The 3-0 win over Ratchaburi was the fourth in a row in Group G for Massimo Ficcadenti's side. Nagoya leads the standings by three points. ( read original story ...)
Japan May household spending growth seen slowing amid pandemic: Reuters poll
Japan's household spending likely slowed in May, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as a new wave of coronavirus infections and a slow vaccination rollout weigh on consumer confidence. Internal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prosecutors seek nearly 3 years jail for Ghosn escape accomplices
Japanese prosecutors said Friday they are seeking jail sentences of nearly three years for an American father-son duo who admit helping former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jump bail and flee Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan to outperform global markets: Nikko Asset Management
Nikko Asset Management's Chief Global Strategist John Vail explains why he has such a positive outlook on Japanese equities. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines to hold first joint air force exercises in sign of closer defense ties
The air forces of Japan and the Philippines will hold their first-ever joint exercises next week, Japan's embassy in Manila said on Thursday, in a further sign of deepening defense ties between the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic, Osaka, Roger Federer among players on entry list
World number one Novak Djokovic, Japan tennis star Naomi Osaka, Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer have made their cut in the entry lists for the Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
Ralph Lauren Opens New Concept Store in Ginza, Tokyo
The store will have a fresh, light-filled canvas that will allow it to take on a new look and feel every month. ( read original story ...)
From tattoos to tokens at Tokyo’s 1st physical blockchain art exhibition
Tokyo tattoo artist Ichi Hatano’s usual business has dwindled during the pandemic, but now he’s keen to mine a new stream of income at Japan’s first crypto art exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Ficcadenti: Nagoya Grampus have what it takes to stay unbeaten in AFC Champions League
Bangkok: Massimo Ficcadenti claims Japan’s Nagoya Grampus have the ability to stay unbeaten throughout the 2021 AFC Champions League after defeating Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in Group G on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka may halt first round of COVID-19 vaccinations due to supply shortage
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui revealed July 1 that the city will possibly halt the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations for which reservations ha･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo organisers lean toward banning spectators from night events -newspaper
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics are leaning towards banning spectators from night-time events and large-scale venues, Japan's Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday, amid persistent worries about the ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson faces ban after positive marijuana test, could miss 100 meters in Tokyo
Sha’Carri Richardson, the breakout star of the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, may not be able to run the 100 meters at the Games because of a positive drug test. ( read original story ...)
Top Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Could Miss Tokyo Olympics With Positive Cannabis Test
Richardson was America's top 100-meter sprinter at the U.S. Team Trials and a favorite to win gold at the Tokyo Summer Games later this month. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics: Start date, COVID-19, full schedule, what you need to know
The Tokyo Olympics take place in July. Here's everything to know. Despite being postponed in 2020, all signs point to the Tokyo Olympics taking place in 2021. The opening ceremony kicks off July 23 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: The 6 new sports explained
What you need to know about the newest sports coming to the Tokyo Olympics. Adam Ondra is among the favourites for a gold medal in climbing. The Tokyo Olympics is only weeks away and this year we're ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman to Move Tokyo Headquarters
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is preparing to move its Japanese headquarters into a new Tokyo tower due for completion in 2023. Bloomberg’s Grace Huang reports on “: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg) ... ( read original story ...)