Tokyo reported 47 new cases of the novel coronavirus Sunday, the first time the capital has recorded over 40 infections in a single day since May 5. ( read original story ...)
More people moving to rural areas across Japan as new lifestyles emerge due to virus
While teleworking practices and distance learning are becoming normal in Japan amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, more people have been dra ... ( read original story ...)
Quakes strike off coast of Japan, Taiwan
A strong but deep 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southwest Japan early Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. ( read original story ...)
New boss has his eyes on premium prize at Infiniti
The Infiniti premium marque has seen four global brand chiefs in the last year and a half. The latest boss, now just two weeks into the job, is promising yet more change. But Peyman Kargar, who ... ( read original story ...)
How Imperial Japan’s Pacific Blitzkrieg Was Decisively Crushed At Coral Sea
Many history books say the turning point of the Pacific War was the Battle of Midway in June 1942. But a month before Midway, in a patch of ocean 3,500 miles away near the coast of Australia, there ... ( read original story ...)
No tsunami threat to Hawaii following 6.6-magnitude earthquake near Japan
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a 6.6-magnitude earthquake near Japan this morning. The earthquake was reported early this morning just 84 miles from Amami, Kagoshima, Japan, according ... ( read original story ...)
6.7-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — A strong but deep 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southwest Japan early Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no ... ( read original story ...)
No tsunami threat after 6.7 quake shakes Japan
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan did not generate a Pacific-wide tsunami, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake occurred Saturday at 5:51 a.m., Hawaii ... ( read original story ...)
No tsunami threat to Hawaii following 6.7-magnitude earthquake near Japan
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii following a 6.7-magnitude earthquake near Japan this morning. The earthquake was reported near Ryukuyu Islands Japan at 5:51 a.m. today, according to the National ... ( read original story ...)
This Is the One Reason Imperial Japan Attacked America at Pearl Harbor
Tokyo needed new oil supplies to wage its war in China and the only way to get them would be to attack Washington's allies in the Pacific. ( read original story ...)
80% of venues secured for next year’s Games – Tokyo 2020
TOKYO 2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING, NEWS CONFERENCE WITH TOKYO 2020 CEO, TOSHIRO MUTO, FILE FOOTAGE OF TOKYO 2020 VENUES, MAIN PRESS CENTRE AND ATHLETES' VILLAGE SHOWS: TOKYO, JAPAN (JUNE 12, 2020) ... ( read original story ...)
4 reasons to visit the ‘snow paradise’ of Sapporo this summer
Sapporo, Japan has more than just snow - hot springs, charming mountains and rivers, beer, museums, and delicious noodles to name a few. ( read original story ...)
Why Imperial Japan Really, Really Hated This American Submarine
This submarine caused a lot of damage and would complete many missions. Here is her story. At 12:30 am, October 9, 1943, Commander Edward S. Hutchinson spotted his first targets as a submarine ... ( read original story ...)
Fukuoka expected to miss Olympics to pursue medical studies
Japan speedster Kenki Fukuoka reportedly will forego the chance to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 24 new COVID-19 cases as capital sees 20-plus infections for third straight day
Tokyo reported 24 new cases of novel coronavirus infections Saturday, a level slightly lower than the 25 logged the previous day but the third straight day ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Will Be Safe, Governor Says
Tokyo 2020 became the first Olympics ever postponed in peacetime earlier this year as the coronavirus marched across the globe, upending lives and forcing the cancellation of sporting and cultural ... ( read original story ...)