digital currency has never been a hotter topic on Capitol Hill. ( read original story ...)
China Deems All Crypto-Related Transactions Illegal in Crackdown
China’s central bank said all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and must be banned, sending the strongest signal yet on its determination to crack down on the industry. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin slips after China central bank vows to crack down on crypto trading
Bitcoin fell nearly 5% on Friday after China's central bank said it would crack down on cryptocurrency trading, banning overseas exchanges from providing services to mainland investors. The largest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.06%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 2.06%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Testing of “Flying Car” to begin in Osaka
Tokyo-based drone maker SkyDrive signed a partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City on September 14 for the practica ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks surge at close after US rally
Tokyo stocks rallied more than two percent Friday following a strong lead from Wall Street and as fears eased over troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande.The benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 2. ( read original story ...)
Japan equities shine as foreign investors bet on stimulus, political change
Japanese shares could win a rare gold medal this month, on course to become the world's best performing market, as foreign investors piled in on hopes for economic stimulus, improving vaccine rollouts ... ( read original story ...)