Nagano Prefectural Police have arrested a 22-year-old woman for allegedly abandoning her newborn at a vacant property in Tomi City last week ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka named 2021 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, was named Sportswoman of the Year at the 21st Laureus World Sports Awards on Thursday. “I am so happy to receive this Laureus World Sportswoman of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.06 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.06 percent at 29,376.89 on Monday, while the broader Topix gained 0.20 percent at 1,936.91. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wants ‘discussion’ on Olympics amid virus surge in Japan
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka said Sunday she favoured a "discussion" taking place over the Olympic Games taking place as Tokyo reels from a new coronavirus surge. There has been increasing ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, where less than 1% of the population is fully vaccinated, protests to cancel or postpone Olympics intensify
The country is in the throes of a fast-spreading wave of COVID-19 infections. Many Japanese people feel this is no time to be hosting Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Bomber Mafia Prevented a Bloody Invasion of Japan
The alternative—the invasion—was expected to more than double American dead from the rest of the war. ( read original story ...)
IPO Preview: Similarweb, Global E-Online, Enact Holdings, Hear.com Lead Week Of Offerings
This week’s IPO calendar has several large offerings and some international names. Here is a look at this week’s offerings. iPower: Online hydroponic equipment ... ( read original story ...)
10 Japanese firms may have links with Myanmar’s military junta
At least 10 Japanese companies have had direct business ties with firms affiliated with Myanmar's military or have taken part in projects that could be sources of income for the junta, a Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Differences inside and outside the National Stadium
The head of the world governing body of track and field helped Japanese officials run a meet at the new National Stadium this weekend. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka says risk of staging Olympics must be carefully weighed
Japan's Naomi Osaka said on Sunday that while she has spent her entire life waiting to compete at the Olympics, the risks of holding the Tokyo Games amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic should continue ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Justin Gatlin part of test event at stadium
Former Olympic champion Justin Gatlin is one of hundreds of athletes to take part in a test event at Tokyo's Olympic stadium. ( read original story ...)
A Ferrari F40 Just Burned to the Ground in Japan
Both driver and passenger escaped as the fire started, but the legendary Ferrari is burnt to a crisp off Japan's legendary Hakone Turnpike. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tests Olympic Stadium With Little Time to Spare
Nine athletes who live outside Japan were granted an exception and permitted to enter the country as organizers prepare for this summer’s Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends Covid emergency in Tokyo as Olympics loom
Government admits restrictions that had been due to end on 11 May have failed to stop rising infections ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto start-up Dfinity set to launch blockchain rival to AWS
Dfinity is set to release what it calls “the internet computer”, a group of technologies intended to support a new generation of decentralised applications and services that are being developed in the ... ( read original story ...)
Four experts told us their long-term predictions for bitcoin – and the most crucial information that crypto novices need to know
Experts told Insider about the drawbacks and advantages of cryptocurrencies - and what key issues potential investors need to be aware of. ( read original story ...)