Business Nissan to retrench further in new plan to focus on U.S., Japan, China. Posted . Nissan will reportedly pull back from Europe and elsewhere to focus on the United States, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears over second wave
Shinzo Abe says lockdown measures will remain in place in all regions until 31 May ... ( read original story ...)
‘The fight is always somewhere in us’: Asian American history and a Little Tokyo combo meal
The revival of Tokyo Gardens' classic chashu shumai has been a much-needed bright spot during the pandemic — and a reminder of the resiliency of L.A.'s Asian American community. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Robot staff greet Tokyo governor at virus hotel | Charlotte Observer
Robot staff debuted at a Tokyo hotel for mild coronavirus patients under a plan to free up beds at overburdened hospitals. ( read original story ...)
Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura moves to get Osaka back in business by midmonth despite pandemic
Despite the state of emergency, the governor appears eager to get businesses reopened before the government's expected extension ends. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency amid fears second wave could cripple Tokyo hospitals
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has extended the country’s state emergency until the end of the month, amid warnings that relaxing social distancing advice too early could flood already crowded ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo aquarium asks people to call their “lonely” eels
World Tokyo aquarium asks people to call their "lonely" eels. Posted . With no visitors gazing into their tank these days, staff at the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo have come up with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan extends state of emergency as coronavirus keeps spreading
Official leading COVID-19 response says number of new cases coming down, but not fast enough with hospitals still struggling. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Nissan to retrench further in new plan to focus on U.S., Japan, China
Nissan Motor Co Ltd will pull back from Europe and elsewhere to focus on the United States, China and Japan under a plan that represents a new strategic direction for the embattled carmaker, ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan extends state of emergency as global cases top 3.5m
President’s pandemic taskforce said vaccine would take 18 months; Brazil passes 100,000 cases; New Zealand records no new cases for first time ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe set to extend state of emergency until end-May
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to extend the country's state of emergency on Monday until the end of May following a meeting of the government's coronavirus task force later in the day. ( read original story ...)
Japan Extends Virus State Of Emergency Until May 31
Japan's prime minister on Monday extended a state of emergency over the coronavirus until the end of May, as the government warned it was too soon to lift restrictions. "I will extend the period of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe extends state of emergency to May 31
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he had decided to extend the country's national state of emergency to May 31. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional work culture takes precedence over physical distancing in Tokyo
Japan's workers are encouraged to stay home and practice physical distancing by the government, and companies are asked to scale back or close amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But in Tokyo, the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Releases Its Sustainability Pre-games Report
The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games published its Sustainability Pre-games Report ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny Nagoya game studio finds Nintendo stardom via Sony’s obsolete Vita
Petit Depotto reasoned that by sticking with that platform, they were giving their title the best chance of being noticed. ( read original story ...)