Speakers at a business seminar in Tokyo highlighted the excellent economic progress in Bangladesh over the last 13 years under the prudent and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. They ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease quarantine for people inoculated with J&J COVID-19 vaccine -Nikkei
Japan intends to ease quarantine rules by the end of November for people inoculated with Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, the Nikkei daily reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
What a worm! Japan firm uses nematodes to sniff out cancer
A screening test using tiny worms to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer in urine has been developed by a Japanese biotech firm, which hopes it could help boost routine screening. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo’s daily cases remain low at 15 as vaccine rollout progresses
Tokyo confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a day after counting just seven new cases, the lowest this year, as new infections continue to remain ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 15 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 15 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Tuesday. The figure is half the number of cases reported a week ago. The daily count of new infections has ... ( read original story ...)
Usain Bolt Says He Could Have Won His 4th Men’s Olympic 100m Gold Medal At Tokyo Olympics
Usain Bolt revealed he wanted to come back to clinch his 4th consecutive gold by beating Lamont Jacobs' 100m timing of 9.80s during the Tokyo Olympics 2020. ( read original story ...)
Part-time restaurant workers in Japan are making their highest wages ever, and it’s thanks to a labor shortage combined with an aging workforce
Competition for restaurant staff in Japan is heating up amid a labor shortage as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan Leads the G-7 in Covid Shots Without a Mandate in Sight
Japan has historically had an issue with vaccine hesitancy. You wouldn’t know by looking at its Covid-19 immunization stats. ( read original story ...)
Japan Offers Financial Aid to Oil Refiners Amid Rising Costs
Japan is stepping in to bear some of the burden faced by its oil refiners as higher crude feedstock costs threaten to flow through into fuel prices and inflation. ( read original story ...)
Kirin Ichiban vs Sapporo: Comparing the Best Pale Lager Beers
It’s time to look beyond the taste. Read this detailed comparison of two of the top Japanese beers and choose your favorite. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks continue to gain for 4 days on yen’s weakening
Tokyo stocks continued their winning streak to four days on Tuesday with the Nikkei finishing the day at a seven-week high as marke ... ( read original story ...)
Areas near Tokyo await arrival of floating pumice mass
Coastal areas surrounding Tokyo are expecting the arrival of a mass of floating pumice stone created by a huge underwater volcanic eruption in August, with the material already having blanketed dozens ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber launches new flame retardant conveyor belt
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has launched a new conveyor belt, the flame-retardant Hamaheat Super 100, which combines high-heat resistance and flame-resistance properties. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend rally to 4 days on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks on Tuesday extended their winning streak to four days, with the Nikkei ending at a seven-week high, as sentiment was lif ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron James, Drake, and Naomi Osaka Invest in Sports Technology Firm That Could Be Worth Billions
The firm currently works alongside multiple NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL Players Association and NCAA collegiate teams. ( read original story ...)
Areas near Tokyo await arrival of floating pumice mass, damage feared
Coastal areas surrounding Tokyo are expecting the arrival of a mass of floating pumice stone created by a huge underwater volcanic er ... ( read original story ...)