Japan's economy rebounded in the final three months of 2021 ... news provider reaching more than one billion people every day. Reuters provides trusted business, financial, national, and international ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Yield-Curve Defense
Tokyo in recent days has taken steps to defend one of its more adventurous policy moves, for reasons and with potential consequences that warrant watching. The issue is yield-curve control, under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Recovers in Fourth Quarter
TOKYO—Japan’s economy returned to growth in the October-December quarter after restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic were lifted, leading to a recovery in consumer spending. In the final ... ( read original story ...)
‘Drive My Car,’ the First-Ever Best Picture Nominee from Japan, Starts Streaming Next Month
Still, with glowing reviews carrying its award campaign, the dark horse emerged with four Oscar nominations, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay (for Hamaguchi and Takamasa Oe), and Best ... ( read original story ...)
Mobileum Expands Footprint in APAC with New Subsidiary in Japan
Mobileum's Japanese business unit is led by Hitoshi Kawano, Japan's Country Manager, who is supported by Hiroshi Taniguchi, Head of Presales, Suresh MS, Head of Delivery and Support, and Masayuki ... ( read original story ...)
ANA HOLDINGS and Joby Partner to Bring Air Taxi Service to Japan
TOKYO, February 14, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ANA HOLDINGS, INC. ("ANA") and Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY, "Joby") today announced they are forming a partnership that will see Japan’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Stylish Showa era retro tram still rattling and rolling in Osaka Pref.
OSAKA -- A green-bodied, retro tram originally manufactured in 1928 is still slowly running in Osaka Prefecture while making rattling sounds and shaking. The "Mo 161" model tram runs in front of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Ikebukuro is looking very different, and also pretty sad, these days
There was a period of his life when our reporter Seiji Nakazawa was in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro neighborhood all the time. Not only did he spend six years living in that part of the city, even after he moved ... ( read original story ...)
More people leave Tokyo’s 23 wards than move in during 2021
More people left Tokyo’s 23 wards than moved in during 2021, a trend reversal likely caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the internal affairs ministry said. The population report, released by ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson, barred from Tokyo Olympics for marijuana, speaks up on Valieva scandal
Richardson's positive test nullified her win at the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, and the guaranteed spot that went with it in Tokyo in the 100. While her 30-day suspension ended before the start ... ( read original story ...)
US sprinter who missed Tokyo Games for marijuana usage slams Valieva verdict
US SPRINTER SHA’CARRI Richardson on Monday slammed the decision to allow Kamila Valieva to continue to compete at the Winter Olympics despite a positive drugs test, contrasting the case with her own ... ( read original story ...)
Joby Teams Up With Airline ANA to Bring Flying Taxis to Japan
Flying from Japan’s Osaka station to Kansai International Airport could take just 15 minutes based on plans laid out by flying-taxi startup Joby Aviation Inc. and the country’s biggest airline. Joby ... ( read original story ...)
Why were there so many crypto ads during the Super Bowl?
The crypto marketing blitz has arrived. The coveted commercial breaks during Super Bowl LVI, where a 30-second spot cost as much as $7 million, featured eye-catching advertisements for crypto currency ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender to pay $100 million over alleged securities violations
US regulators are making it clear crypto companies must follow conventional rules. Crypto lender BlockFi has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges the company allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Tokyo, And Nagoya To Host Motorcycle Shows In Spring 2022
Two major shows make a return after a two-year absence, while the third is a brand-new calendar addition. Are you a motorcycle fan in Japan? If you are, 2022 is off to an excellent start, particularly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin Brewery to Withdraw From Myanmar
"Kirin should never have entered into business with a brutal and corrupt military conglomerate," she added, accusing the brewery of having "financed atrocity crimes and enriched top generals." The ... ( read original story ...)