The price of bitcoin has skyrocketed up 150% this year alone–eclipsing its record high of $19,786 on Monday, but only for a few minutes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s domestic travel recovery program ‘Go To Travel’ excludes Osaka and Sapporo, where COVID-19 cases increase again
The Japanese government decided to exclude Osaka City and Sapporo City as destinations from the domestic travel recovery initiative 'Go To Travel' by December 15 2020 because COVID-19 cases have ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds in Sapporo, Osaka Down 30-50 Pct under Restrictions
(Jiji Press)--Pedestrian traffic volumes decreased by 30-50 pct from the levels before the coronavirus outbreak in Sapporo and Osaka on the first weekend since fresh COVID-19 restrictions were ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, discontent brews at PM Suga’s economic policies as Covid-19 cases keep rising
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government is facing increasing criticism, including from older residents, over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as infections on Sunday crossed the 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Killer electrons in strumming sky lights
Wisps of pulsating aurora lights are a rare, yet magical sight. Now, scientists suggest they could be associated with destruction of part of the ozone. ( read original story ...)
Meteor “as bright as the full moon” caught on camera in Japan
A brightly burning meteor was seen plunging from the sky in wide areas of Japan, capturing attention on television and social media. The meteor glowed strongly as it rapidly descended through the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends lower, posts biggest monthly gain in near 27 yrs on vaccine cheer
Japan's benchmark Nikkei closed lower on Monday but posted its biggest monthly gain in nearly 27 years, as optimism over progress in COVID-19 vaccine development and fading uncertainty surrounding the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange chief resigns over October outage
The head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange has resigned over a debacle that closed the $6tn bourse for a day in early October and earned its operator the humiliation of a business improvement order from the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Records More COVID Infections in a Single Day than Japan Has Throughout Entire Pandemic
According to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it should be noted that less than three percent of people in Japan have been tested for the virus. ( read original story ...)
Agnes Chow, revered in Japan as the ‘goddess of democracy,’ faces prison in Hong Kong
The activist’s plight has helped draw attention to Hong Kong’s struggle, but there’s little sign of a firmer approach from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Bright Fireball Lights Up Night Sky In Japan Over The Weekend [VIDEO]
A fireball event was spotted in Japan over the weekend. The event was so bright that it momentarily lit up the night sky. A bright fireball was spotted at about 1:34 a.m. local ti ... ( read original story ...)
“Was That A Fireball?”: Meteor Sighting Lights Up Japan Social Media
A fireball spotted falling from the night sky over parts of western and central Japan has lit up social media, with users sharing images of the unusually bright shooting star. ( read original story ...)
Aichi governor asks Nagoya restaurants to shut early as cases rise
Nagoya – Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura requested Thursday that bars and restaurants serving alcohol in Nagoya’s main nightlife entertainment districts shorten their business hours for about three weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin And Crypto Price Braces For A Shock $500 Million Earthquake
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets have swung wildly over the last week with the bitcoin price nudging its 2017 all-time high. ( read original story ...)
Ant IPO said to face slim chances of getting done next year
Understanding the authorities’ thinking and navigating the complex rules — some of which are still subject to change — are the biggest hurdles facing Ant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stock Exchange CEO quits over October shutdown
The head of the Tokyo Stock Exchange has stepped down after accepting responsibility for an unprecedented day-long shutdown of one of the world's biggest markets, the operator said Monday. A hardware ... ( read original story ...)