A new project between the Nippon Foundation and the city of Tokyo has garnered famed Japanese designer NIGO to lend his creative talents to designing public toilets. “THE TOKYO TOILET” project invites ... ( read original story ...)
Property Trends: Why Singapore, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Rank High on Buyers’ List
As real estate markets continue to recover in 2021, Asia-Pacific has been showing a faster recovery than other markets—and the reasons are interlinked. Here's why both local and international buyers ... ( read original story ...)
An EV company is planning a crypto-mining car that will dig for bitcoin and dogecoin while parked
Move over, Tesla, a Canadian light-electric-vehicle maker is positioning itself as the new car company on the cryptocurrency block. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes nearly 0.5% higher; Japan shares rally as reopening hopes boosts travel, real estate firms
The Nikkei share average rose 0.46 per cent to close at 28,946.14, while the broader Topix gained 0.84 per cent to 1,942.33. ( read original story ...)
Japan Growth Strategy Draft Calls for Digitalisation, Greener Society
Japan's government called for raising the country's economic growth through innovation, which it hopes will lead to a boost to real wages and the labour participation rate, an outline of this year's ... ( read original story ...)
‘This Will 100% Save Somebody’s Life.’ Athletes See a Turning Point for Mental Health After Naomi Osaka Takes a Stand at the French Open
Here’s why athletes like Michael Phelps see Osaka’s decision to drop out of the French Open as a game-changer. ( read original story ...)
Tennis authorities violated law and human decency by forcing Osaka out of the French Open
Naomi Osaka is a phenomenal tennis player who is trying to manage a health condition. She asked for a reasonable accommodation and instead got threats. ( read original story ...)
Nike backs Naomi Osaka after she withdraws from French Open
Nike and other major sponsors have come out in support of tennis star Naomi Osaka following her decision to withdraw from the French Open. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-As unpredictable Games looms, Japan’s sponsors struggle to adapt
With less than two months left until the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games, Japan's Asahi Breweries still doesn't know whether fans will be allowed into stadiums to buy its beer. Japan has scaled ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi’s pullout may hurt other Grand Slams
Naomi Osaka, who pulled out of French Open tournament on Monday due to her mental health and was fined $15,000 for skipping media interaction, is the world’s hi ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price – live: Dogecoin smashes crypto market calm with massive surge following Coinbase Pro listing
The price of bitcoin continues to trade within a very narrow band on Wednesday, having enjoyed a remarkable period of stability since the weekend. This calm has extended across much of the crypto ... ( read original story ...)
In first since 2012, Bank of Japan went a month without buying ETFs
The Bank of Japan refrained from buying exchange-traded funds in May, marking the first time the central bank has done so for a full month under Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda’s bold monetary easing since 2013, ... ( read original story ...)
YKH Vs KAW Dream11: Yokohama FC Vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, Team And Top Picks
We look at the YKH vs KAW Dream11 team, top picks, alongside other match details of the J.League clash between Yokohama FC and Kawasaki Frontale ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka steps out of French Open and onto sport’s third rail
Most athletes are comfortable talking about injuries, so long as they can point to a bruise, a bandage, a cast or a spot on an X-ray. Some will even venture an educated guess at how long they might ... ( read original story ...)
‘Courageous’: Japanese athletes and sponsors voice support for Naomi Osaka
Messages flood in after tennis player withdraws from French Open saying press conferences worsen her anxiety and depression ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest business lobby gets new chief, first female vice chair
Under Masakazu Tokura, the federation is expected to draw up new action plans in October for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. ( read original story ...)