The government aims to complete plans for the new bonds by the end of the year. Japan’s trade ministry did not immediately respond to a Bloomberg request for comment. ( read original story ...)
Majority of vaccinated people in Tokyo don’t intend to get 3rd COVID shot: survey
As much as 57.7% of people in the Japanese capital who have received one or two coronavirus vaccine shots do not intend to get a third jab, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Extends Participation in International Space Station to 2030
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese education and science minister Keiko Nagaoka said on Friday that Japan will extend its participation in the International Space Station (ISS) programme to 2030, following ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about Japan
Japan is one of the top Asian soccer teams and will look to make an impact in this year’s World Cup. Japan’s Group E opponents are previous winners in Spain and Germany while Costa Rica isn’t the ... ( read original story ...)
I Entertained Men For Money In Tokyo In The ’90s
At night, the streets of Tokyo transform into blinking neon lights. And young, pretty girls on bulletin boards summon men to come in. I passed by these hostess clubs to and from school every day, but ... ( read original story ...)
Shaq, Naomi Osaka, Steph Curry named as defendants in class-action suit against embattled crypto company FTX
A class-action cryptocurrency lawsuit has listed Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, tennis player Naomi Osaka, former NBA mainstay Shaquille O’Neal, and several other celebrities as ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka among those being sued as company she endorsed collapses
You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former world No.1 Naomi Osaka has struggled on court this year and now she is among several elite athletes who are set to be sued. A crypto currency company ... ( read original story ...)
Hoda and Jenna audience member wins trip to Tokyo!
In another round of the Trip-A-Day Giveaway, a deserving audience member spins the wheel and wins a trip to Tokyo, Japan. (Sponsored by Expedia). ( read original story ...)
Japan to Welcome Cruise Ships Back after More than 2 Years — What to Know
“We will create an environment that allows tourists to enjoy their cruise without worry while in Japan,” the country's Transport and Tourism Minister said. Charly Triballeau /Getty Images Japan will ... ( read original story ...)
Carbon Neutrality: Yokohama shifting towards biofuel
Euglena is the main constituent of Yokohama city's biofuel organization. It established a promotional plant to produce bio jet fuel and biofuel for diesel engines from algae and abolished the use of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to second-highest level amid fears of entering new wave
The Tokyo Metropolitan government on Thursday raised its COVID-19 alert to the second-highest level on its four-tier scale. The alert was set at the second-highest level for the first time since Oct. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leader Seeks Steady China Ties in First Meeting With Xi Jinping
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to steady ties with Beijing in his first meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, reflecting the importance to Japan of economic links with China and ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Commits to Play for Japan at 2023 World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani is coming home. The Los Angeles Angels star revealed Thursday he plans to represe Thank you to all the fans that supported me this year. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan tyres OE on Honda ZR-V
Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has begun supplying its Advan dB V552 tyres as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd., for use on its new SUV, the ZR-V. The new SUV will be sold in Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida Urges Open Dialogue With China Leader Xi Ahead of Summit
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese leader Xi to engage in a frank and open discussion ahead of a summit between the two countries being held on Thursday in Thailand. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 9,755 new COVID cases amid fears over 8th wave of pandemic
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo logged 9,755 daily coronavirus cases Thursday, the metropolitan government said, as Japan braces for an eighth wave of infections. The capital exceeded the 10,000 mark the two ... ( read original story ...)