Japan's cabinet decided on Friday to tap emergency budget reserves worth 549 billion yen ($5.2 billion) to support supply chains and farmers and provide job subsidies to cushion the impact of the ... ( read original story ...)
With Eye on China, Japan’s Suga Seeks Tighter Ties With Vietnam, Indonesia
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga poses for a picture following a press conference at LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) headquarters, in Tokyo, Japan September 14, 2020. Nicolas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to release treated Fukushima water into sea: reports
Japan will release more than a million tonnes of treated water from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea in a decades-long operation, reports said Friday, despite strong opposition from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.12 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.12 percent at 23,478.40 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.25 percent at 1,627.64. TOKYO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Vending machine snap goes under hammer for 4.5 million yen
A photograph of a vending machine buried under a heap of snow fetched 33,750 pounds (4.5 million yen, or $43,000) at a London auction house. The image was snapped by Eiji Ohashi, a 65-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
‘Still getting married’: Surfing to make delayed Olympic debut in Tokyo
After flirting with each other for decades, surfing and the Olympics were set to tie the knot in July until COVID-19 crashed the wedding to spoil the sport's debut at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Metro Little Tokyo/Arts District Station Permanently Closing Due To Transit Project
Metro's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station will permanently close on Oct. 24 as work begins on the Regional Connector Transit Project, authorities said Thursday. Katie Johnston reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s delicious fire-seared delicacy
On the south side of the island of Shikoku, framed by two enormous peninsulas, Kochi is one of Japan’s least-visited prefectures – at least by foreigners. It’s a popular destination for Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Kevin Durant, Steve Nash Join Overtime, The Boardroom’s Young CEO Experience Conference On Oct. 27
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and new Nets head coach Steve Nash will be featured guests at the Young CEO Conference, a one-day free online sports and business event co-sponsored by Durant’s ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Retailer Miniso Raises $608 Million in IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, raised $608 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, 22, shows off fit figure in white bikini: ‘Stunning as always’
For the 22-year-old, that means relaxing and rehabbing by the beach, sharing to social media her picturesque setting and photos of herself rocking a white bikini and matching cover-up. Fans were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes satellite research for disputed isles in East China Sea
Japan is looking into using satellite images to further research on the natural environment of islets in the East China Sea claimed by China, the top government spokesman said, though the plans will ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese retailer Miniso to raises $608 million in IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, is expected to raise up to $562 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Official Downplays Fears Over China’s Digital Currency
No single digital currency will dominate global transactions if central banks strive to enhance their own settlement systems, a senior Bank of Japan official said, brushing aside fears China's rapid ... ( read original story ...)
IOC gives assurance to sports bodies that Tokyo is on track
The International Olympic Committee tried to assure dozens of international sports federations on Thursday that the postponed Tokyo Games will open on July 23. The IOC and ... ( read original story ...)
IOC assures sports bodies that Tokyo Games on track
The International Olympic Committee tried to assure dozens of international sports federations on Thursday that the postponed Tokyo Games will open on July 23. ( read original story ...)