In Tokyo, major department stores have closed down ... much of the nation’s nightlife districts and their izakayas remain open, as small-business owners – who make up the backbone of Japan’s nightlife ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds down in Nagoya, Kyoto and Sapporo, but still too big
Projected pedestrian traffic in areas surrounding key rail and tourist hubs Nagoya, Kyoto and Sapporo stations was down by 30 to 40 percent on April 18 compared with one week ago, ... ( read original story ...)
Viral Content: Tokyo Governor’s Distancing Call Is Online Hit
Manga, music and even video games: calls from Tokyo's governor for residents to practise social distancing to stem the spread of coronavirus have inspired a slew of viral online tributes. On Twitter, ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Games: Virus expert remains ‘pessimistic’ over Tokyo hosting in 2021
A Japanese virus expert says he is "pessimistic" that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead as planned next year. ( read original story ...)
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics will happen
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. “To be honest with you, I don’t think the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
Shares are mostly lower in Asia as oil prices fell back and Japan's trade data for March was weaker than expected ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to boost stimulus to $1.1 trillion as virus threatens deeper recession
MONETARY, FISCAL POLICY MIX While the government boosts fiscal stimulus, the Bank of Japan has also joined other central banks to roll out stimulus to stave off the risk of global recession. The BOJ ... ( read original story ...)
Biofrontera AG enters into exclusive license agreement with Maruho Co., Ltd.
Biofrontera AG (NASDAQ: BFRA; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: B8F) (“Biofrontera” or the “Company”), an international biopharmaceutical company, has signed today an exclusive license agreement (the ... ( read original story ...)
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Japan Coast: US Geological Survey
Provided by News18 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Japan Coast: US Geological Survey . Tokyo: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan early on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market struggles amid coronavirus pandemic
Our business is almost dying," said Masaru Harada, 53, president of the intermediate wholesaler Dairiki Shoten, which has a shop inside the Toyosu market. Dairiki trades 50 to 60 expensive marine ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s First Approved Crypto Fund Is Targeting $100 Million
Venture Smart Asia Ltd. has launched Hong Kong’s first approved cryptocurrency fund with a target first-year size of $100 million, offering an officially sanctioned window for institutional investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s megabanks, taking heat for climate inaction, vow not to finance new coal plants
TOKYO - Japan's megabanks have announced commitments, of varying degrees, to stop financing new coal power projects as global pressure ramps up on the world's third largest economy for stronger ... ( read original story ...)
Japan schools, workplaces criticized for ‘white masks only’ rules despite shortage
Employees and parents are voicing anger and frustration over white-mask-only rules at some Japanese workplaces and schools, implemented despi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics go on next year
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall in cautious morning trade after Nikkei’s jump
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning as investors were cautious about chasing their upside following the benchmark Nikkei index's jump la ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor’s Coronavirus Plea Inspires Social Distancing Game
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's entreaty to residents to keep away from each other to halt the spread of the coronavirus has inspired a computer game of her navigating through crowds while uttering her ... ( read original story ...)