Japanese stocks gained on Wednesday, supported by hopes that the government would allow economic and social activities to resume in response to a decline in new coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)
Camila Cabello Joins Mastercard Roster Creating Digital Priceless Experiences
From intimate acoustic sessions with Camila Cabello featuring new renditions of her hit music to a question and answer session hosted by rugby legend Bryan Habana and two-time Grand Slam™ winner Naomi ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Bay won’t have lifeguards for the time being
After 20 years of lifeguard protection at Yokohama Beach, the city says lifeguards won’t be stationed there anytime soon. The issue arose after the death of 15-year-old No’eau Lima last week while he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG to close up to 40% of domestic bank branches
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG) 8306.T said on Wednesday it would shutter up to 40% of its domestic branches by fiscal 2023 as the lender plans to adopt more cost-cutting measures in ... ( read original story ...)
Over 230 cats rescued from one house in Sapporo
Police have seen increasing numbers of violations of the animal law, such as animal abuse, which hit a record high last year. ( read original story ...)
MHPS Captures Global Gas Turbine Market Share Leadership Again
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) ranks first in market share by megawatts for gas turbine orders in 2020 according to data obtained from McCoy Power Reports. First quarter global orders of ... ( read original story ...)
Masks and monochrome: dressing for Tokyo’s state of emergency
The window of a luxury boutique on Omotesando, Tokyo’s fashion-laden avenue, will frequently turn my head. But it rarely stops me in my tracks. Last week, however, on an excursion from my house during ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Business almost as usual amid Japan virus actions
The popular “scramble” intersection in Tokyo’s downtown Shibuya district looks uncrowded, but eateries and pubs on backstreets are busy. Meanwhile, narrow suburban shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Sinks Japan Business Mood to Decade Low, Outlook Even Bleaker: Reuters Tankan
The slump in Japanese business confidence deepened in May, hitting decade lows as firms braced for a protracted period of coronavirus-driven economic weakness, the Reuters Tankan survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Treasury-Beating Aussie Bonds Lure Japan Funds With Cheap Hedges
Australia’s sovereign bond market is re-emerging as an attractive proposition for Japan’s yield-hungry investors. ( read original story ...)
238 cats rescued from house in northern Japan
Authorities in Sapporo City in northern Japan found 238 cats living in one house in late March, with the residents apparently unabl ... ( read original story ...)
238 cats rescued from house in Sapporo
Authorities in Sapporo City in Hokkaido found 238 cats living in one house in late March, with the residents apparently unable to care for the animals due to their increasing numbers, local officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s forgotten indigenous people
Japan’s indigenous people, the Ainu, were the earliest settlers of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island. But most travellers will not have heard of them. ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Trump threatens to permanently end WHO funding, says he is taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump threatened to permanently cut U.S. funding for the World Health Organization if sweeping reforms are not made in the next 30 days. ( read original story ...)
Economist expects slow recovery for Japan economy in June
Professor at Keio University and former Bank of Japan board member, Sayuri Shirai, discusses the road to recovery for the Japanese economy, on the back of latest GDP numbers. ( read original story ...)
Diamond Princess cruise ship finally leaves Japan to repatriate remaining crew after coronavirus outbreak
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has left Japan for Malaysia to repatriate its remaining crew members after being docked for months, following an early outbreak of the novel coronavirus that ... ( read original story ...)