Swat Mobility Pte, an on-demand bus service provider, is considering an initial public offering in Japan to bankroll its expansion, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank deposits rise at record pace
TOKYO: Japanese bank deposits rose in February at the fastest annual pace of record, data showed on Monday, as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to stage Tokyo Olympics without foreign spectators, Kyodo says
Japan has decided to stage this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics without overseas spectators due to concern among the Japanese public about COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday, citing ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Naomi Osaka’s elder sister Mari retires
Mari Osaka, the elder sister of four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka, said she has retired from playing tennis in her Instagram ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: 3rd straight Gamba Osaka game canceled after more coronavirus cases
A first division match between Gamba Osaka and Oita Trinita on Wednesday night has been canceled after more members tested positive f ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, JoJo Siwa, Halsey and More Stars Helping Create a More Inclusive World
Stars like Naomi Osaka, JoJo Siwa, Halsey and more have owned their moment and paved a way for others, helping to create a more inclusive world. From drawing attention to topics like racial injustice ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics test event canceled ahead of Tokyo Olympics
A gymnastics test event for the postponed Tokyo Olympics that would have included athletes from outside Japan was canceled on Tuesday. The Japan Gymnastics Association ... ( read original story ...)
Air Force commander in Japan allows travel to all of Tokyo as virus numbers dwindle
Tokyo are no longer off-limits to those stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan. TOKYO – The commander of Yokota Air Base on Tuesday lifted the coronavirus ban on off-duty travel to the most popular ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas, gas users form alliance to boost use of carbon neutral LNG
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd and 14 other Japanese companies that use city gas have formed an alliance to enhance the use of carbon neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help tackle climate change, they said on ... ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics-All-Around World Cup in Tokyo cancelled due to COVID-19 impact
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said on Tuesday it has cancelled the Artistic All-Around World Cup in Tokyo, which was also to be a test event for the Olympics this summer, due to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Risks Resuming Global Economic Irrelevance
After its most promising economic expansion since the early 1990s, Japan no longer seems to have a strategy to beat stagnation. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end higher on hopes of economic rebound
Japanese shares ended higher on Tuesday as investors bought consumer goods companies and property developers on expectations that they would benefit from an economic recovery from the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225: Here’s Why Japan Stocks Bounced Back Today
In this article, we explore why the Nikkei 225 index is bouncing back today. Japan stocks have risen even after the weak economic data from Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan picks Nomura Asset CEO to join central bank board
Japan's government picked Junko Nakagawa, the first female CEO of Nomura Asset Management, on Tuesday to join the central bank's fragmented nine-member board that faces the challenge of tackling the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Australia, India, Japan: Quad heads of state to hold first-ever summit this week
The leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia will meet in a virtual summit this week, a source in Japan with direct knowledge of the talks told CNN on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest business body appoints first female vice chair
The Japan Business Federation has appointed Tomoko Namba, founder and chairwoman of online service provider DeNA Co., as the first female vice chair in its 75-year history. But Namba will be the only ... ( read original story ...)