Tokyo's government on Thursday dropped its coronavirus alert by one notch from the highest level as cases continue to trend down, opening the path for a loosening of restrictions on night-time ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition reunites as ruling party picks new leader
Members of a Japanese opposition party that split after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took power eight years ago are reuniting as speculation grows of an early general election following Abe’s decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Why Warren Buffett could lead other money managers into overlooked Japan
The answer, perhaps, is Warren Buffett. Last month, on his 90th birthday, the Berkshire Hathaway founder revealed he had built 5 per cent stakes in each of Japan’s five biggest trading houses — a ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends higher on upbeat machinery orders, U.S. tech rebound
Japanese shares ended higher on Thursday as better-than-expected machinery orders data and Wall Street's rebound from a three-day losing streak bolstered investor sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Machine Orders Rebound in July Despite Virus Wave
Japanese machinery orders rebounded in July as activity picked up despite a resurgence of virus infections that cloud the business outlook.Core machine orders, an indicator of capital spending in ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura says employee in Japan leaked client information
Nomura Securities, a unit of Nomura Holdings Inc , said on Thursday that information related to its corporate clients has been leaked outside through an employee. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Rises
Japanese stocks closed lower on Wednesday. Market heavyweight SoftBank Group is adding 0.4 percent and Fast Retailing is edging up 0.2 percent. The major exporters are mostly higher on a weaker yen. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Continues To Use Platform To Speak Out On Social Injustices
Naomi Osaka continues to speak up against social injustices across the country. The 22-year-old is through the semi-finals as she maintains to use her platform to fight against the prevailing issues ... ( read original story ...)
I Can See Loo: Tokyo Park Gets Transparent Toilets
A new block of toilets in Tokyo features transparent walls that turn opaque when the user locks the door Photo: AFP / Philip FONG. When not in use, the three stylish units are tra ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus outbreak hits 19 at sumo stable in Japan
A coronavirus outbreak at a sumo stable in Tokyo has infected 19 people, the governing body said Thursday, adding that a tournament will go ahead this week as planned. ( read original story ...)
Factbox: Jennifer Brady v Naomi Osaka
A look at the key facts and records of American Jennifer Brady and Japan's Naomi Osaka before their U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday (prefix number denotes seeding): 28-JENNIFER BRADY Age: 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rebounding July Machinery Orders Tempered by Fragile Business Outlook
Japan's machinery orders rebounded in July from a sharp fall in the previous month, a welcome relief for the coronavirus-stricken economy but the outlook for capital spending remained uncertain due to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares inch higher on strong machinery orders, U.S. tech rebound
Japanese shares edged higher on Thursday as better-than-expected machinery orders data and Wall Street's rebound from a three-day losing streak bolstered investor sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
US Open 2020: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka target 2018 rematch
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will be hoping to secure a rematch of the 2018 US Open final when both semi-finals take centre stage on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Eyes Lowering Alert Level as Virus Fears Ease: NHK
Tokyo's government is heading towards dropping its coronavirus alert from the highest level on Thursday as cases continue to trend down, broadcaster NHK reported, opening the path for a loosening of ... ( read original story ...)
Risking lives to stage Tokyo Olympics ‘at any cost’ is a price too high
Japan's Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto said Tuesday she believes organizers 'have to hold the Games at any cost,' but as CBC Sports Senior Contributor Morgan Campbell writes, the toll in human lives ... ( read original story ...)