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 ...)
Naomi and Mari Osaka on Fashion in Tennis and Their New Charity Face Masks
While Naomi Osaka is best known for her prodigious talent on the tennis court, earning her the world number one spot at the age of just 21—plus, of course, her unforgettable victory at the 2018 U.S. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Sweden’s cases pass 70,000; Tokyo confirms highest new case tally in two months
Sweden records 947 new cases in a day; Tokyo confirms 107 new coronavirus infections; Russia cases pass 660,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new model of the Shinkansen bullet train runs faster and smoother
Japan's new model of the Shinkansen bullet train can run faster and smoother, and even during natural disasters like an earthquake. The launch was originally supposed to coincide with the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin blahs? Benchmark crypto looked similar before past gains
Volatility should continue declining as Bitcoin extends its transition to the crypto equivalent of gold from a highly speculative asset, yet we expect recent compression to be resolved via higher ... ( read original story ...)
Akita Michinoku Capital Says SoftBank-Backed Lemonade Raises $319 Million In U.S. IPO
Akita Michinoku Capital says online home insurance start-up Lemonade, which is backed by SoftBank Group Corp, is set to raise $319 million in its IPO ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-backed Lemonade raises $319 million in IPO
Insurance startup Lemonade Inc, which is backed by SoftBank Group Corp said it raised $319 million in its U.S. initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
Digital entertainment SPAC Ascendant Digital Acquisition files for a $300 million IPO
The company plans to raise an additional $250 million in a forward purchase agreement with Japanese game developer Nexon (TSE ... SPAC Ascendant Digital Acquisition files for a $300 million IPO ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank-Backed Lemonade Snags $319M In IPO At $1.6B Valuation
Lemonade, the insurance startup backed by Japan's SoftBank, came off an IPO with $319M and a valuation at $1.6B, less than the $2.1B it was valued at last year. ( read original story ...)
Toyota to broaden scope of work-from-home program
Toyota Motor Corp. will expand its teleworking program to cover not only all office workers but some professionals, starting in September, company official ... ( read original story ...)
Karaoke businesses hit sour note with COVID-19
SAPPORO, Japan >> Karaoke establishments have been a persistent source of novel coronavirus clusters in Japan. While businesses in Sapporo have taken infection control seriously, few expect to ... ( read original story ...)
As cases in Tokyo surge, Japan gives expert advisory panel a makeover
With new coronavirus cases in Tokyo surging to a two-month high, Japan faces the prospect of a second wave without the experts who tackled the first phase of the epidemic. ( read original story ...)