The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Organising Committee is set to convene a special board meeting as early as this week after the outcry over committee president Yoshiro Mori's sexist comments, local media ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Organizers to Discuss Sexist Remarks, Kyodo Says
The Tokyo Olympics organizing committee plans to hold an extraordinary meeting as soon as Friday to discuss the uproar over disparaging comments about women made by its chief, Kyodo News reported ... ( read original story ...)
Journey to Tokyo — Anika Tsapatsaris
The journey to the Olympics can be a long road. That’s the case for a fencer from New Jersey, who will be watching the Tokyo games and waiting for her chance to compete. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Officials To Discuss Chief’s Sexist Remarks: Reports
Tokyo Olympic organisers are planning to meet this week to discuss their response to sexist comments made by their boss that have prompted hundreds of volunteers to drop out, reports said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Commentary + Summary: Notable Stories
I joined the Clubhouse app--my username is @altcoin--and I found many discussion rooms to be compelling and informative. Some were more sophisticated than others. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.16 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.16 percent at 29,435.61 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.13 percent at 1,926.54. TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares hit fresh 30-year high
TOKYO: Japanese shares surged on Monday, with both Nikkei and Topix hitting 30-year highs, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for an economic recovery from pandemic lows. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix Surges to Highest in 30 Years as SoftBank Gains
Japanese stocks gained, with the Topix reaching its highest level in 30 years, amid rising hopes for U.S. stimulus and reports that the government may lift its state of emergency early for some areas. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: G7 focus on emerging market debt, digital taxation and digital currency
The Group of Seven (G7) financial leaders would kick off debate on Friday on emerging market debt problems, implementation of digital taxation and central bank digital currency, Japanese Finance ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka “not chasing” No. 1 ranking anymore
Naomi Osaka began the season as a two-time Grand Slam champion and would have the title of world No. 1 next to her name. Currently ranked No.3, she opened up about how important it is to be No. 1 in ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: “I always want to do well in the Slams”
After the victory against Pavlyuchenkova, Naomi talked about the match and her opponent, as well as her desire to do well in the Majors. She said: "I feel like for me the most recent memory I have of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rubber futures rise
TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures reached a three-week high on Monday, extending gains for a third straight session, as hopes for a US stimulus package and stronger oil prices lifted investors’ risk ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s households, firms continue to hoard cash as pandemic pain persists
Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record pace in January, data showed on Tuesday, a sign companies and households continued to hoard cash due to uncertainty over the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan December real wages fall on COVID-19, battered in 2020
Japan's real wages fell for the 10th straight month in December, the government said on Tuesday, as the coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the economy and slammed businesses. ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 62 km west of Yonakuni, Japan at 16:56:31 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Trend reports citing Xinhua. The epicenter, with a depth of 62.98 ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Japanese official’s sexist comments may be last straw for unpopular Tokyo Olympics
Japan’s poor record on gender equality, coupled with the exasperated stream of day-to-day discrimination reported on social media, made the gaffe ... ( read original story ...)