The final of Japan’s Top League club competition on Sunday will mark the end of one of world rugby’s most distinguished and influential recent playing careers. Japan winger Kenki Fukuoka will retire …
Japan’s economy shrinks 5.1% as pandemic dries up spending
The Japanese economy contracted at an annual rate of 5.1% in January-March, slammed by a plunge in spending over the coronavirus pandemic, according to government data released Tuesday.
Covid drags down Japan’s first-quarter growth
Japan’s economic output fell 1.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2021, a drop of 5.1 per cent at an annualised rate, as a renewed Covid-19 state of emergency bit into consumer spending. The decline …
U.S. Navy drones to move from Guam to Japan
Two U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton drone aircraft will move from Guam to Japan this month, Japan’s defense ministry announced.
Poll: In Japan, a majority of people are opposed to Tokyo hosting Summer Olympics amid the pandemic
As Japan deals with its fourth wave of coronavirus infections, a new poll published Monday has found that a vast majority of residents are opposed to Tokyo hosting this year’s Olympic games. The Tokyo …
Japan Self‐Defense Forces launches a large-scale Covid-19 vaccination centres in Tokyo and Osaka
Japan Self‐Defense Forces’ officer salute during a launch ceremony for Japan Self‐Defense Forces’ large-scale Covid-19 vaccination centres in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, May 17, 2021. This centre will …
World View: Sao Paulo, Japan, Samoa, W.H.O.
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China backs South Korea’s criticism of Fukushima water dump
China expressed support for a South Korean decision to raise concerns about Japan’s resolve to dump treated radioactive water with the international community.
Japan’s Brazil Venture Capital announces first close of $9M second fund
In 2020, startup investment in Brazil reached US$3.5 billion, up 30% from the previous year, while the number of unicorns in 2020 increased by 3 to 14. Meanwhile, that in Japan reached US$4.32 …
Japan’s Brazil Venture Capital announces first close of $9M second fund
In 2020, startup investment in Brazil reached US$3.5 billion, up 30% from the previous year, while the number of unicorns in 2020 increased by 3 to 14. Meanwhile, that in Japan reached US$4.32 …