Japanese crowdfunding companies said they have enjoyed a surge in business during the pandemic-induced economic havoc, as they quickly connect cash-strapped firms to people keen to donate, lend or ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips ahead of long weekend, railways hit by virus
Japanese shares dipped on Wednesday as investors locked in recent gains ahead of a long weekend, with a rise in domestic coronavirus cases weighing on major railway operators. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan’s Kyoto, tech winners help bank weather coronavirus-induced tourism slump
Bank of Kyoto, a regional lender based in the ancient Japanese city, has a unique buffer against the hit to tourism from the coronavirus - dividends from local high-tech heavyweights. After thriving ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Leader Says Stay Home, Australia Hits Record: Virus Update
Tokyo’s governor told residents to avoid unnecessary trips outdoors over a four-day weekend as total cases in the city surpassed 10,000. Australia’s coronavirus caseload hit a record, driven by a ... ( read original story ...)
Media Advisory – Hey Hamilton: Tokyo Smoke is rolling into the neighbourhood
HAMILTON, ON, July 21, 2020 /CNW/ - Tokyo Smoke, Canada's award-winning, design focused cannabis retailer with Ontario roots, is rolling into Hamilton this week. Located in the heart of downtown ... ( read original story ...)
Confusion swirls as Japan launches tourism campaign amid virus surge
Japan on Wednesday kicked off a national travel campaign aimed at reviving its battered tourism industry, but the effort has drawn heavy criticism amid a jump in new coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Aichi Pref. in central Japan records single-day high of 53 new coronavirus infections
A total of 53 novel coronavirus infections were recorded in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi on July 21, it was announced -- the highes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GoTo domestic tourism push stalls amid fears of Covid-19 ‘disaster’
Surge in cases forces the government to create an exclusion zone around the capital and pay out for cancellations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan June industrial output seen rebounding from pandemic slump: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial output likely rebounded in June from the near double-digit decline in the previous month, in a sign factory activity may have bottomed out from the deep slump caused by the ... ( read original story ...)
Marriott International Opens 800th Property in Asia Pacific
MAR] today announces the opening of its 800th property in Asia Pacific, the JW Marriott Nara in Japan. The opening marks the entry of the JW Marriott brand into Japan. The company also expects the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips ahead of long weekend, cyclicals supported
Japanese shares dipped on Wednesday as investors locked in recent gains ahead of a long weekend, though expectations of fresh stimulus in Europe and the United States underpinned many cyclical shares. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tourism Plan Excludes Tokyo
Japan has kicked off a domestic travel campaign to support the ailing tourism sector in the country, and it doesn’t include Tokyo. The decision to proceed with this “Go To” program of discount ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo 2020 sponsors coming onboard: CEO Muto
CEO Toshiro Muto has told Reuters the organising committee expects to take on several new sponsors in the coming months despite businesses being hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Delayed and downsized, but will Tokyo Olympics be greener?
The delay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics forced by the coronavirus pandemic means next year's Games will be smaller and simpler, but will that make them more sustainable? Tokyo 2020 organisers have said s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor warns city needs ‘victory’ against coronavirus to keep 2020 Olympics on track
"In order to realize such hopeful games, we will continue to do our best to fight against the infectious disease," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
From sports gear to flying cars, Mizuno hits all fields
OSAKA -- A mysterious pair of sneakers created ... "At this point, there's no knowing what new business will contribute [to earnings], or how much," President Akito Mizuno told Nikkei. ( read original story ...)