Covid cases in Osaka, Japan's second-biggest city, have increased five-fold in three months with doctors warning the health system is facing collapse and calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be cancelled ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches major vaccination drive as Osaka crumbles under fourth wave of COVID-19
Japan has kicked off a massive vaccination drive as hospitals buckle under a surge in COVID-19 cases. The military has set up centres in Tokyo and Osaka, offering thousands of shots each day, ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin tumbled to 4-month low after crypto miners halted operations in China
Bitcoin fell below $32,000 for the first time since January as crypto miners halted operations in China amid the country's continued crypto crackdown. ( read original story ...)
A Week In Crypto: Musk’s Endless Tweets, Markets’ Fall And Rise, Accidental $25M Transfer
It seems like Elon Musk just can’t stay away from the spotlight. He tweeted again, and the market crashed. Again. But there might have been the Chinese government involved. So here’s a rundown of ... ( read original story ...)
$1.3 Trillion Crypto Price Crash: Leaked Goldman Sachs Prediction Gives ‘High Chance’ Ethereum Will Eclipse Bitcoin
A leaked report from Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has given ethereum a "high chance" of overtaking bitcoin as a "dominant" store of value—calling it the "Amazon of ... ( read original story ...)
What Changed in Crypto Markets While You Were Sleeping — May 24
BeInCrypto presents our daily morning roundup of crypto news and market changes that you might have missed while you were asleep. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mostly gain in muted trading ahead of central bank meetings
Several central bank rate decisions are expected in the region this week, in New Zealand, South Korea and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Market Slightly Higher
Japanese stock market is slightly higher after paring early gains on Monday, extending the gains of the previous two sessions, with the Nikkei 225 above the 28,300 level, following the mixed cues from ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet adviser who joked of Japan’s COVID-19 ‘ripple’ quits post
Yoichi Takahashi's resignation follows a backlash over tweets downplaying the pandemic and laughing off calls for the Olympics to be canceled as the country battles the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Pair of Yubari melons fetch ¥2.7 million at first auction of the season
"We want to cheer up people with the Yubari melons at a time when hardships from the pandemic are continuing," said the president of the company that bought them. ( read original story ...)
Threat sent to Nagoya immigration center over death of Sri Lankan woman held there
The Justice Ministry has yet to determine the cause of 33-year-old Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali's death on March 6. ( read original story ...)
Threatening letter sent to Japanese immigration facility over death of Lankan woman
A threatening letter has been sent to an immigration facility in central Japan in which a Sri Lankan woman had died while in detention, the Kyodo News reported. The Japanese media said investigative s ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Rider-centric discussion needed on dynamic pricing for Japan’s railways
Dynamic pricing for railways is hoped to reduce the typical peak-hour commuter crush, by making tickets more expensive during the morning and evening rush hours, and cheaper midday, when there are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up mass vaccinations in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge
Japan has kicked off a mass vaccination programme in Tokyo and Osaka, as the Covid crisis worsens. The military has set up centres offering thousands of shots each day, prioritising the elderly. About ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 21
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto recovery stalls as miners eye exits
Cryptocurrencies fought to find a footing on Monday after even weekend cheerleading from Tesla boss Elon Musk seemed unable offset selling pressure from spooked investors or nerves stemming from a ... ( read original story ...)