The metropolitan government on Monday entered phase two of its three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo falls short of 1 virus goal but enters ‘Step 2’ on reopening
The Tokyo metropolitan government on June 1 entered “Step 2” of its three-stage road map on easing business restrictions despite failing to tick all the boxes in its guidelines concerning the novel ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends at 3-month high as many businesses restart in Tokyo
Tokyo stocks rose Monday with the benchmark Nikkei topping the 22,000 mark for the first time in three months as optimism grew on the phased business restart in the capital despite fears of another ... ( read original story ...)
Biotech-Heavy ‘Nasdaq of Japan’ Is Asia’s Best-Performing Index
Japan’s Mothers Index recovered to the 1,000 point milestone for the first time since December 2018 as the coronavirus pandemic became an unexpected tailwind for the startup board. ( read original story ...)
Apple Reopening Flagship Tokyo Stores as Japan Eases Restriction
Apple Inc. is set to reopen its biggest stores in Japan from midday on Wednesday, bringing its physical retail network back online in one of its biggest markets.Shuttered after the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi’s jet globalization plans fail to take off
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries marks a milestone in its aviation ambitions on Monday by integrating the commercial jet business of Canada's Bombardier, even as doubts grow about the Japanese company's ... ( read original story ...)
Protests spark virus fears in US; South Korea sees new cases | Charlotte Observer
Protests around the U.S. against police brutality have sparked fears of a further spread of the coronavirus, while South Korea is reporting a steady rise in cases around the capital after appearing to ... ( read original story ...)
New Gundam Factory in Yokohama to feature a moving 18-metre-tall Gundam robot
More details will be announced later, but it is anticipated that the new opening will be scheduled for the end of the year. [January 23, 2020] The Port of Yokohama is about to get a whole lot more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan parliament to debate second extra budget for pandemic relief next week
Japan's government will submit to parliament early next week a second extra budget to fund a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic, Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Manila eases lockdown as Japan considers allowing visitors from selected countries
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown ... ( read original story ...)
I started to miss brazenly beautiful Japan before I’d even left
There are so many bars, alleyways, shops and gardens I want to explore – but right now, its confidence and self-assurance seem unimaginable ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Japan
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan early Monday, the country's meteorological agency reported. According to a statement, the epicenter of the quake was in the eastern part ... ( read original story ...)
For managers in Asia, it’s almost business as usual
Pacific region are leading the way globally in returning to their offices after months of home lockdowns — but they're not rushing. Managers in markets where the coronavirus has been brought to heel — ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree reopens after 3-month closure
Japan's tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree, has reopened to the public after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering re-opening door to some foreigners: media
Japan is considering re-opening its borders to travellers from selected countries which have low levels of coronavirus infections, as it begins to ease restrictions put in place earlier this year to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning
The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China's decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. The ... ( read original story ...)