Making the Olympics safe from coronavirus will be difficult for Tokyo without stiff quarantine measures that will also inspire athletes and spectators with the confidence to attend events, Australia's ... ( read original story ...)
Shiseido’s struggles: Japanese giant reports net sales declines in Q4 and 2020 against tough COVID-19 conditions
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the ... ( read original story ...)
Things Are Horrible For Japanese Arcades Right Now
Now we have to close at 8 pm which means we lose our four most profitable hours.” “The government is doing nothing to help us out of this hopeless situation,” he added. “Our income has gone down by ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Is Going Mainstream – What The Move By Tesla Means For Crypto
Tesla made significant headlines by investing $1.5 billion into bitcoin, and by announcing that the organization is planning to begin accepting this cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Immediately ... ( read original story ...)
Avoid hosted crypto wallets ‘at all costs,’ warns Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says cryptocurrency owners should avoid crypto wallets that store their customer's private keys. ( read original story ...)
Kanagawa: Man, 24, accused of breaking into residence, molesting woman
Kanagawa police have arrested a 24-year-old man over the alleged molestation of a woman inside her residence in Yokohama City last year ... ( read original story ...)
Pressure grows on Tokyo Olympics chief to resign over sexism row
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has refused to join a meeting with Yoshiro Mori, president of the city’s Olympic organising committee, as pressure grows on the former prime minister to resign after making ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor to boycott Olympics meeting over sexism row
Yuriko Koike says attending meeting with under-fire Games chief would not send positive message ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle fails in its bid to take over Japan Asia Group
Global private equity firm Carlyle Group said on Wednesday it failed in its bid to buy Japan Asia Group (JAG) as JAG shares are trading above Carlyle's offer. ( read original story ...)
Japan To Start Covid Vaccines Despite Syringe Shortage
Japan will start coronavirus vaccinations next week, its prime minister said Wednesday, but it is scrambling to secure suitable syringes so doses won't go to waste. The country has reached deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Sponsors Revolt Over Chief’s Sexist Remarks
Japan’s ambition to hold a successful Olympic Games in the face of the pandemic looks increasingly imperiled, after a top official’s sexist remarks undercut public support and sparked rare criticism ... ( read original story ...)
Diamond Dolphins join effort to fight climate change through sports
The B. League club is the first from Japan to sign on to the United Nations initiative, joining a number of top organizations and teams including FIFA and the New York Yankees. ( read original story ...)
Gundam Factory Yokohama’s Life-Size RX-78 Gundam Looks Straight Out of an Anime
Officially opened at the end of 2020, Gundam Factory Yokohama‘s life-size RX-78 unit has been the subject of talented photographers for weeks. The artists have captured the important marker of ... ( read original story ...)
Rock solid Osaka marches into third round
Naomi Osaka marched confidently into the third round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, overpowering Caroline Garcia 6-2 6-3 with a rock-solid performance at the Rod Laver Arena. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Osaka cruises into third round at Melbourne Park
The Latest from the Australian Open (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Naomi Osaka beat another potentially difficult opponent with relative ease at ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2021 day three: Halep and Kyrgios in action, Osaka through – live!
Nick Kyrgios and Simona Halep headline the evening session on the third day. Join Simon Burnton for updates ... ( read original story ...)