The Bank of Japan’s newest board member said she’s seeing a gradual emergence of upward price trends in the country that bears close watching, even as the bank holds its monetary stimulus in place. ( read original story ...)
Here’s what two bucket-list destinations – Australia and Japan – are saying about reopening to tourism
Tier two – sun destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico – have been gaining steady ground in the Canadian market for several months, and have really ramped up in the past few weeks. Tier three – the U ... ( read original story ...)
Ikea is offering a tiny apartment in Tokyo for less than $1 per month
Swedish retailer Ikea is becoming a landlord in Japan with a tiny apartment it will rent out in Tokyo.The 10-square-meter (107-square-foot) apartment is located in the Shinjuku district and will cost ... ( read original story ...)
Women faced 87% of social media abuse in World Athletics: Tokyo 2020 Games study
The research, carried out in collaboration with data science company Signify Group, found that the abuse included sexist, racist, transphobic and homophobic content, as well as unfounded doping ... ( read original story ...)
Explore Japan: ANA Hopes For A Strong International Rebound In 2022
Simple Flying recently caught up with ANA Country Sales Manager, UK & Ireland Julie Murphy. She explained how international tourism was high on the agenda for Japan’s government before the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Advisers urge Japan govt to step up reviews of economic projections
Private sector advisers of Japan's top economic council urged the government to take into account a wider range of possible changes in the economy in its semi-annual economic projections. ( read original story ...)
Japan regards Vietnam as a leading partner: Minister
The Government and the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade, as well as businesses of Japan always consider Vietnam as a leading partner in Asia and in the world, Japanese Minister of Economy, ... ( read original story ...)
Get Inspired by Japanese Art and Design to Explore More of Japan – Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
Throughout its history, Japan has been the source of a diverse range of art and design forms. Classic woodblock prints such as Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa are recognized all over the world. ( read original story ...)
Ashleigh Barty Addresses Naomi Osaka Issue Over ‘World No. 1’ Ranking
The WTA ranking system adjustments saw Ashley Barty keeping her No. 1 ranking Some believe that Naomi Osaka should be ranked No. 1 Barty is convinced that earning the No. 1 ranking was because of her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 27 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 27 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Thursday. The number is up seven from a week earlier. ( read original story ...)
Delhi Government Gives Rs 2 Crore ‘Samman Rashi’ To Tokyo Olympic Star Ravi Dahiya
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday felicitated Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Dahiya by presenting him 'Samman Rashi' of Rs 2 crore and appointing the wrestler as assistant ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lowers alert to lowest after low daily cases of Covid-19
Japan on Thursday lowered Tokyos Covid-19 healthcare system alert level to the lowest after an infection assessment meeting with Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials. ( read original story ...)
Female athletes the target of 87 per cent of online abuse during Tokyo Olympics
A study carried out by World Athletics into online abuse during the Tokyo Olympics found that female athletes were the target of 87 per cent of all abuse, and that 65 per cent of all such abusive ... ( read original story ...)
Seraphim injects $12.5m into Tokyo’s space debris pioneer Astroscale
London-listed Seraphim Space Investment Trust has injected $12.5m into Tokyo-headquartered Astroscale, as the blossoming space sector takes hold ... ( read original story ...)
PM calls for stronger defense, locality-to-locality ties with Japan
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 received Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo and Governor of Kanagawa prefecture Kuroiwa Yuji, part of his official visit to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo eases guidelines, offers travel subsidies
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to allow groups of up to eight people to visit certified restaurants and bars. The new guidelines will be in effect between December 1 and January 16. ( read original story ...)