Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay Plans to Kick Off in One Month
Torchbearers will be allowed to run without wearing a mask The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is to start in a month, which should be a sign that the troubled Olympics are on track to begin on July 23.

Katy Perry vacation in Hawaii with her fiance Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are more in love than ever; Although their relationship was already perfect, when he became a father, his fervor was rekindled.

Asian shares jump after Powell nixes rate hike fears
TOKYO/MIAMI (Reuters) – Asian stocks jumped on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed interest rates would stay low for a long time, calming market fears that higher inflation might prompt the central bank to tighten the monetary spigot.

Tokyo 2020 organisers warn against big gatherings during torch relay
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee said on Thursday they could suspend the upcoming torch relay should big gatherings raise coronavirus infection risks, asking spectators to support by clapping.

Japan reportedly set to halt new development aid to Myanmar
Anti-coup protesters hold placards as they protest against the military coup Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Yangon, Myanmar.

The COVID-19 vaccine will not be mandatory for athletes at the Tokyo Olympics
The coronavirus vaccine “will not be mandatory” for athletes participating in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Japan’s Sports Minister Tamayo Marukawa said Wednesday.

Japan December final leading indicator index 95.3 vs 94.9 prelim
Latest data released by the Japanese Cabinet Office - 25 February 2021 Coincident index 88.3 vs 87.8 prelim Slight delay in the release by the source.The preliminary report can be found here.

Sports roundup: Golf without Tiger? Now it’s closer to reality
Associated Press The PGA Tour without Tiger Woods was always inevitable purely because of age.His shattered right leg from his SUV flipping down a hill on a sweeping road through coastal Los Angeles suburbs only brings that closer.

Washington's Tiny Islands Fetish Could Endanger the American People
Most Americans likely do not realize the U.S. defense treaty with Japan does not just entail a commitment to help defend the heavily populated Japanese home islands.

Tokyo 2020 organisers warn against big gatherings during torch relay
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee said on Thursday they could suspend the upcoming torch relay should big gatherings raise coronavirus infection risks, asking spectators to support by clapping.

Tokyo Olympic torch relay may be suspended if large crowds form
The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee released a set of coronavirus countermeasures Thursday for the nationwide torch relay leading up to the games this summer, including the possibility of temporarily suspending the event if large crowds form along the route.

Heat Sealing Equipment Market Analysis and 2027 Forecasts for United States, Europe, Japan and China Markets
A heat sealing equipment is a machine that is used to seal products, packaging, and other thermoplastic materials by using heat.Advancement in technology and increasing automation is one of the major factors that contribute to the growth of the heat sealing equipment market.

Olympic torch relay to begin March 25th
Published: Feb. 24, 2021 at 9:39 PM MST|Updated: seconds ago TOKYO (KKTV) - The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics is set to start March 25.

AirAsia Japan closure has cost group $80 million so far
AirAsia Japan’s closure has cost the Malaysia-based AirAsia Group nearly $80 million over three quarters.AirAsia Group owns 48.9% of the joint venture carrier, which ceased operations in October and filed for bankruptcy in the following month.

Apple was Japan's largest smartphone brand in 2020 with a 47.3% market share
International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its report on the Japan Mobile Phone and Smartphone Markets respectively for Q4 2020 as well as the year 2020 as a whole.Unsurprisingly, Apple was the most popular brand.

Cautious Asian nations start deploying vaccine now proven elsewhere
After sitting on the sidelines as the U.S. and Europe plowed headlong into vaccinating against COVID-19, the parts of the world that contained the novel coronavirus most successfully are now starting to administer shots.

Kioxia Commences Construction of New Fabrication Facility at Yokkaichi Plant to Support Sixth-Generation 3D Flash Memory Production
YOKKAICHI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2021-- Kioxia Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions, today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab7) at Yokkaichi Plant in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

Olympics: Vaccines 'encouraged' but not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo: IOC VP Coates
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Australia makes it into the top 10 nations with the most effective soft power - as New Zealand charges up the ranks faster than any other country
Australia has landed itself in the top 10 nations with the most effective soft power, closely followed by New Zealand.

Japan mulls suspending new Myanmar development assistance spending
Japan is considering suspending new development assistance to Myanmar in response to the military coup earlier this month, government sources said Thursday.
