Researchers in Japan found a higher incidence of COVID-19 symptoms among people who have participated in a domestic travel campaign promoted by the government, suggesting that it is contributing to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $708 billion in fresh stimulus with eye on post-COVID growth
Japan announced a fresh $708 billion economic stimulus package on Tuesday to speed up the recovery from the country's deep coronavirus-driven slump, while targeting investment in new growth areas such ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Closes Down For Third Straight Session
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index fell for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, tracking falls on Wall Street as investors monitored prospects for additional US stimulus spending. ( read original story ...)
Japan announces $708bn in fresh stimulus as COVID-19 cases rise
Japan announces a fresh stimulus package worth $708bn even as new COVID-19 cases cast a shadow on better GDP data. ( read original story ...)
Japan stimulus package will likely boost GDP by around 3.6%, Suga says
Japan's latest economic stimulus package to help the country recover from its coronavirus-driven slump will likely boost gross domestic product by around 3.6%, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Suwon capitalise on Yokohama’s missed chances to complete AFC Champions League second-half comeback
One of the most dramatic Round of 16 matches of the 2020 AFC Champions League (East) saw Suwon Samsung Bluewings hold strong early and strike late to defeat Yokohama F. Marinos and advance to the ... ( read original story ...)
Park credits ‘top condition’ for Suwon Samsung Bluewings’ AFC Champions League win over Yokohama F. Marinos
Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings’ head coach Park Kun-ha credited his players’ physical and mental condition for their 3-2 comeback victory over Yokohama F. Marinos in the 2020 AFC Champions League Round ... ( read original story ...)
Japan town’s sole female councillor ousted after accusing mayor of sexual assault
Shoko Arai was voted out of her seat after making allegations against mayor that most residents said damaged the town’s reputation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM announces $708 billion in fresh stimulus
Japan will compile a fresh 73.6 trillion yen ($708 billion) economic stimulus package to speed up the country's recovery from its deep coronavirus slump, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares slip for third day; all eyes on U.S. stimulus debate
Japanese shares ended lower for the third straight session on Tuesday, as a month-long rally ran out of gas, with investors awaiting U.S. lawmakers' decision on a fresh COVID-19 pandemic relief ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $954b in fresh stimulus with eye to post-COVID growth
The new package will include about $906.5 billion in direct fiscal spending and initiatives targeted at reducing carbon emissions and boosting adoption of digital technology. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s October current account surplus grows 15.7% to ¥2.14 trillion
The country's current account surplus expanded 15.7% in October from a year earlier to ¥2.14 trillion ($20 billion), helped by a rise in the trade account ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo still has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world
Michelin Guide Tokyo 2021 awarded stars to 212 restaurants, with L'Effervescence and Sazenka getting three stars each ... ( read original story ...)
Portrait of a park: Yoyogi, Tokyo
In the first in a new FT Globetrotter series on parks in our cities, our Asia business editor revels in the magic of the Japanese capital’s most eccentric and accepting green space ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Lower With Eyes On US Stimulus, Brexit
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday tracking falls on Wall Street as investors monitored the prospects for additional US stimulus spending and Brexit talks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s household spending rebounds from initial Covid hit
Household spending increased 1.9% in October from a year, falling short of a median market forecast for a 2.5% gain but marking the first rise in 13 months. ( read original story ...)