For the properly adventurous there is a fund that invests in Turkish bonds, which offers a tempting interest rate and a five-year return history of minus 54 per cent. What is almost completely absent ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka declares pre-emptive ‘red alert’ over medical crisis
Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka’s Naniwa Ward is lit up in red after the Osaka prefectural government issued a “red alert” to warn against the rising number of novel coronavirus cases on Dec. 3. (Yuki ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors consider summary indictment of ex-PM Abe officials: Asahi
Tokyo prosecutors are considering a summary indictment of two officials in former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's office for alleged violation of political funding laws, the daily Asahi reported ... ( read original story ...)
After six years and 6bn km, Japan’s Hayabusa2 prepares to bring home cargo of asteroid dust
Japanese craft collected dust from the asteroid Ryugu that scientists hope could shed light on the origins of life ... ( read original story ...)
Special Delivery: Japan Space Probe To Bring Asteroid Dust To Earth
Call it a special delivery: after six years in space, Japan's Hayabusa-2 probe is heading home, but only to drop off its rare asteroid samples before starting a new mission. The fridge-sized probe, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Alert at Highest; South Korea Cases Rise: Virus Update
Osaka raised its virus alert to the highest level after a rise in serious cases put strain on the Japanese prefecture’s medical system, while South Korea’s number of newly confirmed cases rose to the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka raises virus alert level to red
Facing a coronavirus resurgence, Osaka Prefecture has decided to raise its original virus alert level from "yellow" to "red," meaning "emergency" and a first since the system was implemented in May, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Serves High-Fashion Realness With a New Strathberry Bag Collection
Naomi Osaka's latest serve doesn't involve a tennis ball or racquet, but it's definitely earned an ace in our eyes. The all-star athlete joined forces with Strathberry to create her own ... ( read original story ...)
Extra Paralympics funding for athletes ahead of Tokyo Games
The International Paralympic Committee pledged on Thursday to give members and athletes their biggest ever grants fund of 1.8 million euros ($2.2 million) next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prosecution investigating Shinzo Abe dinners, reports say
Japanese prosecutors are investigating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in connection with unrecorded dinner expenditures. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo zoo unveils first elephant born there in 138 years
Japan's oldest zoo unveiled the first baby elephant to be born there since its founding more than a century ago, and asked the public for help in naming it. ( read original story ...)
Nike Japan ad sparks debate about racism online and some calls for a boycott
A new video advertisement from Nike Japan that portrays the experiences of three soccer players from different backgrounds has sparked fierce debate online, including some calls to boycott the company ... ( read original story ...)
Posctecoglou urges Yokohama F. Marinos to embrace AFC Champions League opportunity against Sydney FC
Doha: They are guaranteed to advance to the Round of 16, and their opponents are sure to be eliminated, but Ange Postecoglou has advised his Yokohama F. Marinos players to embrace the opportunity in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka nears ‘red alert’ stage as COVID-19 cases fill hospital beds
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks at a news conference in Osaka on Nov. 2. Osaka Prefecture’s health care system is close to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. (Takaharu Yagi) Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Virus-designated hospital in Osaka in crisis after medical staff quit
OSAKA--A city hospital designated to treat COVID-19 patients is struggling to get by in its day-to-day operations after dozens of doctors and nurses quit their jobs. Osaka City Juso Hospital in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s 2025 World Expo plans formally approved by global organization
The main theme of the expo is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," with the three subthemes of "Saving Lives," "Empowering Lives" and "Connecting Lives." ... ( read original story ...)