There is no need to reintroduce a state of emergency, Japan's top government spokesman said on Friday, the day after coronavirus cases in Tokyo rose to a two-month high. New daily cases in the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches up; investors cautious as domestic COVID-19 cases spike
Japanese shares edged up on Friday as U.S. jobs data provided assurance that recovery in the world's largest economy was well under way, though investors maintained a cautious stance a day after Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Ginjiro Sumitani, Toshiki Sakurai lift Giants past BayStars
Ginjiro Sumitani's two-run fourth-inning double broke up a scoreless tie, and right-hander Toshiki Sakurai (1-0) allowed a run over eight innings for t ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Strike Capability, Other Military Options on Table After Japan’s Aegis U-Turn
Japan's decision to scrap two Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defence systems means it must find other ways to defend a 3,000-kilometre archipelago along Asia's eastern edge. Some policy makers want ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s middle class is ‘disappearing’ as poverty rises, warns economist
As poverty rises in Japan, the middle class in the country is slowly eroding away, according to a recent report by Oxford Economics' Shigeto Nagai. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Bull Anthony Pompliano Just Convinced Comedian Bill Burr To Buy Bitcoin
Comedian Bill Burr, a regular on Joe Rogan's popular podcast, has said he's going to "get bitcoin" after speaking to bitcoin and crypto investor Anthony ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sharp Corp. may move up Dynabook PC unit IPO: Nikkei
Japan's Sharp Corp has indicated that its laptop making unit may go public this year instead of 2021, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service sector slump eases as pandemic curbs lift: PMI
"We have to remember that Japan's economy was already in a recession before the second quarter and 2020 was set to be economically challenging." Japan fell into recession for the first time in 4-1/2 ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Ghosn: Japan ask US to extradite ex-Green Beret and son over Japan escape
Japan has asked the US to extradite a former special forces soldier and his son for allegedly helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan last year. Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks extradition of two who helped Nissan chief Ghosn escape
Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite two men who helped former Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn escape the country to avoid prosecution, a court filing showed Thursday. The men - ... ( read original story ...)
Barrett to play in Japan, miss Super Rugby in 2021
New Zealand flyhalf Beauden Barrett will miss Super Rugby next year and play for Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Top League, but he will be available for the three-times world champions' international ... ( read original story ...)
Beauden Barrett agrees 2021 Japan move but will still be eligible for All Blacks
New Zealand's Beauden Barrett will play in Japan in 2021 but will still be available to play for the All Blacks. ( read original story ...)
SANNE Appoints New Head of Business Development in Tokyo
SANNE, a leading global provider of alternative asset and corporate services, has appointed Sakuya Tajima as Head of Business Development − Japan as it continues to strengthen its Asia-Pacific ... ( read original story ...)
Japan asks U.S. to extradite men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Ghosn flee
Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite a former Green Beret and his son accused of helping former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn flee the country while he was awaiting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finds 107 Virus Cases, Urges Caution Over Growing Outbreak
Tokyo found 107 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most since early May, with authorities urging residents to take extra caution as infections continue to increase in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Galen Rupp excited for what’s in store at Tokyo Olympics
Everybody’s trained a little bit harder and is going to be on their A-game.” Those are the words of Galen Rupp, a Portland, OR native and University of Oregon alumnus who is one of the more recognized ... ( read original story ...)