Body Glove had its best year ever in 2019 and even managed to beat sales expectations in the first six months of this year — despite the pandemic. Now it’s looking to Asia for further growth. The ... ( read original story ...)
Scientists find how clock gene wakes up green algae
A team of researchers from Nagoya University, Japan, has found the mechanism of the night-to-day transition of the circadian rhythm in green algae. The findings, published in the journal PLOS Genetics ... ( read original story ...)
Automotive Tire Market Top Key Players: Continental AG , Bridgestone Corporation , Pirelli Tyre C. S.p.A., MICHELIN , Toyo Tire Corporation
The top key players of Automotive Tire Market are Continental AG, Bridgestone Corporation, Pirelli Tyre C. S.p.A., MICHELIN, Toyo Tire Corporation, Hankook Tire amp; Technology Co., Ltd., The Goodyear ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Locked Borders Shake the Trust of Its Foreign Workers
A pandemic policy that bars re-entry for many permanent and long-term residents has upended many lives and undercut Tokyo’s efforts to woo global capital and talent. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda warns of renewed constraints on Japan economy from pandemic
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned that economic activity could be constrained "significantly" again if strict public health measures are reinstated to prevent a further spread of the ... ( read original story ...)
Delivery Hero seeks to challenge Uber Eats in Japan
German online takeaway food group Delivery Hero wants to rival market leader Uber Eats when it launches in Japan later this month, planning to deliver a wide range of products, its chief executive ... ( read original story ...)
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko Opens in Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Carlton expands its luxury portfolio in Asia Pacific with the opening of the Ritz-Carlton, Nikko in Japan. The property – set amidst a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is located in the Northern Kanto ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bank transfer system to open access to fintech companies
TOKYO -- The Japanese Bankers Association plans to open up the bank transfer system to fintech companies, potentially leading to lower transaction fees, Nikkei has learned. Money transfers and ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: 53-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura sets league cup age record
Yokohama FC's Kazuyoshi Miura, playing in his first game of the season, became the oldest player to take to the pitch in Japan' ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Governor Causes Buying Panic Over Covid-19 Prevention Claims
Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura claimed that gargling with diluted povidone-iodine solution prevents patients with mild covid-19 symptoms from getting seriously ill. Experts do not agree. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nishimura: Free trade will be important for economic recovery
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Wednesday this week's TPP-11 meeting would be a good opportunity to tell the world that promoting free trade will be an important part of the ... ( read original story ...)
Op-Ed: U.S. leaders knew we didn’t have to drop atomic bombs on Japan to win the war. We did it anyway
We've been taught that the U.S. had to drop atomic bombs on Japan to end World War II. Historical evidence shows Japan would have surrendered anyway. ( read original story ...)
Locarno Competition Filmmaker Neo Sora Prepares Debut Feature ‘Earthquake’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Neo Sora, director of “The Chicken,” playing in this year’s Locarno Festival short film competition, and his producer Albert Tholen have shared details on the filmmaker’s upcoming debut feature ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s climate change efforts hindered by biased business lobby – study
Japan's powerful business lobby Keidanren is dominated by energy-intensive sectors that represent less than 10% of the economy, resulting in national policies that favour coal and hindering attempts ... ( read original story ...)
Experts Shoot Down Osaka’s Claim That Gargling Helps Beat Virus
Experts cast doubt over claims by officials in the city of Osaka that a gargling medicine could help treat coronavirus patients, even as shelves across Japan were stripped clean of popular brands. ( read original story ...)
Social Engineering: A Plague on Crypto and Twitter, Unlikely to Stop
The SIM swapping community entered the spotlight after helping the Twitter hacker breach the social media platform, but these threat actors have been going after the crypto community for years. ( read original story ...)