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Japanese luxury hotel’s new month-long stay plan lets you live Yokohama life with amazing twist
Yokohama is a frequent high-ranking choice in “best places to live in Japan” surveys, and now the bayside Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel in the city’s Minato Mirai district is offering ... ( read original story ...)
Fire, vandalism rock Buddhist temple in Little Tokyo
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College softball provides an anchor for Tokyo Olympic hopefuls during pandemic
NCAA Division I college softball is providing a training ground this season for players preparing for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Industrial Production Rebounded 4.2% in January
Japan’s industrial production increased 4.2 percent in January compared to the previous month, its first spike in three months, according to data published on Friday by the government. The indicator, ... ( read original story ...)
Ambient Meditations Season 2 – Vol 37 – Qrion
Qrion leans into the quieter side of her production and pulls out a beautiful, emotionally spacious, and feel-good mix that feels almost like a personal soundtrack. ( read original story ...)
Relief, concerns mixed in Japan over having virus emergency lifted early
Relief and concerns among businesses, citizens and even governors were mixed in the six prefectures that Prime Minister Yoshihide Su ... ( read original story ...)
Twenty years after 6.8 Nisqually earthquake, are we ready for the Next One?
The passing of decades lulls us into a false sense of complacency. Committing resources now to strengthen our buildings, bridges and facilities will save money and lives later. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Rally: This Elliott Pattern Anticipated the Huge Move Last APRIL
Subscribers to Asian-Pacific Financial Forecast-- and Global Market Perspective-- were on the right side of the Nikkei opportunity. Back in March 2020, Japan's stock market was not "supposed" to rally ... ( read original story ...)
G-20 finance chiefs meet, discuss supporting virus-hit global economy
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies held a virtual meeting on Friday to discuss ways of ensuring that ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Boom Vaults Coinbase Founder Into Ranks of Mega-Rich
Working at Airbnb Inc. allowed Brian Armstrong to see the difficulties of handling payments from around the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan to begin allowing foreign athletes’ entry next month: Nikkei
Athletes participating in this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo can begin entering Japan after it lifts its emergency declaration order next month, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cautious on global economy, urges support for poor nations
The global economy warrants caution due to uncertainty over coronavirus vaccinations and variants, though Japan's economy shows signs of recovery ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Sets Big Goals to Grow Through 2023
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has sets its global goals for 2023, and part of the company's vision is to increase both original equipment and replacement tire sales while focusing on its Advan and ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off pink hair after Australian Open win
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An ‘Old Men’s Club’ Dominates Japan. The Young Just Put Them on Notice.
Change may come slowly in Japanese society, but social media has offered an outlet for a younger generation stifled by a rigid hierarchy. ( read original story ...)