Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthr ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor draws flak over sexist remark
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui told reporters on Thursday that men should be entrusted with grocery runs because women “take a long time as they browse around and hesitate about this and that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports Fewest New Coronavirus Cases in 4 Weeks, Calls for Vigilance
Metropolitan Tokyo confirmed 39 more cases of coronavirus infection on Monday, Governor Yuriko Koike said, the fewest since March 30 and the second consecutive day of new cases below triple digits. ( read original story ...)
How hostess bars and cherry blossoms helped undermine Japan’s coronavirus response
Japan’s struggles with cluster outbreaks offer wider lessons as areas around the world study where and when to reopen. ( read original story ...)
To Push Telework, Japan Taking Another Look at Ancient ‘Seal’ Custom
With efforts to promote telecommuting lagging despite the coronavirus crisis, Japan is taking another look at an ancient custom that stubbornly remains an analogue anomaly in an otherwise high-tech ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to tighten grip on corporate bond market
Under the BoJ’s plans, announced on Monday, the central bank will increase its existing holdings of commercial paper and corporate bonds from around ¥5tn ($46bn) to as much as ¥20tn. The move is ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks jump as Bank of Japan enhances monetary policy easing; oil prices drop
The Bank of Japan of Monday announced on Monday an enhancement of its monetary policy easing measures to combat the hit on Japan's economy as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Controversy: Japanese Mayor’s Sexist Remark Claims Women ‘Take A Longer Time’ At Groceries
Mayor of Osaka, Ichiro Matsui, said during a coronavirus press conference in Osaka on Thursday that, "Women take a longer time grocery shopping because they browse through different products and weigh ... ( read original story ...)
A cut above: Tokyo barber launches ‘telecut’ service as COVID-19 hits business
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many services and events to go virtual in Japan, leading to the advent of online classes, online nomikai (drinking parties) and even online hostess bars. But online ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares climb on gains in New York, BOJ stimulus decision
Tokyo shares advanced sharply Monday, taking heart from solid performances late last week on Wall Street, with the Bank of Japan's ad ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks jump after Japan ramps up economic stimulus and governments look to ease lockdowns
European and Asian stocks and US futures rose on Monday, driven by the promise of government support and economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-J-League Summaries
Nagoya Grampus postponed Vissel Kobe ................................................................. Kashiwa Reysol postponed Shonan Bellmare ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan ramps up stimulus as virus pain deepens
The Bank of Japan has pledged unlimited government bond buying to help Tokyo spend its way out of crisis. Julian Satterthwaite reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG, SBI to form smartphone service tie-up -Nikkei
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc will tie up with internet brokerage SBI Holdings in a smartphone service business, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, adding the two firms are expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Updates: Bank of Japan to Buy More Corporate Debt
Japan’s central bank said it would nearly triple its holdings of corporate debt to ease fundraising for businesses struck by the pandemic. Follow along for the latest news and insights on the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on upbeat earnings; futures steady after BOJ eases further
Japanese shares rose on Monday as some better-than-expected earnings lifted market sentiment even as underlying worries about the outlook tempered overall demand. ( read original story ...)