"Japan would end up suffering a loss if it turns its back on China and South Korea," said Hisashi Michigami, secretary-general of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat. ( read original story ...)
Alistair’s unfinished business
Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, pictured near his home in Yorkshire, England on March 31, will attempt to retain his title at the Tokyo Games this summer. After being dogged by ... ( read original story ...)
Local Collaboration to Launch Smartphone-based Digital Coupon Business
The new company, Machinowa, aims to stimulate local economies by providing platforms for smartphone-based digital currencies to nationwide clients. Two offices will open, one in Fukuoka and the other ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Rating on Sompo Japan; Outlook Revised to Stable
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Japan-based Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.'s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Stable from Negative. Fitch has affirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: More tests, no quarantine in updated rules
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC are to unveil new plans this week to explain how 15,400 Olympic and Paralympic athletes can compete in Japan when the ... ( read original story ...)
Kawamura Elected as Nagoya Mayor for 5th Time
Independent Takashi Kawamura was elected as mayor of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the fifth time on Sunday, defeating three other candidates. Kawamura, 72, backed by his own regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s services prices rebound but outlook clouded by new Covid-19 curb
Japan's services prices showed signs of a pick-up in March as advertising and transportation fees rose, data showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was recovering moderately from last year's severe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Services Prices Rebound but Outlook Clouded by New COVID-19 Curbs
Japan's services prices showed signs of a pick-up in March as advertising and transportation fees rose, data showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was recovering moderately from last year's severe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Says He’ll Take Ruling Party’s By-Election Defeats With Humility
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday he intended to take the ruling party's defeats in parliamentary by-elections a day earlier with humility and make necessary amends. Suga said his ... ( read original story ...)
How to Apply for a Business Start-Up Visa and Permanent Residency for Japan: Webinar
The next installment in our popular series of webinars for foreigners who want to learn about the benefits of getting permanent residency (PR) or a long-term visa in Japan. New for this session, we ... ( read original story ...)
‘What Does The Future Hodl?’—Elon Musk Primes Bitcoin And Crypto For A Tesla Bombshell After Extreme Price Swings
Elon Musk, the meme-happy Telsa billionaire who has helped bitcoin reach a $1 trillion market capitalization this year, continues to tease the cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
If it’s safe, dump it in Tokyo. We in the Pacific don’t want Japan’s nuclear wastewater
Japan’s plans to discharge radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean is a callous act that would do catastrophic harm ... ( read original story ...)
Table tennis player Paul Drinkhall to miss Tokyo Olympics after qualifying loss
British table tennis player Paul Drinkhall misses a Tokyo Olympic spot after losing in the final round of qualifying. ( read original story ...)
74% in Japan support engagement in Taiwan Strait: Nikkei poll
A large majority of Japan's public supports the government being engaged in the pursuit of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, a Nikkei and TV Tokyo poll has found. This engagement was cited in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and India stock markets feel pain from COVID surge
Investors in Asia, led by Japan and India, are reacting with concern to a surge in coronavirus cases in many parts of the region as new lockdown measures threaten corporate earnings and economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open large vaccination centers in Tokyo, Osaka: report
The Japanese government is planning to open large vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka in the coming weeks in a bid to speed up its inoculation drive, local media reported on Sunday. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)