At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 383.60 points, or 1.28%, to 30,467.75, its highest closing level since 01 August 1990. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues ... ( read original story ...)
Rizin FF 27: Ayaka Hamasaki, Kanna Asakura set for title rematch in Nagoya
A battle for the women’s super atomweight title tops the list of confirmed fights at Rizin FF 27 in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama claims AI-based compounding advancement
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has developed an artificial intelligence-based system that it claims can predict the physical properties of rubber compounds, a development the company said will enable ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams Wins, Setting Up Showdown With Naomi Osaka
Williams dispatched Simona Halep to avenge an embarrassing defeat in their previous meeting. Next up? Osaka in a star-studded semifinal. ( read original story ...)
Japan minister says supply will determine vaccine progress
Japan will inoculate a group of health workers on Wednesday as it belatedly begins a massive coronavirus vaccination drive, with progress depending on the availability of ... ( read original story ...)
Deconstructing The Language Barrier For Foreign Residents And Workers In Japan
Better communication via virtual space Consulting with its non-native and local employees, Accenture Japan held design brainstorming sessions to best address how the company could help non-Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
How To Make The Iconic Tokyo Station Cocktail
The Tokyo Station Hotel. Tucked in The Tokyo Station Hotel — an elegant 1915 property that resides in the city’s landmark train hub — ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surpasses $50,000 for first time ever as major companies jump into crypto
Bitcoin's price broke above $50,000 for the first time in history Tuesday, continuing its blistering rally as major companies appear to be warming to cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Whale Moves 220 Million XRP from Coinbase
The total value of the transaction stands at around $122 million. According to the latest data published by the blockchain tracker and crypto analytics company Whale Alert, the mentioned transaction ... ( read original story ...)
The End of Crypto in India? Proposed Crypto Ban Has Big Implications
A proposed ban that would effectively end investment in private cryptocurrencies has big implications for India. ( read original story ...)
Call option squeeze drives Japan’s Nikkei past 30,000, more gains seen – traders
The Nikkei's rapid ascent to a 30-year high above the 30,000 mark has stunned many analysts, but some traders say market hedging against call options at that level is the likely reason for the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Using AI to Predict Rubber Properties
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. says that in December 2020, the company develope a proprietary system that utilizes artificial intelligence to predict the physical properties of rubber compounds. The system ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams to face Osaka in Australian Open semis after ousting Halep
Serena Williams produced a performance of the highest quality to return to the Australian Open semi-final for the first time since her last grand slam triumph there in 2017, outplaying second seed Sim ... ( read original story ...)
Serena tops Halep at Australian Open, sets up Osaka showdown
Serena Williams was not pleased with the way her play suddenly was slipping in the Australian Open quarterfinals. After one mistake against No. 2 seed ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka stands between Serena Williams and shot at 24th grand-slam singles title
If this Australian Open is to be the tournament at which Serena Williams finally claims a record-equalling 24th grand-slam singles title, then she will have to overcome the considerable challenge of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Start Inoculation Drive Wednesday Amid Shortage of Special Syringes
Japan will kick off its COVID-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday amid concerns that a shortage of special syringes could lead to the waste of millions of doses of Pfizer vaccine as the country ... ( read original story ...)