Trades between private investors have valued Coinbase at about $100bn. At those prices, the company’s direct listing on the Nasdaq exchange could convert Armstrong’s shares into a $14.8bn stake as ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Shares End Their Puzzling Rally, Dropping by Limit
The Bank of Japan’s head-scratching surge this week came to a halt on Friday, as the stock erased earlier gains to fall by its limit.The shares traded at 44,000 yen as of 10:50 a.m. in Tokyo, dropping ... ( read original story ...)
German Cases Hit Highest in a Month; Tokyo Extends: Virus Update
Germany reported the largest rise in new Covid-19 cases in a month as the country grapples with the spread of mutations. Japan recommended extending its virus state of emergency by two weeks for the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Extends Emergency; Auckland Exits Lockdown: Virus Update
Japan recommended extending its virus state of emergency by two weeks for the Tokyo region set to expire Sunday to prevent a fresh wave of infections as the nation prepares to host the Olympic games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Household Spending Likely Fell in January Due to ‘State of Emergency’ Curbs: Reuters Poll
Japan's household spending likely dropped in January from a year earlier, falling for a second straight month, after the government introduced a state of emergency to contain the coronavirus that ... ( read original story ...)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘A Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy’ Explores Japan’s Gender Dynamics Via Intimate Shorts
Japanese writer-director Ryusuke Hamaguchi may be known for his deep explorations of women in love, but he never set out to specifically chronicle female intimacy. The filmmaker made his name with ... ( read original story ...)
Moderna Announces New Drug Application Submitted to Import and Distribute Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate in Japan
Moderna announces New Drug Application submitted to import and distribute Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest living person, will carry Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame
Born in 1903, the super-centenarian has survived cancer twice, owned and worked at her rice store until the age of 103, and says her key to longevity is to practice math to keep the mind sharp. ( read original story ...)
64 people infected with new coronavirus variant in Osaka Pref. since January
A total of 64 people in Osaka Prefecture in western Japan have been confirmed infected with a new coronavirus variant since January, the pref･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tsunami: remains on beach identified as victim of 2011 disaster
Family of Natsuko Okuyama ‘extremely happy’ after remains identified as those of 61-year-old woman who went missing 10 years ago ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supercomputer shows doubling masks offers little help preventing viral spread
Japanese supercomputer simulations showed that wearing two masks gave limited benefit in blocking viral spread compared with one properly fitted mask. The findings in part contradict recent ... ( read original story ...)
Niseko Japan Luxury Real Estate Investment: Kouzan Phase 1
Situated in the Niseko Town Scenic Area, Kouzan Woods is a development of luxury villas designed to give unique Niseko winter experience to its residents through stylish and modern architecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend virus emergency for 2 weeks for Tokyo area
Japan's government will extend a state of emergency in the Tokyo region for another two weeks because its medical systems are still strained by COVID-19 patients, the minister ... ( read original story ...)
Wooden tablet found at 16th century castle ruin may shed light on west Japan city’s history
The discovery among local castle ruins of a wooden tablet that may date back to the 16th century has excitement running high among res･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the Newest Crypto Craze: NFTs
Today’s Daily Dose breaks down this revolutionary concept, the key players and how they will continue to shape our world — whether you buy into the craze or not. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.71 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.71 percent at 28,725.48 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.42 percent at 1,876.85. T Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ... ( read original story ...)