The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Myanmar's coup leaders. For Japan, among the most influential countries in Myanmar, it's not so simple. ( read original story ...)
Americans accused of helping Carlos Ghosn escape arrive in Japan after extradition
The American father and son duo accused of aiding former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in his dramatic international escape have arrived in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan removes 170 tons of nuke waste
Formally known as Tokyo Electric Power, Tepco said it had transferred around 170 tons of spent uranium fuel from high up in the building to a safer location — the second successful operation of its ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant sears sushi with a soldering iron【Video】
From sushi burritos to kebab sushi rolls, we’ve tried a lot of unusual sushi in Japan. However, there’s one sushi restaurant now tempting us with an extra-special way of serving sushi that’s ... ( read original story ...)
Aussie Swing Wrap: Osaka , Swiatek and Kasatkina dominate Down Under
WTA Insider takes one last look at a busy Australian swing, which crowned seven singles champions and set the table for the 2021 season. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s message to Australian Open ball-girl
After winning her 4th career Grand Slam, 2nd Australian Open after winning 2019, Japan's Naomi Osaka tweeted with a tender sweet message sent to a ball girl present at the Australian Open 2021 final, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says China’s COVID Anal Swab Tests Cause Psychological Distress, Asks for Them to Stop
China denied media repots it used anal tests on U.S. officials and has yet to reply to Japan's request to cease using the invasive procedure. ( read original story ...)
Japan Still Wants Ghosn After Arresting His Helpers
Japanese prosecutors said they would keep up their pursuit of former auto titan Carlos Ghosn after arresting and jailing two Americans accused of helping Mr. Ghosn escape Japan in a box. ( read original story ...)
As Biden seeks to restore alliances, a souring Japan-South Korea relationship presents a challenge
Whether the U.S. can nudge its two crucial Asian allies toward cooperation will be consequential to Biden administration’s ambitions abroad. ( read original story ...)
Two accused of helping Ghosn escape land in Japan
Two Americans accused of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday (March 2).U.S. Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to ask for around 2-week extension of state of emergency: Nikkei
Tokyo will ask the Japanese government to extend a state of emergency by about two weeks for the capital and three neighbouring prefectures due to a slowdown in the decline of COVID-19 cases, the ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s internet business to invest US$5 billion to resist overseas tech giants
SoftBank's internet subsidiary Z Holdings outlined plans on Monday to invest 500 billion yen (US$4.7 billion) in technology over five years to ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs Returns to Crypto Markets
Goldman Sachs has restarted a cryptocurrency trading desk that was halted after the last major bull run of 2017, according to Reuters. The rebooted desk will ... ( read original story ...)
Nureca IPO Listing Gains – Market Guru Anil SInghvi has this important message for investors
Nureca IPO listing gains or not? That is the question on most inevstors in mind regarding Nureca IPO. Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi has stepped in to provide the roadmap going forward. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics add 12 women to executive board to reach 42%
The Tokyo Olympics made a symbolic gesture toward gender equality on Tuesday by appointing 12 women to the body’s executive board. The board will now have 19 women among its ... ( read original story ...)
Woman dies from brain haemorrhage in Japan days after vaccine, but link uncertain
A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination, the health ministry said on Tuesday, adding that there may not be a link ... ( read original story ...)