It's peak summer holiday time in the ancient Japanese city of Kyoto, when throngs of international tourists would usually be flocking to its famous temples and spending up large in the city's hotels, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Life-Size Gundam Is Now Complete in Yokohama
Set to be the main attraction at the soon to be opened Gundam Factory Yokohama complex, the life-size RX-78 Gundam stands 59 feet tall and weighs 55,000 pounds. In planning and de ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo assemblyman arrested for alleged indecent exposure in parking lot
Kanagawa Prefectural Police made an onsite arrest of a Tokyo municipal assemblyman on Aug. 6 for indecent exposure in a parking lot in the ... ( read original story ...)
Fraser Suites Opens in Akasaka, Tokyo
Frasers Hospitality today doubled its portfolio of serviced apartments in Japan with the opening of the Fraser Suites Akasaka in Tokyo. The 22-storey serviced residence is located between the Akasaka, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Senate Votes In ‘Crypto Mom’ Hester Peirce At SEC Through 2025
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce confirmed by U.S. Senate for second term at the SEC through 2025 tonight. Peirce has said crypto is, "“...going to be here to stay and I would like us to set up a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares slip on weak earnings, caution ahead of U.S. jobs data
Japanese shares fell on Friday as the market reacted to a string of disappointing earnings and forecasts, while investors also took a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. non-farm payroll data for July ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Spending Slump Eases as Economy Reopens, COVID-19 Clouds Outlook
Japan's household spending fell at a much slower pace in June than in the previous month as the economy re-opened from lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, offering some hope of a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Open Flat Ahead Of Key US Data
Tokyo stocks opened flat on Friday as investors took a wait-and-see attitude ahead of key US jobs data and a long weekend in Japan. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index inched up 0.77 points to 22,418.92 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to agree supply deal soon for AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine: Kyodo
The Japanese government will soon agree a supply deal for more than 100 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca Plc, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Luxury serviced apartments Fraser Suites Akasaka opens today
Fraser Suites Akasaka will officially open in Central Tokyo today, bringing the luxury of space and tranquillity to Tokyo’s Central Business District. ( read original story ...)
Son’s SoftBank Poised to Return to Profit After Big Losses
After reporting record losses in May and warning the coronavirus outbreak could be as devastating as the Great Depression, SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son is already poised to declare a ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank is poised to return to profit after record losses
SoftBank is in the process of offloading 4.5 trillion yen in assets, including stock in Alibaba, T-Mobile US Inc. and its domestic telecom unit.The proceeds will be used to fund share repurchases and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Banks Plan Less Costly Money Transfer Network
Japan's biggest banks said they will work together to build a less expensive money transfer network focused mainly on small transactions among individuals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bonds Hold Above 0% Even As More Debt Goes Negative
Japan’s benchmark bond yield is likely to hold above 0%, even if the Treasuries equivalent continues to decline, according to market participants.The perception that the Bank of Japan is unlikely to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Push to Cut China Reliance May Be Boost for Southeast Asia
Japan’s quiet push to protect its supply chains in the era of Covid-19 may prove a boon for Southeast Asian nations looking to gain from the growing backlash against China.The Japanese government is p ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Britain announces quarantine for some travelers
Britain has announced that travellers arriving from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas will have to quarantine for two weeks effective from Saturday, following an increase in confirmed coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)