TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese city of Osaka has issued an urgent plea for citizens to donate plastic raincoats to hospitals running short of protective gear for staff treating coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan baseball delayed again, no date set for resumption
Nippon Professional Baseball’s season openers will not take place in May due to the new coronavirus pandemic, with no firm date set for the start ... ( read original story ...)
‘Please avoid going out,’ Japan’s Abe appeals as coronavirus crisis widens
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a forceful appeal to the nation on Friday to stay indoors to avoid further coronavirus contagion, in his starkest remarks since the crisis began. New cases hit ... ( read original story ...)
West Japan Red Cross calling for blood donations as pandemic response causes shortages
A local Red Cross Society in this western Japan city is calling for the public to donate blood as hospitals across Japan fac･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
It’s 2021 or never for Tokyo Olympics, says IOC’s Dick Pound
It could be 2021 or never for the Tokyo Olympics. Dick Pound, Canada's long-time International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, said he doesn't foresee being able to delay the Tokyo Games another year. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles motivated for Tokyo Olympics despite retirement delay
Simone Biles, winner of four Olympic gold medals, has admitted to doubts over whether she could train an extra year for the postponed Tokyo Games - but now wants to prove she can be even better at ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to decide Monday whether to issue business suspension request
Osaka/Nagoya – Osaka Prefecture will make a final decision Monday on whether to issue a business suspension request under a state of emergency over the new coronavirus, according to Gov. Hirofumi ... ( read original story ...)
78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid
This attack against major Japanese cities — Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya and Kobe — would take a combined effort of the U.S. Navy and Army Air Forces. The mission consisted of sixteen B-25 medium ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens Of Chrome Extensions Discovered Emptying Crypto Wallets
Crypto wallets are built to be highly secure, but that security can easily be undone by a bit of devious impersonation. ( read original story ...)
Japan is giving its citizens $930 of free money, joining the US in handing out stimulus checks during the coronavirus pandemic
Japan's Prime Minister Abe Shinzo intends to hand out about $1,000 in coronavirus aid relief for each citizen. ( read original story ...)
COLA Changes Will Bump Paychecks for Many Japan-Based Troops, USFJ Leader Says
Some service members in Japan saw a welcome surprise in their paychecks Wednesday after the cost-of-living allowance increased across the region, a U.S. Forces Japan official said during a ... ( read original story ...)
Over 300,000 sign petition for probe into suicide of Japanese official in Moritomo scandal
(Mainichi) OSAKA -- Over 300,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Japanese government and Diet to set up a third-party panel to probe the suicide of a Finance Ministry official amid a ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan PM Abe wants more social distancing
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games won’t provide much economic stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start" Japan's economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe backs WHO on coronavirus, in contrast with ally Trump
Japanese expressed support on Friday for the role of the World Health Organization in the campaign against the new coronavirus, in contrast with U.S. President Donald Trump who has vowed to cut U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan offers $930 virus stimulus payment to all residents
Japan will offer a cash payment of 100,000 yen ($930) to every resident, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Friday, as measures to contain the coronavirus decimate the world's third-top economy. "We ... ( read original story ...)