Xiang Xiang’s star power is such that Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo has a daily ticketing system that allows 6,500 people to book a slot to see her. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering lifting ban on fully-online shareholder meetings in COVID-19 era
TOKYO, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Japan will consider allowing companies to hold annual ... and cannot restrict entry to any shareholders who want to attend. The Nikkei newspaper reported earlier on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
IBIS STYLES DEBUTS IN NAGOYA, JAPAN
Styles, a design driven brand within the Accor group, has unveiled the 284-room ibis Styles Nagoya in the Ch?bu region of Japan. Conveniently located within walking distance from Nagoya Station, the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction
Fleet Introduction first drive experience by reading Maruti XL6 from Auto Expert at CarDekho. Get real time information through Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction road test on how a car ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Q&A on vaccines, fans, qualifying, and costs
TOKYO (AP) — We’re at the halfway point. The Tokyo Olympics were postponed eight months ago, and now are to open in eight months: July 23, 2021. Crunch time is coming. Tokyo organizers and ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo Ueno Station’ by Japanese-born Yu Miri wins U.S. book award
In an award ceremony held online, Yu, who is of Korean descent and was raised in Yokohama, said she wants to share the prize with the people of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, a city stricken by the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end lower after Tokyo goes on highest virus alert
Japanese stocks fell for a second session on Thursday after Tokyo issued its most severe warning about a record daily cases of the coronavirus that raised concerns about further restrictions on the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific Shares Finished Mixed; Nikkei Touches 29-year High
In the cash market on Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index settled at 26014.62, up 107.69 or +0.42%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index finished at 26394.66, up 12.99 or +0.05% and South Korea’s KOSPI Index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc to begin experiments issuing digital yen
TOKYO (Reuters) - More than 30 major Japanese firms will begin experiments next year towards issuing a common, private digital currency to promote digitalisation in one of the world’s most cash-loving ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister: Not considering another cash handout for households
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday he was not currently thinking about giving households cash handouts for a second time. Aso made his remarks in parliament when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso: Not considering another cash handout for households
EUR/USD trades flat around mid-1800s after Wednesday's marginal losses. France says EU leaders could approve a budget without Hungary and Poland. The Eurozone needs fiscal aid to combat the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daily Virus Cases Surge Past Previous Record High
Japan's Daily Virus Cases Surge Past Previous Record High TOKYO (AP) — Japan's number of reported coronavirus infections hit a record high Thursday, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s capital raises coronavirus alert to highest as cases set record
With new record tallies across Japan, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government was looking to tighten guidelines on eating out, such as by limiting its subsidised “Go To Eat” initiative to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan sees record daily infections; India edges close to 9m cases
Japan has recorded a total of 121,963 infections and 1,933 deaths. Tokyo is the worst-hit region with more than 35,000 cases in all. While Japan has fared better during the pandemic than many other ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s personal apparel collection underscores star power
TOKYO (Reuters) - As the world's highest paid sportswoman and a three-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka is no stranger to the spotlight, but ahead of the release of her personalised range of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020’s Olympic gymnastics test run
Tokyo held one of the first international sporting competitions since the Covid-19 outbreak. 2,000 fans attended the event in the Yoyogi National Gymnasium - in what was seen as the first major test ... ( read original story ...)