Athletes who arrive in Japan to participate in the Tokyo Olympics will not have to isolate for the required 14 days after arrival, Olympic organisers said on Thursday. The 2020 Games were delayed by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Suga speaks with Biden, confirms importance of Japan-U.S. ties
China's growing military and economic assertiveness serves as a backdrop for Japan's hopes to see Biden's presidency restore a strong U.S.-Japan alliance. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga to host Australian PM in first visit by foreign leader
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to Tokyo next week to meet his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga against the backdrop of increasing tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits near 29-1/2-year peak as tech shares track Wall Street peers higher
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a near 29-1/2-year high on Thursday, as tech shares gained after their U.S. peers drove the Nasdaq higher overnight, while some profit-booking after a rally on ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan’s Lawsuit Against Carlos Ghosn to Get First Hearing
The first hearing for Nissan Motor Co.’s lawsuit against Carlos Ghosn is scheduled to take place in Yokohama on Friday, part of the Japanese automaker’s efforts to claim 10 billion yen ($95 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Ravena surge not enough for San-En NeoPhoenix, falls to Osaka
En NeoPhoenix was not enough after they fell to Osaka Evessa, 84-85, in his first home game of the season on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders fall, casting doubt on capital spending recovery
Japan's core machinery orders fell for the first time in three months in September, dashing hopes the economy would quickly overcome the devastation caused by the COVID-19 crisis. ( read original story ...)
U.S. President-Elect Biden Holds Phone Calls With Australia, Japan, South Korea Leaders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has held separate congratulatory phone calls with the leaders of Australia, Japan and South Korea, his transition office said on Wednesday. All ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s machinery orders fall, clouding outlook for capital spending recovery
Japan's core machinery orders fell for the first time in three months in September and at faster than expected pace, denting hopes that a quick pickup in business spending could help the economy stage ... ( read original story ...)
60% of Japan’s major cities lack toilet plans for disaster evacuees: Mainichi survey
A Mainichi Shimbun survey has found that some 60% of Japan's 20 ordinance-designated cities and Tokyo's 23 special wards have yet to formulat ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman, Nomura See Nikkei Rallying More After Crossing 25,000
The pandemic has done what seven years of Abenomics could not: push Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark above the 25,000 mark for the first time since 1991. Now, some prominent market watchers predict the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stocks Set to Trade Higher as Tech Bounces Overnight on Wall Street
Stocks in Japan were set to trade higher following an overnight bounce for tech stocks on Wall Street as a recent rotation into cyclicals paused. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga, U.S. President-elect Biden phone talks start: Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and U.S. President-elect Joe Biden have started their phone talks, Kyodo reported on Thursday. (Reporting by Chang-Ran Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tiny Noodle Bars Close Up Shop Rather Than Raise Prices
Covid-19 and social-distancing measures are forcing some owners of Japan’s tiny noodle shops to consider either pushing up prices or pulling down their shutters. ( read original story ...)
Twitter brings its Stories feature, Fleets, to Japan
Japan generated $132.4 million in revenue, coming in second behind the U.S.'s $512.6 million. Twitter can be experimental when it comes to new features --- it even once developed a new way to manage ... ( read original story ...)
Hot Property: A Japanese-Inspired Architectural Marvel Near Turtle Creek
Every space in this home is zen, but its third-floor balcony, nestled among the treetops, is on another level. Hear from the legendary architect behind it. ( read original story ...)