But against this backdrop of apparent success, critics say the true extent of the crisis in Japan is unknown given relatively low rates of testing. As of May 11, the health ministry said there had ... ( read original story ...)
DoubleVerify Opens Japan Office, Appoints Tenured Industry Leader to Head Business Operations
DoubleVerify ("DV"), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, today announced the appointment of seasoned digital media industry executive, Takashi Takeda, to ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan government holds virus task force meeting
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 ...)
Japan’s central bank gets its first woman executive director in 138 years
Japan's central bank just appointed its first woman executive director, Tokiko Shimizu, during a sweeping reshuffle of its personnel. ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to End State of Emergency for Most Regions; Tokyo to Remain on Alert: Media
Japan is expected to lift the state of emergency for 39 of its 47 prefectures on Thursday, local media reported, while the capital Tokyo is set to keep restrictions in place until it sees a convincing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan’s Takeda treatment trial could start in July, global cases top 4.3 million
The treatment would be based on antibodies from people who have recovered, Reuters reported, citing Takeda executives. ( read original story ...)
Japan preps ice-cold face masks for summer heat
Medical fears of a heat stroke pandemic during Japan’s hot and humid summer months are prompting a rush to develop face masks that keep the wearer cool. About 1,000 people die from heat stroke every ... ( read original story ...)
A novel proangiogenic B cell subset is increased in cancer and chronic inflammation
B cells contribute to immune responses through the production of immunoglobulins, antigen presentation, and cytokine production. Several B cell subsets with distinct functions and polarized cytokine ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Chinatown restaurants start drive-thru service
A group of about 20 restaurants in Yokohama's Chinatown started a drive-through service Wednesday as part of efforts to retain customers amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Customers who order by ... ( read original story ...)
The real problem with the cruise industry
Cruise ships have garnered unprecedented global news media attention in 2020. But little of it has been favorable. In February, Diamond Princess was forced to quarantine in Yokoha ... ( read original story ...)
Family identifies body found off Kaena Point as missing diver, 15
Family members have identified the body found off of Kaena Point today as the missing 15-year-old boy, according to Honolulu Fire spokesman Capt. Jeffrey Roache. Firefighters found the teenager ... ( read original story ...)
Farah feels Tokyo delay could help 10,000m title defense
Multiple Olympic champion Mo Farah has been looking at the positives that come with a postponed Olympics until 2021, as it gives him extra time to train and defend his 10,000 meter title. Having ... ( read original story ...)
Every breath you take: Tokyo utilities track daily habits in real time
TOKYO -- Tokyo's power and water utilities will share real-time grid data as part ... Roughly 120 companies have signed on to Grid Data Bank, including wireless carrier KDDI and property developer ... ( read original story ...)
Las Vegas Sands plans in Japan are ‘unreachable,’ Adelson says
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson has decided to stray from plans to open a resort in Japan. The resort company indicated it will no longer ... ( read original story ...)
UK Lays Groundwork For Post-Brexit Japan Trade Deal
Brexit trade agreement with Japan on Wednesday, vowing to use Tokyo's deal with the European Union as the basis for the new accord. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms say no to leaving China despite Tokyo’s subsidies
The Japanese government is handing out subsidies to companies willing to move their supply chains away from China, but analysts say it will unlikely result in any large-scale exodus. As part of a ... ( read original story ...)