The Japanese government will use a public and private sector fund to financially support small and medium-sized businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese sources reported Thursday. The plan ... ( read original story ...)
Into the wild
In the remote mountains northeast of Nagoya, Japan, two Michelin-starred Yanagiya is famous for its traditional irori cuisine and for serving wild meats. However, according to third-generation ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the Nightmare Voyage of the Diamond Princess
At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, one ill-fated cruise ship became a symbol for the panic and confusion that would soon engulf the globe. Doug Bock Clark uncovers what two harrowing weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices fall for first time in three years, revive deflation worries
Core consumer prices in Tokyo fell for the first time in three years in April, a sign that slumping energy costs and weak demand due to the coronavirus pandemic are heightening the risk of a return to ... ( read original story ...)
Many in Tokyo ignoring call to stay home to stop coronavirus spreading
A state of emergency is in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but under Japanese law it can only request compliance - not demand it. ( read original story ...)
IMF chief lauds Japan’s spending to combat pandemic, urges others to step up
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday lauded Japan's plans to spend about 20% of its gross domestic product to respond to the economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and boost IMF ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Australia and Japan set to slip, with major Asia markets out for holidays
Major markets across the region, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and Singapore, are closed on Friday for holidays. ( read original story ...)
Japan to decide as early as Monday whether to extend coronavirus emergency: NHK
Japan will formally decide as early as Monday whether to extend its state of emergency over the novel coronavirus, which was originally set to end on May 6, public broadcaster NHK said. ( read original story ...)
Virus-related delays for Universal parks in Florida, Japan
The company that owns Universal theme parks around the world says it’s delaying construction on a fourth theme park in Florida ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Claims The Life Of Japan’s Greatest Comedian | Opinion
Ken Shimura inspired a generation of Japanese, reminding them not to be so serious and to always look for laughs, even in the most difficult of circumstances. ( read original story ...)
Andreessen Horowitz just closed its second crypto fund
Two years ago, the venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) took the wraps off a dedicated crypto fund from a subset of its limited partners, who’d provided the firm with $300 million in capital ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchanges Boost Hiring in Wake of Coronavirus Crash
As speculation abounds around whether Bitcoin is poised for another bull run, a slew of crypto exchanges are embarking on hiring sprees while job losses are soaring. ( read original story ...)
Japan to enact 25.69 tril. yen extra budget for coronavirus package
Japan's parliament is set to enact a 25.69 trillion yen ($240 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2020 on Thursday to finance an ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will take part in a livestreamed ‘Mario Tennis’ tournament with a $1 million charity prize
Tennis superstars will be paired with celebrities including Seal and Gigi Hadid. ( read original story ...)
G7 Finance Leaders Agree on Coordination for Global Recovery: Japan’s Aso
Aso made the comment during a news conference held after Japan's parliament had approved a supplementary budget to fund a $1.1 trillion stimulus package to cushion the blow to the Japanese economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes $240 billion virus package including cash handouts
Japan's parliament on Thursday passed an emergency budget worth around $240 billion, including cash handouts for every resident, in a bid to counter the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)