It was a mixed reception that investors and traders in Asia confronted on Thursday. In Japan, stocks were sold off, as they were in Australia. However, in mainland China, and in Hong Kong, demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho Bank to cut remittance fees
Mizuho Bank plans to cut its fees for money transfers to accounts at other banks by up to ¥120, effective Oct. 1. The Mizuho Financial Group Inc. unit announced the plan Wednesday, following similar ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: what are athletes from 205 nations shipping to the Games?
More than 11,000 athletes will compete in 339 sporting events across more than 40 venues. They will be bonded by the Olympic spirit of friendship, solidarity, fair play – and global logistics. There ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama LDP Branch Decline to Support Ant-Casino Candidates for Mayoral Position
Yokohama branch has declined to support party member Hachiro Okonogi for a mayoral candidate. Okonogi seeks to oust the incumbent Mayor Fumiko Hayashi, also, an LDP member but has a different opinion ... ( read original story ...)
Athlete tests positive for COVID-19 in Tokyo quarantine
An Olympic athlete under a 14-day quarantine period has tested positive for the new coronavirus in Tokyo, the organising committees' website reported on Thursday.The public broadcaster NHK said the ... ( read original story ...)
US marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk speaks out on fight to bring breastfeeding baby to Tokyo Olympics
Aliphine Tuliamuk is still breastfeeding her 6-month-old daughter Zoe. U.S. marathoner fights to bring her breastfeeding baby to Tokyo Olympics U.S. Olympic marathoner Aliphine Tuliamuk said she never ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: The Making of Laura Kenny: Gold medals, severe injuries & becoming a mum
Four-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny looks back on the key moments that have shaped her journey to become Great Britain's most successful Olympic female competitor. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus outbreaks at the Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held under unprecedented conditions and tight quarantine rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections. ... ( read original story ...)
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
The long-awaited Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi debuted in 2020, marking the city’s second hotel from the brand. It is more than three times the size of its nearby Marunouchi sibling. ( read original story ...)
Chirag Shetty on spectre of COVID-19, loss of loved one & Tokyo dreams
Chirag Shetty and his men's doubles partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have been putting in the hard yards under new foreign coach Mathias Boe. ( read original story ...)
From slushie machines to megalitres of alcohol spray, the Tokyo Olympics are a logistical nightmare
With athletes from 205 different nations making their way to Japan come thousands of tonnes of equipment and supplies. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Which new sporting events are you looking forward to watching the most?
It's not long now until the Summer Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020. There are a few new sporting events this year and we want to know which ones you're most looking forward to watching. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Incidents at the Tokyo Olympics
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be held under unprecedented conditions and tight quarantine rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections. Yet ... ( read original story ...)
A local government committee in China shared a video on social media calling for the nuclear bombing of Japan
The official social media account of the Baoji municipal committee reposted a video that recommends "continually using" nuclear bombs on Japan in response to the latter's comments about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Five reasons why the women’s 100m will light up Olympics
Tokyo 2020 will be no different, but this year the women's 100m stands out as one of the most hotly-anticipated race of the Games. Here are five reasons why the sprint queens will light up Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Three breakfasts and an IPO
Zomato IPO sails through the first day of bidding; Swiggy pilots direct-ordering product in Mumbai; Twitter says India is the largest source of information requests from the government. ( read original story ...)