The perception of holding a successful, smoothly-run Olympics, even during a pandemic, is something Japan will be sensitive to as Beijing 2022 looms. ( read original story ...)
Giant 3D cat prowls over a corner in Tokyo’s business district
From its 1,600-square-foot perch over the streets, the monster ball of virtual fur has its own livestream, and a fast-growing following on Twitter. ( read original story ...)
TODAY in 30 – July 8: Condo collapse rescue to recovery, Naomi Osaka speaks out
Meet the woman whose skin issue inspired her to start a booming business Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site rating: ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka opening with Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine
Osaka is opening July 16 at 736 Scalp Ave., Geistown Borough, co-owner Tommy Ye said. Ye said it is the only place in Johnstown to get Thai food including red curry dishes, yellow curry, basil chicken ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Google set to acquire Japan’s Pring for $180M+ to boost fintech business
Google LLC is in talks to acquire Tokyo-based payment app provider Pring for $180 million to $270 million, Nikkei Asia reported today. The news comes as the search giant prepares to expand its ... ( read original story ...)
Giant 3D cat enamors commuters in Tokyo’s business district
From its 1,600-square-foot perch over the streets, the monster ball of virtual fur has its own livestream, and a fast-growing following on Twitter. ( read original story ...)
A giant 3D cat is enamoring commuters in Tokyo’s business district
Tokyo — Many people may have gotten through the pandemic, and perhaps some long workdays, by sneaking off to watch cat videos on the internet. But in the Japanese capital, there's one new cool cat in ... ( read original story ...)
For Tokyo 2020 ticketholders, an Olympic dream gets dashed
Even as several events in the run-up to the Olympics were cancelled and the number of domestic spectators capped, Ryuichi Ishikawa had clung to hope that he would be in the stands to cheer on Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Ramboll Eyes Business Growth in Asian Offshore Wind Market. Opens Tokyo Office
Danish engineering company Ramboll has said it has secured five contracts in the past ten months for offshore wind farms located in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo Olympics to be held without spectators; Luxembourg PM leaves hospital
Games organisers agree to hold events without fans; Xavier Bettel to resume work this week after Covid treatment ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: IOC’s Bach arrives to Tokyo’s state of emergency
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has arrived in Tokyo as Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga announced a state of emergency that could result in a ban on fans at the games. The ... ( read original story ...)
FACTBOX-Olympics-Tokyo Games in the shadow of coronavirus
With the clock ticking down to the opening of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23, Japan is preparing to host a Games like no other in history as it grapples with the coronavirus pandemic. Although the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Impose COVID-19 Emergency in Tokyo During Olympics
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government is going to place Tokyo under the fourth state of emergency on 12 July, which will last until 22 August and cover the duration of the Olympic Games, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan declares 4th state of emergency for Tokyo
The Japanese government decided Thursday to put capital Tokyo under the fourth state of emergency over COVID-19, covering the duration of the Olympics, in an effort to curb a recent surge in ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic CEO says ready to back Tokyo 2020 on Olympic spectator decision
Olympic sponsor Panasonic will back any decision by Olympic 2020 organizers on whether to allow spectators at the Tokyo games as a rise in COVID-19 infections in Japan's capital triggers tighter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga: coronavirus infections rising in Tokyo area due partly to Delta variant
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday that the number of coronavirus infections was rising in the Tokyo area due partly to growing numbers of the Delta variant. ( read original story ...)