Japan's top coronavirus adviser said Friday that staging the Tokyo Olympics without spectators is "desirable" as it would be the lowest risk option amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top Covid-19 adviser says holding the Olympics without spectators is ‘desirable’
Japan's top coronavirus adviser said Friday that staging the Tokyo Olympics without spectators is "desirable" as it would be the lowest risk option amid the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
“Demon Slayer”: The Viral Blockbuster from Japan
Now we have another, in the form of an imported anime with a mouthful of a title: “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train.” It débuted in Japanese theatres in October of 2020, then ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps budget goal intact for now but aims to reassess it later
Japan's government pledged on Friday to keep its goal of achieving a primary budget surplus by fiscal 2025, with a caveat that the target will be reassessed this fiscal year due to COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto retreats as bitcoin and ethereum lead mild sell-off
The cryptocurrency market saw a minor sell-off on Friday morning, with bitcoin and ethereum , the world’s first and second largest coins, down around 4%. Bitcoin, which is curre ... ( read original story ...)
How Insider reporter Vicky Huang covers investing and crypto
Huang talks about how she got into covering markets and what a day on her beat is like. She also has advice for crypto newbies. ( read original story ...)
Hydro-Rich Chinese City Is Said to Clamp Down on Crypto Mining
A Chinese city with abundant hydropower is said to have begun a sweeping clampdown on crypto mining firms this week, following an earlier ban from the central government on such activities. ( read original story ...)
The True Story of Naomi Osaka (and Why She’s Shaking Up the World of Tennis)
Naomi Osaka - the world number two - took it upon herself to change the conversation around media coverage of the game and its stars. Just before the French Open 2021 began, she released a statement ... ( read original story ...)
Drink up, drink fast, drink alone: Tokyo to ease alcohol curbs
Thirsty Tokyo residents are about to get a bit of a break just as the summer heat arrives with authorities in the Japanese capital preparing to relax a ban on alcohol in restaurants and bars when it ... ( read original story ...)
Bear in Japan shot dead after attacking four people in residential area in Sapporo
A brown bear was shot dead in northern Japan after tearing through a residential area on Friday and injuring four people, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya nightlife area pubs, eateries apply for joint workplace COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of about 50 establishments in the entertainment district of central Nagoya, including pubs, eateries and karaoke bars, filed an appl ... ( read original story ...)
Bear shot dead after attacking four people in residential area in Japan
A brown bear was shot dead in northern Japan after tearing through a residential area on Friday and injuring four people, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon, ‘excited’ to play at Tokyo Olympics
Women's world No. 2 Naomi Osaka has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon and has shifted her focus on the upcoming Tokyo Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
10 Olympic debutants included in Hockey India men’s squad for Tokyo 2020
Hockey India on Friday announced the 16-member men's squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. With as many as 10 Olympic debutants in the squad, the Indian team is fuelled with a fresh ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan announces first green investment fund
Japan's central bank on Friday announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics chief wants to allow up to 10,000 Olympics spectators
Japan is pushing ahead with hosting the Games which kick off on July 23 despite an ongoing fourth wave of Covid-19 infections and strong public opposition. ( read original story ...)