A Japanese supercomputer showed that humidity can have a large effect on the dispersion of virus particles, pointing to heightened coronavirus contagion risks in dry, indoor conditions during the ... ( read original story ...)
Campaign launched for 2nd referendum on Osaka Metropolis plan
A second referendum to decide whether voters in this western Japan city wish to dispense with its city status and instead be governed as four ... ( read original story ...)
Plans for an IR in Osaka, Japan just got a little fuzzy
Changes could be coming to the Osaka region that would make the inclusion of an integrated resort virtually impossible. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to have fresh RFC for its casino tilt
Authorities in the Japanese city of Yokohama (pictured) said on Tuesday that they would conduct a fresh request-for-concept (RFC) phase, in the community’s tilt at getting a casino resort. According ... ( read original story ...)
Brett Brown resigns as Australian national team coach ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown officially resigned as the Australian national basketball team head coach on Tuesday. Brown, both due to his uncertain coaching future in the NBA and the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open slightly lower amid vaccine trial concerns
Tokyo stocks opened marginally lower Wednesday, tracking an overnight fall on Wall Street amid news that some major U.S. companies ha ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bracing for defense negotiation with U.S., report says
Japan is looking to extend its current defense burden sharing agreement with the United States, as 2021 remains uncertain amid the coronavirus pandemic and the November U.S. presidential election. ( read original story ...)
Japan firms fall woefully short of meeting government goals on women in management: Reuters poll
About one-fifth of Japanese companies have no female managers and most say women account for less than 10% of management, a Reuters monthly poll found, highlighting the struggle for the government's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Polaris Capital Gets $100 Million From Pennsylvania Pension
Buyout firm Polaris Capital Group added the largest Pennsylvania pension system to its investor roster as it gears up to hold a final close for its fifth and largest fund for investing in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone, Yokohama Announce Price Increase
Both Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and Yokohama Tire Corp. recently announced they will be increasing tire prices. ( read original story ...)
Japan scales down warships as young shun navy
Japan’s navy is to launch a new, scaled down warship to compensate for a drop in recruitment among young people who cannot tolerate long periods at sea without access to their smartphones.The 30FFM ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons from the Recent KuCoin $150 Million Crypto Hack Incident
Even as the crypto industry has gained traction, many digital currency exchanges are still vulnerable to attacks by cybercriminals. In February 2020, Italian crypto exchange Altsbit lost around ... ( read original story ...)
Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s Yokohama Map Is Bloody Huge
Like a Dragon is no different. Alongside good old Kamurocho, Ichiban and the gang will be adventuring around Yokohama, which is another densely populated city south of Tokyo. However, it's Yokohama's ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens U.S. With ‘Necessary Reaction’ for Selling Weapons to Taiwan, Warns India and Japan Over Territory
Two congressional aides confirmed to Newsweek that lawmakers received word that three weapons systems were being cleared for sale to Taiwan, aggravating one of several territorial disputes China is ... ( read original story ...)
‘Several million yen’ and Botox: married Japanese confess to hiding at least one major secret from their spouse
A new survey by Tokyo-based Matsui Securities Co. shows that 32 per cent of husbands and wives across the country keep at least one issue on the down low, with money matters the most commonly kept ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to promote CO2 cut in review of energy mix targets for 2030
The government is looking to focus on the promotion of renewable energy as the country looks to cut dependence on fossil fuels. ( read original story ...)