OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Quasi-emergency measures against COVID-19 officially commenced Monday in Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi prefectures as part of efforts to stem a sharp resurgence in infections in the ... ( read original story ...)
A 33-Year-Old Fueling Crypto Boom Is Worrying Thai Regulators
Atichanan Pulges first became interested in cryptocurrencies a decade ago when he was an engineering student in Los Angeles. Mining Bitcoin was a way for the Bangkok native to learn about markets and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to rise as major markets in Asia-Pacific are closed for holidays
Futures pointed to a higher open for Japanese stocks. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 30,025 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 29,980. That compared against the Nikkei 225's last ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY: Depressed below 111.00 amid mixed sentiment as Japan holds the fort in Asia
Upbeat US employment figures, hopes of President Biden’s $2.25 trillion stimulus fail to please bulls amid Easter Monday holiday. S&P 500 Futures, Nikkei 225 offer positive start to the week, US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector contracts at slower pace – PMI
TOKYO, April 5 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector activity extended declines in March as businesses struggled to fully shake off the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a private survey showed ... ( read original story ...)
‘Lavender train’ to begin purple reign in Hokkaido from May
SAPPORO -- The new bright purple sightseeing "lavender train," which will operate across the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido in sightseeing services and on other routes, will make its debut in ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 60% of Japan municipalities say current LGBT system inadequate
File photo shows a Sapporo city official (back) giving a female couple a receipt certifying that the city government has accepted their "partnership vow" at the municipal office building in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party executive signals chance of extra budget to combat COVID-19 pain
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan may need to compile a supplementary budget for the current fiscal year to combat the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, a senior ruling party official was quoted as ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake shakes Japan; minor injuries, no major damage
Japan has been rattled by a strong earthquake that shook buildings in the capital, Tokyo, and caused a tsunami advisory for the country’s northeast coast ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. hospital crowdfunds capsule-shaped isolation unit for virus patient transport
A hospital in this west Japan city is raising funds to produce a capsule-shaped isolation unit designed for easier, safer transportati･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese Luxury Hot Spring Resorts Operator Is Eyeing U.S. Locations
Hoshino Resorts aims to resume search once Covid restrictions ease, seeking to appeal to Americans with a taste for Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
Torquay is having a property boom, but the Karaaf Wetlands on Victoria’s Surf Coast is under threat
It's home to kangaroos, wallabies, and birds that make the journey from as far away as Japan and China. But it is under threat ... of Torquay into a rapidly expanding town with skyrocketing property ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin Outflows Aren’t the Bullish Signal You Think They Are
Exchange flows shift as tether continues to replace bitcoin, building quote currency dominance in altcoin trading. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide – Japan and U.S. aim for chip supply chain deal with PM Suga’s visit, Nikkei says
The current prime minister of Japan is Yoshihide Suga. On 14 September 2020 he was elected to the presidency of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ... ( read original story ...)
Should the Tokyo Olympics be canceled because of COVID?
The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympic Games was officially kicked off in a small, socially distanced ceremony late last month. Over the course of the next 100-plus days, more than 10,000 torch bearers ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese company sets up joint venture in HCM City
Toppan Cosmo Inc., a trading arm of Japan's Toppan Printing Co., has set up a joint venture in Ho Chi Minh City with two Japanese partners to provide high-quality 3D computer graphics content, Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)