Japan's central bank just appointed its first woman executive director, Tokiko Shimizu, during a sweeping reshuffle of its personnel. ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to End State of Emergency for Most Regions; Tokyo to Remain on Alert: Media
Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for 39 of its 47 prefectures on Thursday, local media reported, while the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan’s Takeda treatment trial could start in July, global cases top 4.3 million
The treatment would be based on antibodies from people who have recovered, Reuters reported, citing Takeda executives. ( read original story ...)
Japan preps ice-cold face masks for summer heat
Medical fears of a heat stroke pandemic during Japan’s hot and humid summer months are prompting a rush to develop face masks that keep the wearer cool. About 1,000 people die from heat stroke every ... ( read original story ...)
A novel proangiogenic B cell subset is increased in cancer and chronic inflammation
B cells contribute to immune responses through the production of immunoglobulins, antigen presentation, and cytokine production. Several B cell subsets with distinct functions and polarized cytokine ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Chinatown restaurants start drive-thru service
A group of about 20 restaurants in Yokohama's Chinatown started a drive-through service Wednesday as part of efforts to retain customers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Customers who order by ... ( read original story ...)
The real problem with the cruise industry
Cruise ships have garnered unprecedented global news media attention in 2020. But little of it has been favorable. In February, Diamond Princess was forced to quarantine in Yokoha ... ( read original story ...)
Family identifies body found off Kaena Point as missing diver, 15
Family members have identified the body found off of Kaena Point today as the missing 15-year-old boy, according to Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache. Firefighters found the teenager ... ( read original story ...)
Farah feels Tokyo delay could help 10,000m title defense
Multiple Olympic champion Mo Farah has been looking at the positives that come with a postponed Olympics until 2021, as it gives him extra time to train and defend his 10,000 meter title. Having ... ( read original story ...)
Every breath you take: Tokyo utilities track daily habits in real time
TOKYO -- Tokyo's power and water utilities will share real-time grid data as part ... Roughly 120 companies have signed on to Grid Data Bank, including wireless carrier KDDI and property developer ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands plans in Japan are ‘unreachable,’ Adelson says
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson has decided to stray from plans to open a resort in Japan. The resort company indicated it will no longer ... ( read original story ...)
UK Lays Groundwork For Post-Brexit Japan Trade Deal
Brexit trade agreement with Japan on Wednesday, vowing to use Tokyo's deal with the European Union as the basis for the new accord. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms say no to leaving China despite Tokyo’s subsidies
The Japanese government is handing out subsidies to companies willing to move their supply chains away from China, but analysts say it will unlikely result in any large-scale exodus. As part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Backed to business: Crypto wallets, smart desks, and wireless modems
One campaign makes the case for a desk that connects to the internet, while another argues for a crypto wallet that doesn't. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Startup School: A new type of computer drives waves of innovation
In week one of a16z’s Crypto Startup School, the firm addresses “Crypto Networks and Why They Matter” and “Blockchain Primitives: Cryptography and Consensus.” ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Zilliqa Aims High
What's hot in crypto this week? Zilliqa is a Singapore-based blockchain platform launched in 2017. It was the first to use "sharding" technology to solve the common blockchain hur ... ( read original story ...)