FROM JAPAN operates a proxy bidding and shopping service that connects thousands of shoppers from 196 different countries to Japanese e-commerce sites, with over 4.5 million transactions to date. This ... ( read original story ...)
The University of Tokyo is reminding the world to save our planet
Its Center for Global Commons aims to provide the necessary stewardship to expedite protection of the world’s land, oceans, biodiversity and beyond. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.01 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.01 percent at 29,033.92 on Thursday, while the broader Topix gained 0.07 percent at 1,921.06. TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Despite Covid Emergency, Capcom Made Employees Work At Office After Cyber Attack
In early January, with Japan posting some of its highest covid-19 cases, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency for a number of prefectures, including Osaka. As part of this ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Safe Tokyo Games will be ‘manifestation of peace, solidarity and resilience’ -IOC’s Bach
July, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, as the postponed Games' organisers race to overcome the challenges presented by hosting the event during a pandemic. ( read original story ...)
“Setting High Goals for Herself”: Naomi Osaka Breaks Down Barriers To Promote Sports in Japan
Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka welcomed Japanese girls to her Play Academy, which is aimed at breaking down barriers to sports for girls. ( read original story ...)
Orlando’s Epic Universe park reportedly delayed until 2025 as Super Nintendo World eyes opening in Osaka
Universal Studios is opening one iteration of its long-planned Super Nintendo World on March 18. Unfortunately for residents of Orlando, it's nearly on the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest business body appoints first female vice chair
The Japan Business Federation has appointed Tomoko Namba, founder and chairwoman of online service provider DeNA Co., as the first female vice chair in its 75-year history. But Namba will be the only ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Took Double-Digit Growth Momentum Into Emergency
Japan confirmed its economy grew by double-digits at the end of last year, according to revised data that continued to show strength even as this quarter’s virus emergency sets back the recovery for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo business owners recognize need for virus emergency extension but aid still a concern
Businesses in the Tokyo metropolitan area said Friday’s extension of the coronavirus state of emergency declared for the capital and nearby prefectures was inevitable given the virus situation but ... ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra’s consistency shows he means business in Tokyo
In an exclusive conversation with Indiatvnews.com, AFI president Adille Sumariwalla explains how champions like Neeraj are honed and handled with care while revealing that the athlete will be training ... ( read original story ...)
Catalina Forms Innovative Business Alliance with Toshiba Tec in Japan
Catalina Marketing Japan K.K. has formed a business alliance with Tokyo-based Toshiba Tec Corporation to expand data-driven marketing solutions for brands and retailers in Japan's rapidly expanding in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes limit of 2,000 daily arrivals as it opens for Olympics
Japan looks to set a daily limit on the number of people entering the country even as it allows new exceptions to an arrival ban for international travelers, including those involved in the Olympics, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest business body appoints 1st female vice chair
The Japan Business Federation said Monday it has appointed Tomoko Namba, founder and chairwoman of online service provider DeNA Co., ... ( read original story ...)
Japan upgrades economic assessment for Jan. to ‘upturn phase’
Japan on Monday raised its economic assessment for January, the first upgrade in five months, saying there were signs of an ... ( read original story ...)
HomeServe Announces Significant New Partnership in Japan
HomeServe Japan, a JV between HomeServe plc and Mitsubishi Corporation, has signed its second utility partnership with Tohoku Electric Power. ( read original story ...)