Stocks in Japan reversed course Tuesday after making solid gains on Easter Monday. The Nikkei 225 in Japan tumbled despite an easing of U.S. bond yields. "Investors who bought stocks when the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Launches One-Year Test of Digital Currency
Japan’s central bank has started trials of a new digital currency in an effort to experiment with how it might be used, the Bank of Japan announced on Monday. The announcement comes after the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Bento on thin ice after Yokohama horror show
"The Yokohama Humiliation," as the match is now being called, was the worst performance the Korean squad had shown in quite some time. Not having stars such as Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo and Hwang Hee ... ( read original story ...)
Reports: Tokyo Olympics to call off water polo test event
Tokyo Olympic organizers have called off a water polo test event set for this weekend, Japanese media reported Tuesday. National broadcaster NHK and national news agency ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea reportedly won’t participate in Tokyo Olympic Games
North Korea will reportedly drop out of the Tokyo Olympics due to concerns over the coronavirus. The country said it would skip this summer's Olympic Games to "protect players from the world public ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says it won’t take part in Tokyo Olympic Games
Officials in North Korea announced that the country would not be participating in the Tokyo Olympic Games, according to state media. CNN's Will Ripley reports. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prefecture, city launch restaurant patrol groups amid virus ‘quasi-emergency’
OSAKA -- The Osaka Prefectural Government and ... if restaurants were cooperating with government requests to shorten business to 8 p.m. The patrol group will continue to be active until the ... ( read original story ...)
Fun Group inc, participate in Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 “TEAM EXPO 2025” Program
Fun Group inc (HQ: Shibuya-ward Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Kenji Miki) a company dedicated in developing sightseeing experiences for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan health minister cautions against Tokyo’s increasing infections
... Tamura said Tuesday the number of coronavirus infections in Tokyo is steadily increasing and urged residents, business operators and health care workers to remain vigilant. Although the rise ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 399 new COVID-19 cases as health minister cautions over rise
The seven-day average of cases in the capital is now 396.9, compared to a weekly average of 361.6 reported last Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
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Links on Head for Points may pay us an affiliate commission. A list of partners is here. If you are considering travelling to Japan, the obvious options – especially if you want to earn Avios and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lobby Forms to Shake Reputation as Criminals’ Currency
Even as cryptocurrencies steadily gain support on Wall Street, they’re still regarded by regulators as a tool for criminals to conceal shady transactions -- posing a challenge to the nascent industry ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. likely to issue ‘Red Light’ alert over surge in COVID-19 cases within week
OSAKA -- Following a steep rise in hospital bed occupancy by patients with severe cases of COVID-19 in Osaka Prefecture, Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said April 5 he expects to reach the "Red Light" phase ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fears COVID-19 variants behind fourth wave ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japanese health authorities are concerned that variants of the coronavirus are driving a nascent fourth wave in the pandemic with just 109 days remaining until the Tokyo Olympics. The variants appear ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says it will skip Tokyo Olympics
North Korea will not take part in the Tokyo Summer Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns, a state-run media outlet reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
China cautions Japan ahead of US-Japan summit
BEIJING (AP) — China’s foreign minister has cautioned Japan against teaming up with the U.S. to counter China, ahead of a U.S.-Japan summit next week. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his ... ( read original story ...)