Invented in Japan and first introduced at Tokyo 1964, judo is coming home. Judo, Japan and the Olympics have an inextricable bond. The sport was created in the late 19th century by the revered Jigoro …
Japan firms see no immediate fix for virus pain, some eye better productivity: Reuters poll
Nearly half of Japan’s companies have no immediate plans in place to help counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although a third of those surveyed in a Reuters poll indicated they were …
Need a fake relative? Werner Herzog uncovers Japan’s ‘exploding’ family rental business.
Werner Herzog continues to prove to be one of world cinema’s greatest gifts, from his intimate yet wondrous documentaries (Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Into Inferno) to his narrative …
Japan highlights F-35 acquisition, military ops amid pandemic in new whitepaper
In its latest whitepaper, Japan has discussed its impending acquisition of F-35B fighter jets and highlighted efforts by regional militaries to expand their influence and activities despite the …
U.S. Military Coronavirus Cases Climb in Japan, Straining Ties
Japan’s defense minister accused the U.S. military of lax coronavirus controls after infections at a Marine Corps base more than doubled and three Americans allegedly ignored Japanese quarantine rules …
World Bank, partners provide US$1 million for Lao Covid-19 control
The Ministry of Health, World Bank, and the Embassies of Australia, Germany, and Japan held a joint press conference recently to announce a grant of US$1 million from the Pandemic Emergency Financing …
Japan is seriously considering to issue digital currency – report
Japan’s government is said to be seriously considering issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).The post Japan is seriously considering to issue digital currency – report appeared first on The …
Japan’s Blue-Chip Index Has New Member: Tokyo Exchange Operator
Japan Exchange Group Inc. will join Japan’s Nikkei 225, becoming the index’s latest entrant following the buyout of Sony Financial Holdings.The operator of the Tokyo and Osaka exchanges will join the …
Daily Markets: Full Plate As Investors Digest Earnings, Positive Covid-19 News, And U.S.-China Tensions
Despite comments from the Bank of Japan that it sees further economic risks to the downside, Asian equities finished trading today on a positive note save f …
Worldwide: Japan Debates Reopening Business Travel To And From China, Taiwan, Singapore And Other Countries
The Japanese government will look to begin discussions around mid-July to resume flights for certain qualified business purposes to China, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, …