Ben Powell of the BlackRock Investment Institute discusses investing amid a "very encouraging" backdrop for risk during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
New Resident Evil 8 gameplay comes courtesy of Naomi Osaka
Brand new Resident Evil 8 PS5 gameplay has debuted in a new trailer, courtesy of none other than Naomi Osaka. You can see the PS5 First Play trailer with the tennis superstar just below, in which ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Unveils New Logo in Upcoming Collaboration With Nike
Following an official look at her collaborative Blazer Mids with COMME des GARÇONS, Naomi Osaka has now unveiled her upcoming apparel partnership with Nike. The lineup celebrates the tennis player’s ... ( read original story ...)
Pedestrians in Tokyo
Pedestrians are reflected in a board in Tokyo, Japan. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suicides rise as economic impact of coronavirus hits home
The number of suicides in Japan rose in October for the fourth month in a row to the highest level in more than five years, data showed on Tuesday, a trend activists have blamed on the economic impact ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga instructs cabinet to compile new stimulus package
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga instructed his cabinet on Tuesday to compile a package of stimulus measures to revitalise an economy hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the country's economy ... ( read original story ...)
School student in Japan
A school student crosses a street in Tokyo, Japan. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In order to improve our community experience, we ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics organisers hail vaccine news as ‘relief’
Tokyo Olympics organisers said news of a coronavirus vaccine was a "relief" on Tuesday but insisted their bio-security planning for the postponed Games remained unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic officials talk of test events early next year
Tokyo Olympics organizers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year. The Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics officials buoyed by 4-country gymnastics meet, eye test events early next year
Tokyo Olympics organizers on Tuesday said they were encouraged by a gymnastics meet over the weekend and are now ready to hold test events early next year. ( read original story ...)
Japan environment minister sees greater cooperation with Biden’s America
Japan expects greater cooperation in climate change and other environmental issues with the United States under a Joe Biden presidency, Japanese Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Popularity of ‘Go To’ campaigns seen behind spike in Hokkaido virus cases
SAPPORO -- As Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido has seen a spike in the number of coronavirus infections mainly around its capital Sapporo since late October, experts have warned that the ... ( read original story ...)
Change of tune: Japan music fans moving from CDs to streaming services
Japanese music enthusiasts, loyal to CDs long after the rest of the world went online, have begun reaching for the eject button and switching to streaming services as artists cancel in-store events ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Sri Lanka to strictly enforce virus regulations
Sri Lanka police will strictly enforce mask and social distancing requirements and punish violators starting Monday as other anti-virus measures are eased to reduce the economic pain. Police spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
‘All available means’: Japan PM’s plan to rescue economy
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government will do all it can to help its battered economy recover. ( read original story ...)
Hoping for economic boost, most Japan firms want Tokyo Olympics to go ahead: Reuters poll
Most Japanese firms want the Tokyo Olympics to go ahead next summer with restrictions on spectator numbers, saying while any boost to the economy would be limited, it would be better than nothing, a ... ( read original story ...)