When the Tsukiji Wholesale Market was moved to Toyosu there were concerns about what would happen to the neighboring Tsukiji Outer Market, open to the general public. It seems that there was no need ... ( read original story ...)
NBCUniversal Chief ‘Pretty Confident’ Tokyo Summer Olympics Will Happen This Year
Comcast and NBCUniversal leaders are hopeful that the summer Olympic Games will be held in Tokyo later this year despite the uncertainty about the feasibility of large gatherings because of the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka buys ownership stake in North Carolina Courage of National Women’s Soccer League
Three-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka announced via Twitter on Thursday that she had purchased a stake in the NWSL's North Carolina Courage. ( read original story ...)
Advertisers are seeking money-back deals if the Tokyo Olympics are canceled
The IOC says it's pushing ahead with the Tokyo Olympics, but advertisers are preparing for Plan B. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Vietnam’s first local outbreak in 2 months grows
Vietnam reported 82 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, hours after confirming the first two infections in nearly two months. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Showa Denko to sell aluminium business to Apollo
Japan's Showa Denko KK 4004.T said on Thursday it would sell its aluminium business to U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management APO.Nas the materials maker steps up efforts to divest assets. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Showa Denko set to sell aluminum business to Apollo: Nikkei
Japan's Showa Denko KK is set to sell its aluminum business to U.S. investment fund Apollo Global Management for more than 50 billion yen ($480.31 million), the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
GameStop’s Dizzying Surge Makes Japan Peer Seem a Bargain
The Japanese firm trades at about 0.2 times its trailing sales, versus GameStop’s nearly 2 times valuation as of Wednesday. What it’s lacking in activist investor board members -- and an army of ... ( read original story ...)
What Wall Street expects from Japan Lifeline’s earnings
Japan Lifeline will release earnings for Q3.Analysts expect Japan Lifeline will report earnings per share of ¥32.49.Watch Japan ... ( read original story ...)
NBC’s Olympic Fears: Broadcaster Awaits Decision on Tokyo Games
NBC and Discovery spent billions on rights and are betting on the Tokyo Games to boost its streaming platform. ( read original story ...)
Japan Biz, Labor Leaders Far Apart over Wage Hikes
A perception gap between the leaders of a major business organization and the umbrella group of labor unions in Japan over pay hikes turned out to be wider than in usual years, as this year's "shunto" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Federation, labor organization chiefs see need for wage hikes
The leaders of Japan's largest business lobby Keidanren and labor organization Rengo on Wednesday shared the importance of pay hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hemp business wants to distance itself from image of narcotics
For centuries, hemp was grown across Japan and used in cuisine, clothing and traditional rites. It suffered an image problem during the post-war years and has not fully recovered. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Q&A: Officials try to explain how games happen
With calls for a cancellation mounting, pressure is building on Japanese organizers and the IOC to explain exactly how they plan to hold the Tokyo Olympics in the midst of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.44 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.44 percent at 28,696.30 on Tuesday, while the broader Topix shed 0.45 percent at 1,853.64. nAZN00TK6L TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese entrepreneur finds a niche offering scientific, “if brutal,” body odor analysis
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it. ( read original story ...)