As well as spreading the virus, the event eroded public confidence in the government’s handling of the crisis, undermining future containment efforts. ( read original story ...)
Japan Suspends 1.63M Doses of Moderna Vaccine Over Contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s latest ASEAN supply woes: palm oil, chicken and pepper
The price of palm oil -- an ingredient in margarine and many other products -- has spiked in Japan to a high not seen since 1985, up 32% from a year earlier at around 217 yen ($1.97) per kilogram this ... ( read original story ...)
Why bitcoin and crypto are scoring a boost from Powell’s dovish Jackson Hole remarks
Bitcoin prices and the broader complex of virtual currencies were on the rise and the U.S. dollar was lower Friday, after a speech from the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was interpreted as ... ( read original story ...)
Binance warning highlights crypto risks for savers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Wednesday that it was unable to oversee the UK arm of cryptocurrency exchange Binance after the company failed to answer questions from the regulator. The ... ( read original story ...)
Seattle Japanese Pioneers ~History of Seattle Nikkei Immigrants from ‘The North American Times’
The first chapter (NAP, July 23) featured articles related to the early days of Seattle from around 1850. Here, the focus is Japanese immigrants who first went to Seattle around 1890. The North ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Day 4 Preview: Brent Lakatos and Guillaume Ouellet set for finals in Para athletics
Looking ahead to Day 4 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Canada will be in contention for medals in several sports, including Para athletics, Para swimming, and Para triathlon, with competition also ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics briefing: heat havoc, brilliant Brazil and Cox gold
Kadeena Cox retains her title, Brazil win five golds and world records galore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planes on standby near Afghanistan for evacuation, say officials
Japanese military planes assigned to evacuate Japanese nationals from Afghanistan are now in a nearby country but moving them from Kabul airport does not mean Japan is ending its evacuation operation, ... ( read original story ...)
Transcript: The lowdown on being disabled in Japan
This is a full transcript of The lowdown on being disabled in Japan as first presented by Beth Rose on 26 August 2021. ( read original story ...)
Chip crunch to last until 2022: Toyota supplier
Japan’s Rohm Co said that vital semiconductors for automobiles and industrial machinery are likely to remain in short supply at least throughout next year, adding to ominous warnings about further ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s LBD Might Be Fancy, but Her Sporty High-Tops Bring the Outfit Home
Naomi Osaka brought her own sporty touch to a little black dress while attending a Tag Heuer event in New York City with fellow athlete Victor Cruz. The duo hit up the step and repeat at Mr. Purple, ... ( read original story ...)
Autonomous Bus Strikes Visually Impaired Paralympian in Tokyo
The Japanese athlete, Aramitsu Kitazono, will miss a judo match scheduled for Saturday as a result of his injuries. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics day three: China surge to top of medal table and more GB gold – as it happened
Thanks for reading and I’ll leave you with the current medal table. Table tennis: The all-action Will Bayley assures himself of a medal after a 3-0 victory over Germany’s Bjoern Schnake. He wins 13-11 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Best of August 27
Petrucio Ferreira Dos Santos of Brazil celebrates after winning gold with a flag of Brazil after the men's 100m. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado ... ( read original story ...)
EU says the plant that produced 1.63 million Moderna doses Japan halted the use of because of possible contamination can keep producing vaccines
Japan stopped the use of 1.63 million Moderna doses after its health ministry reported foreign substances in some unopened vaccine vials. ( read original story ...)