Stephen Scullion becomes the fastest of Ireland's Olympic marathon qualifiers as he sets a new Northern Ireland of 2:09.49 in London. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo visits Japan, Indonesia labor strikes and BTS agency IPO
On the first week of our renamed newsletter, Mike Pompeo will visit Japan amid uncertainty about President Donald Trump's health. China, Hong Kong and Taiwan are still on the National Day and ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo 1972: a city transformed, a continent inspired
The first Olympic Winter Games to be held in Asia had wide-reaching benefits for the city, for Japan and even for the continent at large. ( read original story ...)
The Sapporo Olympic Education Programme
The Olympic Education Programme was developed and implemented by a wide range of stakeholders, including local businesses, sports bodies and civic groups. ( read original story ...)
Thai AirAsia X Now Flies Direct to “Sapporo” Japan! Daily Direct Flights Start at Only 3,990 THB* Per Way Visit Any Season, All Year!
Thai AirAsia X launches direct flights to Sapporo, Japan with X-tra low fares starting from 3,990 THB per way from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Sapporo (New Chitose Airport). Bookings can be made at from ... ( read original story ...)
Olunga: Kashiwa Reysol knew how to exploit Yokohama FC weaknesses in win
The Harambee Stars striker continued in what is turning out to be a prolific season as he added two more goals to his tally Kenya international Michael Olunga has revealed how they easily beat ... ( read original story ...)
Teetotallers emerge from the shadows in hard-drinking Japan
At a trendy Tokyo cocktail bar, customers sip brightly coloured beverages with sophisticated flavour profiles, designed for a small but growing market in hard-drinking Japan: teetotallers. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sony and Kioxia seeking U.S. approval to supply to Huawei: Nikkei
Japan's Sony Corp and memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp have applied for U.S. approval to continue supplying Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Nikkei reported on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
KOBAYASHI FROM JAPAN TO DEFEND HOT DOG EATING TITLE FOR 7TH TIME
Defending 6 time hotdog eating champion Takeru Kobayashi from Japan poses with arch rival Joey Chestnut (L) on 7/3/07 before the weigh in ceremony for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must be open for business to both US and China: Nidec CEO
One of Japan's most outspoken CEOs, motor manufacturer Nidec's Shigenobu Nagamori, knows a few things about balance. The company he founded has investments across Asia, Europe and the U.S., and has ... ( read original story ...)
Shiki Theatre Company in Japan Reopens With THE LION KING, CATS, ALADDIN, and THE LITTLE MERMAID
Shiki Theatre Company in Japan has announced it is reopening. The company has announced productions of The Lion King, Cats, Aladdin, and The Little Mermaid. ( read original story ...)
Stardom Yokohama Cinderella Results: Kairi Sane Backstage, Debuts, A Faction Disbands
At Stardom Yokohama Cinderella, former WWE Superstar Kairi Sane was backstage watching the show retutning to the promotion since she left for WWE in 2017. Yesterday, Sane tweeted that she would ... ( read original story ...)
The need for a dialogue between crypto businesses and regulators
Regulators and service providers are collaborating as never before to address systemic vulnerabilities of the crypto industry. ( read original story ...)
Every Credit Card a Tribe, Every Crypto Coin a Scaling Debate
Lana Swartz's "New Money" is a book that will force crypto users to ask: What does using ETH or BTC or XLM or ATOM say about me? ( read original story ...)
Unstoppable Olunga: Kenya forward scores brace in Kashiwa Reysol win over Yokohama FC
The striker continued in what is turning out to be a prolific season as he added two more goals to his tally from the 18th league game Kenya centre-forward Michael Olunga earned a brace for Kashiwa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.67%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares ... ( read original story ...)