India deaths rise by 3,780 and cases up by 382,000; Tokyo could stay in lockdown less than three months before Olympics; more vaccine doses for poorer countries tops G7 agenda on final day of summit ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s everything we know about a potential Pokémon land at Universal
Six years ago, when Universal confirmed it would be partnering with Nintendo for new theme park attractions, fans immediately began speculating if Pokémon would ... ( read original story ...)
How to buy a home in Japan as a foreigner: Webinar
The next installment in Real Estate Japan's popular series of webinars is on how to buy your dream home (not investment property) in Japan. The seminar will be held online on Saturday May 8 from 11 a. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: India deaths in record rise; Japan mulls longer lockdown – reports
India deaths rise by 3,780 and cases up by 382,000; Tokyo could stay in lockdown less than three months before Olympics; more vaccine doses for poorer countries tops G7 agenda on final day of summit ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan mulls longer lockdown – reports; G7 talks on wider vaccine supply
More doses for poorer countries tops G7 agenda on final day of summit; Tokyo could stay in lockdown less than three months before Olympics; Australian PM says India ban ‘is working’ ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Japan’s senior cheer dancing squad
Tokyo, JapanThe dancers are all aged 60 to 89(SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) 89-YEAR-OLD FOUNDER OF "JAPAN POM POM", FUMIE TAKINO, SAYING: "I often hear people say they're too old (to start something,) but it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Considering State of Emergency for Tokyo, Other Areas Beyond May 11 – Media
The Japanese government is considering an extension of the state of emergency for Tokyo and other major urban areas that was scheduled to end on May 11, the Yomiuri Newspaper said on Wednesday. Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces longer state of emergency, casting doubt on Olympics
The Japanese government is considering extending a coronavirus spurred state of emergency in Tokyo and other major urban areas, a move that could cast doubt on the planned Summer Olympics. Officials ... ( read original story ...)
Logistics Center in Japan Prepares for Peak Moving Season
Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) conducted a peak season strategy meeting, prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
Canada and Japan move to expand security cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Facing a common threat of an increasingly assertive China and an unpredictable North Korea, Canada and Japan are moving to deepen their security and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)
Australian shares set to trade cautiously as markets in China, Japan remain shut
Wednesday's session in Asia follows an overnight session on Wall Street where the S&P 500 fell amid selling in Big Tech and other high-growth stocks. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
With her fashion and beauty lines, Naomi Osaka builds a personal brand – as fellow tennis pro Serena Williams has done
At 23, the Japanese star is making herself a key player off the tennis court as brand ambassador for Tag Heuer and Louis Vuitton, and by launching swimwear and skincare collections. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, Ether, The Flippening, And Future Trends For Crypto Development
With talk of the flippening - ether supplanting bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency - becoming part of the daily crypto conversation, the question needs to be asked; what do the differences between ... ( read original story ...)
US eyes using Japan’s submarines to ‘choke’ Chinese navy
"When you look at China's submarine bases, every single one of them has a fair bit of shallow water that their submarines have to transit through in order to get to deep water," Tom Shugart, a former ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Just Wants to See Rihanna at the Met Gala
Even Olympians like Naomi Osaka fangirl over other celebrities, reminding us of our common humanity. The tennis star was officially announced as one of the cohosts for the 2021 Met Gala, alongside ... ( read original story ...)
Harris says she spoke to leaders of Japan, Finland about combating migrant crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday said she has spoken to leaders of countries such as Japan, Finland and Ireland about helping Northern Triangle countries, as part of the response to the ... ( read original story ...)