The former Queensland Reds coach, now at Kintetsu Liners, has witnessed first-hand the rise of rugby in Japan since the World Cup.
Lira firms against dollar as Turkey searches for foreign funds
Turkey officials have held talks with Japan and the UK on setting up currency swap lines, sources tell Reuters.
Virtually Explore 20 of Japan’s Most Iconic Spots
The Olympics—and your dream trip to Japan—may have been canceled this year, but with help from Google Earth, you can still see Japan’s top 20 attractions, including Mount Fuji and Hashima Island.
Hong Kong History Exam Questions Sparks China Rebuke
A history exam question asking Hong Kong students to assess colonial Japan’s occupation of China sparked a rebuke by Beijing on Friday and reignited a row over academic freedoms in the semi-autonomous …
Japan’s Regions Emerge From Virus Emergency While Tokyo Enters ‘New Normal’
A large screen on a building shows live broadcasting of Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s news conference on Japan’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Kabukicho entertainment …
Mythical monster goes viral as Japan prays for end of pandemic
Move over Pokemon and Hello Kitty, in coronavirus-hit Japan, a new character has captured hearts and hopes: Amabie, a beak-nosed, long-locked mythical mermaid monster said to repel plagues. Amabie’s …
Japan’s Juicy Bank Dividends Defy a Perfect Storm of Profit Pressure
For years Japan’s major banks roamed overseas for returns, a strategy that has suffered this year. Their generous dividends remain, but they are the last point of attraction for the stocks.
Japan bank SMFG’s annual profit misses view, flags virus costs in current year
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group , Japan’s second largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a smaller than expected full-year net profit and flagged 450 billion yen ($4.20 billion) of credit …
England and Wales tours to Japan off as World Rugby postpones July Tests
World Rugby has called off the July tour matches in the southern hemisphere and is looking at rearranging them for October …
Fight The Power: Japan Teen Plans Lawsuit Over Gaming Advice
A Japanese teen is standing up for his right to play hours of video games, crowdfunding for a lawsuit to challenge local government guidelines on limiting video gaming by children. The 17-year-old, …