The tower will open the 600-step staircase leading to the main deck so that visitors who stayed home during the virus emergency can exercise. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower reopens after coronavirus shutdown
Tokyo Tower, one of the Japanese capital's major sightseeing spots, reopened its observatories Thursday following nearly two months o ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower visitors are urged to take the stairs to reach the main observation deck
After the state of emergency was lifted earlier this week, Tokyo has slowly begun reopening, starting with the national art museums, shops and department stores. Popular attractions will soon resume ... ( read original story ...)
‘Terrace House Tokyo’ Canceled After Hana Kimura Death
Japanese reality TV show “Terrace House Tokyo” has been canceled following the death on Saturday of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura. The cancellation of the 2019-20 season was ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Fighters’ Villanueva has appendectomy, likely out 4 weeks
Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Christian Villanueva is likely to be sidelined for four weeks after undergoing an appendectomy, the P ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Startup School: Capturing value in crypto through network effects and mechanism design
Andreessen Horowitz’s Crypto Startup School brought together 45 participants from around the U.S. and overseas in a seven-week course to learn how to build crypto companies. Week three of a16z’s Crypt ... ( read original story ...)
My new life in Japan was taking shape — then a massive earthquake hit
Australian Grace is a six-part comic about moving to Japan and discovering what it really means to call somewhere home. This is episode three. Jump back to the beginning here. ABC Life helps you ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan reopens, coronavirus testing slowed by bureaucracy and staff shortages
At the beginning of April, a young Japanese sumo wrestler known as Shobushi came down with a fever. His coaches tried calling a local public health centre to get him a coronavirus test, but the phone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will have a pretty strong recovery in the second half of the year: Economist
Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics expects Japan to come out of the coronavirus pandemic better than many other countries as it has brought the coronavirus under control and the export sector is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reality show ‘Terrace House’ halts production after star’s death
Japanese reality TV show "Terrace House" has suspended its production for the 2019-2020 season after the sudden death of a 22-year-old cast member, it said on its website. ( read original story ...)
Mental health matters: Expert advice for expats in despair in Japan
Most of us have lived through a disaster or crisis, so have some understanding of how to cope and stay resilient. But no one is immune to the effects of stress and pressure, and the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
New Osaka hotel sets sights on summer unveiling
With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel has announced plans for a third-quarter ... ( read original story ...)
The major events that have disrupted sports, from work stoppages to wars to hurricanes
Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused the most widespread disruption the sports world has seen, it’s not the first time they have been paused. Here are other events that have brought sports to ... ( read original story ...)
Just in time for the Cherry Blossoms: Fly business class for cheap to Tokyo or Seoul in 2021
At TPG, we paused traveling to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Local and national governments around the globe are now debating the appropriate levels of isolation and distancing. Before booking ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: Polymath Sees Good Math in Security Tokens
Polymath is creating a global blockchain platform for issuing and investing in security tokens. (Remember, security tokens in the crypto space are defined as digital versions of financial securities ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Japan’s soccer J-League set to restart without fans
Japan’s top-flight soccer league is ready to resume its season within weeks of the country's pro baseball league starting play. The J-League is expected to officially announce its plans on Friday. ( read original story ...)