France’s former sports minister says the government was too hasty in calling off soccer leagues this season. The French leagues were canceled after Prime Minister Édouard Philippe said in late April ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: No return yet for world champion Springboks
The South African government has maintained a ban on all contact sports competitions because of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo getting back to old self after lifting of emergency
Life began taking on some semblance of normal again in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures on May 30, the first weekend after the lifting of the state of emergency for the nov ... ( read original story ...)
14 new coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo on May 30; public urged to stay alert
Fourteen new coronavirus infections were reported in Tokyo on Saturday, a local official said. The figure was down from 22 on Friday, with Tokyo in the process of reopening following a decline in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Allow More Businesses to Reopen
At a news briefing, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said the city is now ready to move to Step 2 of a three-phase plan to gradually reopen businesses in the city. But as Tokyo reported 22 new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Small Businesses Can Bypass Complicated GAAP Rules For Crypto Accounting
Many US companies that deal with cryptocurrencies are privately held small businesses. Such businesses do not have to follow cumbersome GAAP crypto accounting rules that publicly traded companies have ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to ease restrictions
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to ease business restrictions in the city to "step 2" of its reopening plan on June 1.The decision will allow shopping malls, gyms and movie theat ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from Japan on containing coronavirus could help U.S. reopen safely
In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic has paralleled America’s. The pathogen hit harder there than in neighboring countries — particularly in its largest, densest metropolis. ( read original story ...)
Some Japanese Whiskies Aren’t From Japan. Some Aren’t Even Whisky.
Though the spirits have won praise and high prices, Japan has few rules for what those bottles should contain. ( read original story ...)
Japan air force’s flyover for medical workers
Rough Cuts Japan air force's flyover for medical workers. Posted . The Japanese air force's aerobatic demonstration squadron, Blue Impulse, flew over central Tokyo on Friday (May ... ( read original story ...)
Testing Is Key to Beating Coronavirus, Right? Japan Has Other Ideas
The country has reported fewer deaths than other major nations and ended a state of emergency even while maintaining a low testing rate. ( read original story ...)
A Virtual Journey to Japan’s Historical Treasures
Stunning virtual reality and video content - visitors will feel as if they have actually journeyed to each location. Historical and cultural backgrounds are provided for each cultural property, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Powerful 5.2 magnitude quake near major city rocks nation
Japan has been hit by an earthquake around 16km southwest of Toyoshina, Nagano, Japan. The earthquake struck at 10:05:17 (UTC) at a depth of around 10km according to USGS. The quake hit just after 7pm ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan zoo partially reopens with reservation system to avoid crowds
People flocked to a popular zoo in this central Japan city on May 28 as the facility began to welcome visitors with reservations after remai ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire plant set to reopen in Salem
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ7)-Yokohama Corporation of North America (YCNA) announced its tire plant in Salem is set to reopen June 1. Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV) was closed temporarily in order ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka highest-paid female athlete ever says Forbes
Osaka is the highest-paid woman on a list of the World's 100 Highest-Paid Athletes, but is only 29th overall. The list has been put together by business magazine Forbes. There is only one other female ... ( read original story ...)