A former Japanese journalist who has said he received death threats for his investigation of "comfort women" has lost a defamation lawsuit in Japan's Supreme Court. ( read original story ...)
Japan to review drone security in check against China, report says
Japan could soon step up drone security, possibly eliminating China-made vehicles from its fleet. Tokyo plans to strengthen security measures for drones used to monitor dams, ports and power plants. ( read original story ...)
Despite Uncertainty, Tokyo Olympics Promoted as Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel
Infection rates are rising in the United States and parts of Europe are back in lockdown. Yet the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, said the Games would take measures to go on. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange OKEx to Resume Withdrawals as Issue ‘Resolved’
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is going to let withdrawals of all digital assets resume on or before Nov. 27 after a Chinese police probe forced a halt last month. ( read original story ...)
Dress to impress: Crypto payments set for mainstream via compliance
Regulatory compliance is crucial for firms hoping to drive mainstream crypto adoption no matter which part of the world they operate in. ( read original story ...)
Whatever happened to… the Great East Japan earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis
On this episode of the Global News podcast 'Whatever happened to…?', journalist Erica Vella revisits the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the nuclear crisis that followed. ( read original story ...)
Great East Japan earthquake
Whatever happened to… the Great East Japan earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear crisis On this episode of the Global News podcast 'Whatever happened to…?', journalist Erica Vella revisits the 2011 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises coronavirus alert to highest as cases set record
Tokyo raised its coronavirus alert to the highest level on Thursday as its daily tally of new infections rose to a record 534 and its governor called for maximum caution as the year-end party season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Records High of Daily Virus Cases, Amid Worrying Spike
Japan has reported a record number of daily coronavirus infections, amid a worrying spike in a country that has been spared the worst of the pandemic and hopes to host the Olympics next year. ( read original story ...)
No business closures, but Tokyoites are asked to practise Five Ss to curb Covid-19 spread
Tokyo has seen record-breaking numbers of Covid-19 cases, leading the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to raise the capital to the hi ... ( read original story ...)
New hotels: Banyan Tree Krabi, ibis Styles Nagoya, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements. Banyan Tree Krabi, Thailand The 72-key luxury resort nestled on a verdant hillside has opened at little-known Tubkaek Beach, a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo asks China if Xiang Xiang and parents can stay, as lease of pandas ends
Xiang Xiang’s star power is such that Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo has a daily ticketing system that allows 6,500 people to book a slot to see her. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering lifting ban on fully-online shareholder meetings in COVID-19 era
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan will consider allowing companies to hold annual ... and cannot restrict entry to any shareholders who want to attend. The Nikkei newspaper reported earlier on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
IBIS STYLES DEBUTS IN NAGOYA, JAPAN
Styles, a design driven brand within the Accor group, has unveiled the 284-room ibis Styles Nagoya in the Ch?bu region of Japan. Conveniently located within walking distance from Nagoya Station, the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction
Fleet Introduction first drive experience by reading Maruti XL6 from Auto Expert at CarDekho. Get real time information through Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction road test on how a car ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Q&A on vaccines, fans, qualifying, and costs
TOKYO (AP) — We’re at the halfway point. The Tokyo Olympics were postponed eight months ago, and now are to open in eight months: July 23, 2021. Crunch time is coming. Tokyo organizers and ... ( read original story ...)