Japan has kicked off a domestic travel campaign to support the ailing tourism sector in the country, and it doesn’t include Tokyo. The decision to proceed with this “Go To” program of discount ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo 2020 sponsors coming onboard: CEO Muto
CEO Toshiro Muto has told Reuters the organising committee expects to take on several new sponsors in the coming months despite businesses being hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Delayed and downsized, but will Tokyo Olympics be greener?
The delay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics forced by the coronavirus pandemic means next year's Games will be smaller and simpler, but will that make them more sustainable? Tokyo 2020 organisers have said s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor warns city needs ‘victory’ against coronavirus to keep 2020 Olympics on track
"In order to realize such hopeful games, we will continue to do our best to fight against the infectious disease," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
From sports gear to flying cars, Mizuno hits all fields
OSAKA -- A mysterious pair of sneakers created ... "At this point, there's no knowing what new business will contribute [to earnings], or how much," President Akito Mizuno told Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July factory activity extends declines into third quarter as demand sags: PMI
Japan's factory activity contracted for a 15th straight month in July, indicating the economic pain from the coronavirus crisis extended into the third quarter of the year as hopes for a quick global ... ( read original story ...)
A Quirk of Japan’s Credit Market Is Hurting Some New Debt Sales
A quirk of Japan’s credit market that results in companies often selling bonds on Fridays is becoming more entrenched, hurting demand for some deals that get lost in the flood of offerings all on the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics postponement leaves UK firms in limbo
But the pandemic has also had a huge knock-on effect on businesses that support the sport industry - and nowhere is that more apparent than around the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Games, originally due to ... ( read original story ...)
University students launch ‘easy Japanese’ videos to help foreigners amid pandemic
Japanese university students in the capital have released videos that introduce consultation windows and support systems in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan helps 87 companies to break from China after pandemic exposed overreliance
Japan is paying 87 companies to shift production back home or into Southeast Asia after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains and exposed an overreliance on Chinese manufacturing. While ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow some foreign residents back into the country in August
Japan will allow foreign residents who left before April 3 back into the country starting in August. Approximately 90,000 residents who left the country before and after that date have been restricted ... ( read original story ...)
Crisis pushes Japan Inc to bury old rivalries
Bankers said government officials appear keen to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to encourage national champions. But even without prodding from the state, Japanese companies — since before ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 sponsors still in the dark over Olympics postponement
Companies that had been banking on a jump in business were suddenly faced with an economy that was shutting down, and a precipitous drop-off in tourism. In Tokyo, professional hair and makeup ... ( read original story ...)
Japan travel campaign delivers double whammy to Tokyo residents
Japan's push to help revive its virus-ravaged economy with a "Go To" travel campaign has dealt a double blow to Tokyo, whose residents were cut off from promised travel subsidies and businesses are ... ( read original story ...)
First Look at the Naomi Osaka x COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Blazer
This print is done up in CdG’s signature blocky Helvetica Neue font, and alternates between Osaka’s full name and COMME des GARÇONS spellout motifs. The tennis superstar’s signature then appears in ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan engage in anti-piracy drills near Somalia
July 21 (UPI) --South Korea and Japan joined Spain in an anti-piracy drill off the coast of Somalia amid ongoing tensions over history and trade. Seoul's military said Tuesday the exercises, Operation ... ( read original story ...)