Promising news about a vaccine probably won’t change the equation for Olympic hopefuls. Athlete vaccinations will follow those of front-line workers and vulnerable populations. ( read original story ...)
Return of a ramen pioneer gives boost to Japan’s Covid-hit restaurant sector
Rai Rai Ken is back in business in Tokyo but pandemic has taken a heavy toll on ramen shops ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top two banks take profit hits as bad debt costs rise
Japan's two biggest banks on Friday both reported first-half profits that tumbled by more than a third on a surge in costs from bad debts, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn’s legal woes deepen as Nissan sues for $95 million in damages
Ousted Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn's legal woes deepened on Friday with the start of a civil trial in Yokohama, Japan, where his former employer is seeking 10 billion yen ($95 ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: With organsisers on a high, Bach’s Tokyo visit is a reminder of long road ahead
Organisers of the Tokyo Olympics will welcome Thomas Bach next week with a spring in their step, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president is sure to ask demanding questions in private, ... ( read original story ...)
No Need for New Coronavirus Emergency, Japan PM Says, as Cases Hit Record
Japan does not need another state of emergency to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday, even though it is seeing record high numbers of new daily cases ... ( read original story ...)
The World Should Watch Japan’s Attempts to Save Its Struggling Banks
Low, zero and negative interest rates make banking a low-profit game. Japan’s attempts to get its lenders to merge and cut costs are worth paying attention to. ( read original story ...)
Critics speak out on Tokyo Olympic costs, pandemic, fairness
Polls over the last several months show Japanese — and Japanese companies — are divided about holding the Games, or doubtful they should be held at all. ( read original story ...)
Basketball: Goorjian to coach Australia’s Boomers at Tokyo Olympics
American Brian Goorjian will lead Australia's Boomers at the Olympics for the third time in Tokyo next year after being appointed national head coach until 2023 on Friday. Another American, Brett ... ( read original story ...)
Over 220 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Hokkaido
News; Over 220 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Hokkaido; Over 220 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Hokkaido. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Nov 12, 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
3rd-time lucky? Goorjian returns to Boomers for Tokyo Games
California-born Brian Goorjian will take the Australian men’s basketball team to a third Olympics after he was ... ( read original story ...)
Murder of Nagoya housewife remains unsolved 21 years later
On the 21st anniversary of the murder of a housewife in Nagoya, Aichi Prefectural Police are renewing a call for information in the unsolved case ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Tower of the Sun lit up in purple in campaign to end violence against women
The Tower of the Sun, a symbol of Osaka designed by artist Taro Okamoto for the 1970 expo, as well as a Ferris wheel at the Expo Memorial Par ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Not in Situation to Declare State of Emergency Over COVID-19, PM Suga Says
Japan is not in a situation that requires a state-of-emergency declaration again over the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Friday, adding that experts backed that view. ( read original story ...)
Sony PlayStation 5 Sold Out In Japan On First Day Of Launch
PlayStation5, which is only available online, has sold out on major sites in Japan after the company launched the console Thursday, Reuters reported.Why It Matters: Retailers in Japan are holding ... ( read original story ...)
How to Make Your Money in Yakuza: Like a Dragon’s Business Mode
Past entries have had real-estate acquisitions and cabaret club management, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon is no different, This time, though, the focus is on building a portfolio of various Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)