Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with COVID-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the coronavirus to eight, organisers said. The six ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Is Suddenly Rocketing But Dogecoin Is Still The Crypto Price King
Even as ethereum investors and developers celebrate the soaring ether price, "joke" cryptocurrency dogecoin is rocketing further and faster—adding almost 50% to its price over the last ... ( read original story ...)
The vaccination dilemma facing Japan’s CEOs
Yuji Kuroiwa, the governor of Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, attempted some light wordplay in the face of a terrifying new disease, economic spasm and life-c ... ( read original story ...)
Audio brand Onkyo weighs last-ditch sale of core business
In its latest attempt to avert a financial collapse, Japan's troubled Onkyo Home Entertainment has again reached for the option of selling its core business. The Osaka-based company said Friday it has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Ireland secure place in 4x400m mixed relay
Ireland earned a place at the Tokyo Olympics in the 4x400m mixed relay after qualifying in Poland on Saturday. The quartet of Chris O'Donnell, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Thomas Barr finished ... ( read original story ...)
Vending machines in Japan offer more than chips and soda
America's love affair with vending machines goes back generations. There are about 7 million vending machines in the country, selling Americans sodas, snacks and sundries — and bringing in nearly $22 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka launching skin care company and bikini line
Tennis star Naomi Osaka hit up Instagram this week and announced a few major business moves. The four-time Grand Slam singles champion is getting into the beauty care business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vending machines offer customers wide variety of treats
America's love affair with vending machines goes back generations. But due to variety and volume, Japan remains the vending machine capital of the world. Lucy Craft reports on what makes vending ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful quake hits off northern Japan; minor injuries
A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, causing no risk of a tsunami but leaving three people injured and shaking buildings in Tokyo, authorities said. The U.S. Geological Survey ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Shadow Currency Surges Past Deposits of Most U.S. Banks
Tether, the crypto stablecoin backed one-for-one by fiat currencies, surpassed $50 billion in circulation, a sum that’s more than the insured deposits at all but 44 of the thousands of U.S. banks. ( read original story ...)
Cruise ship returns to Yokohama after man’s positive COVID test
A Japanese cruise ship returned to Yokohama port on Saturday after a passenger tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The infected man is in his 60s and from Tokyo. He and a female family member, ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake off northern Japan injures 3
A strong earthquake struck off northern Japan early Saturday, causing no risk of a tsunami but leaving three people injured and shaking buildings in Tokyo, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Olympic officials are determined to have a Tokyo Games despite Japan’s growing doubts
The International Olympic Committee says it can deliver a safe Olympics without overburdening Japan’s health-care system. Many doctors and nurses don’t agree. ( read original story ...)
A young widow accused of poisoning Japan’s aged ‘Don Juan’ for his money, arrested by authorities
Saki Sudo is suspected of poisoning Kosuke Nozaki, 77, three years ago for his real estate and liquor fortune. ( read original story ...)
Fina World Cup: Tom Daley and Matty Lee win gold in Japan
Tom Daley and Matty Lee mark their return to competition with synchronised 10m gold at the Fina World Cup in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka confirms daily record of 1,262 new coronavirus cases – NHK
Japan's western prefecture of Osaka confirmed a record daily total of 1,262 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, along with 41 deaths, national broadcaster NHK reported. Osaka's previous high was 1,260 ... ( read original story ...)