Suicides increased in Japan during 2020 after a decade of declines, with the number of women committing suicide surging amid the emotional and financial stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic even ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to start coronavirus vaccinations with Pfizer vaccines
Japan's vaccine programme chief Taro Kono said on Friday the country would begin coronavirus vaccinations with Pfizer's vaccine, and aimed to start vaccinations as early as late February with 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks for a way out of Tokyo Olympics because of Covid
The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, and the focus is now on securing the Games for the city in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin leads $100 billion crypto sell-off right as Biden becomes president: CNBC After Hours
CNBC's Kate Rooney breaks down what to expect from the Biden administration in terms of cryptocurrency regulation. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower as investors watch shares of Apple suppliers in Asia
Stocks in Japan were set to trade lower at the Friday open, following yet another record session overnight for major indexes on Wall Street. Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese stocks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya univ. students make how-to video for using ‘easy Japanese’ with foreigners
University students in this central Japan city have created and uploaded a video instructing people how to use easy Japanese with foreigners ... ( read original story ...)
Day Trip to Yaizu, Shizuoka: Gorgeous Views of Mt. Fuji & Exquisite Seafood At This Picturesque Town South of Tokyo!
Delicious seafood cuisine and the divine majesty of Mt. Fuji are both great reasons to visit Japan. Know of any spots you can enjoy both at the same time? The port town of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka is new famous watch brand ambassador
Naomi Osaka like Roger Federer: the young Japanese star will be the new ambassador of the Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer, as Federer is for Rolex ... ( read original story ...)
Japan privately concludes Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled due to coronavirus: The Times
Japan's government has privately concluded the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, The Times reported on Friday, citing an unnamed senior member of the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders welcome Biden’s multilateral push
Business leaders in Japan on Thursday welcomed the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden, expecting his administration to take a multilateral approach to trade policy while cooperating closely with ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka partners with Workday ahead of Aussie Open
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is quickly becoming one of the world's most marketable athletes, adding a Workday sponsorship to her growing brand portfolio on Thursday. "At Workday, we ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Bites: Crypto in the Red, BlackRock Green Lights Bitcoin Futures
As crypto markets retrace gains made in recent weeks, some analysts point to Janet Yellen's ominous concerns about crypto. ( read original story ...)
Biden Pick for Treasury Dept Role Worked as Advisor to Controversial Crypto Company Ripple
President Joe Biden’s pick to be the new comptroller of the currency at the U.S. Treasury Department, Michael S. Barr, used to be an advisor to the controversial cryptocurrency company Ripple, ... ( read original story ...)
BiC’s Crypto Video News Show – Is President Biden Good for Crypto?
Joseph R Biden became the 46th President of the United States. In today's video, host Jessica Walker explores how crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka will debut a new logo on her kit at the Australian Open after becoming the first tennis star in Workday’s sports portfolio
Naomi Osaka will debut a new logo on her kit at next month's The 23-year-old superstar is Workday's newest brand ambassador and its first sponsored athlete in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks for a way out of Tokyo Olympics because of virus
The Japanese government has privately concluded that the Tokyo Olympics will have to be cancelled because of the coronavirus, and the focus is now on securing the Games for the city in the next ... ( read original story ...)