The show did not disappoint with new beginnings in both the heavyweight and junior divisions, making for an emotional and at times shocking evening. There were no betrayals though, but there was ... ( read original story ...)
A trial that could change the way Japan pursues corporate crime
Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly stands accused of hiding the true extent of Carlos Ghosn’s pay ... ( read original story ...)
Even Japan’s snowiest towns are overflowing with record snow
Central and northern Japan have received record snowfall this week, with some locations seeing as much as 12 feet ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Crazy that we live in world that’s so extremely out of sight out of mind
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is heartbroken and devastated over Ukraine being invaded by Russia. On Thursday, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and Osaka says she "can't believe" ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Transformation In Regional Japan | Reuters
One of the trends that the COVID-19 crisis has most clearly accelerated is that of digital transformation (DX). This dramatic shift has the potential to bring efficiencies to the operations of ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Flight Simulator Concorde & Osaka Kansai Airport Get New Screenshots; Astoria, Sønderborg, & Comodoro Rivadavia Released
Today third-party developers released new add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, on top of sharing new reveals about additional ones. ( read original story ...)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations Commence With Cherry Blossom Season
The luxury urban resort will hold special events for each season, from cherry blossom to Christmas, in honor of its milestone anniversary. Hotel Chinzanso ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 11,125 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 11,125 new COVID-19 cases Friday, down by 5,004 from a week before, as well as 23 fatalities. The number of severely ill patients under Tokyo’s criteria ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets out plans to defend supply chains, see off hackers
Japan will step up spending to strengthen its supply chains and do more to guard against cyberattacks launched through imported systems and software under draft legislation approved by the cabinet on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises eruption alert level for Mount Ontake, a volcano that killed dozens in 2014
Japan’s weather agency raised its alert level for a volcano near the center of the country that erupted in 2014 leaving 63 people dead or missing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s office real estate sector is down, but not out
Japan's office sector remains a bit on the back foot, but market veterans predict resilience in the face of serious challenges. ( read original story ...)
India, Japan to hold joint military exercise from Sunday
India and Japan will hold a joint military exercise, “DHARMA GUARDIAN-2022”, at the Foreign Training Node, Belagavi (Belgaum, Karnataka) from 27 February to 10 March with the objective of meeting the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo recorded 30 ‘stealth Omicron’ cases by late January
Tokyo confirmed 30 cases of infections with the BA.2 Omicron subvariant by the end of January, the metropolitan government said on Feb. 25. ( read original story ...)
‘The pressure eats you up inside’: Reece Prescod eyes redemption after disqualification at Tokyo Olympics
The British sprinter returns at the British Indoor Championships this weekend after disqualification in the men’s 100m semi-finals ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound as cheap tech issues snapped-up on Wall Street’s rise
Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Friday, snapping a five-day losing streak, as investors sought out stocks with cheap valuations with tech issues gaining notably following Wall Street's rebound ... ( read original story ...)
Week-over-week dive in COVID-19 cases keeps pace across Japan
The number of new COVID-19 cases Friday in Japan’s capital city, while still substantial, fell again below the number a week prior, signaling the further waning of the omicron wave of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)