NAGOYA -- A police sergeant who handed acquaintances illegal stimulants to concoct drug busts for which he was commended was reported to public prosecutors on Oct. 16, facing accusations of possession ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe’s vision
Japan’s new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, leaves Sunday on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping tells Japan’s Prime Minister he shares concerns over North Korean kidnappings
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed understanding about the issue of Japanese citizens kidnapped by North Korea during his first talks with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga last month, diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
ACT Japan Forum’s response on heavy rainfalls in the south
English News and Press Release on Japan about Food and Nutrition, Shelter and Non-Food Items, Flood and more; published on 17 Oct 2020 by ACT Alliance ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to shred its paper habit. Could it finally leave the fax behind?
Japan’s government, which sometimes seems hopelessly addicted to paper and faxes, also began to realize the system wasn’t working. Doctors were overwhelmed with paperwork, public health offices were ... ( read original story ...)
New virus cases in Tokyo hit 235, up by 51; severe cases total 23
Fresh cases of the new coronavirus in Tokyo reached 235 on Oct. 17, an increase of 51 from the previous day’s total of 184. Among the 235 new cases, 64 patients were in their 20s, 44 in their 30s, 36 ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a Series of Actor Suicides Raises Uneasy Questions About Pandemic Stressors
A series of suicides in the Japanese entertainment world, including reality TV star Kimura Hana in May, actor Miura Haruma in July and actresses Ashina Sei and Takeuchi Yuko in September, have raised ... ( read original story ...)
Police officer fired, reported to prosecutors over fake drug busts in Japan
A police sergeant who handed acquaintances illegal stimulants to concoct drug busts for which he was commended was reported to public prosec ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka merger would affect residents and outsiders alike
The planned move to merge the city's administrative wards could give officials more freedom to attract tourists and businesses. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 count again jumps above 200
Tokyo confirmed 235 new cases of the novel coronavirus Saturday, the metropolitan government said, again rising above the 200-mark after recording 184 case ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga Sends Offering To Controversial War Shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga sent a ritual offering Saturday to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine, which is seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of the nation's past militarism, ... ( read original story ...)
Atari seeks new cachet with crypto — and a return to hardware
Atari, is readying its first new hardware in more than 20 years. The Atari VCS will come with a twist — a way for gamers to spend a cryptocurrency while they play. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine for War Dead: NHK
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has sent an offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead to coincide with its autumn festival, public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday. It ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Dump Fukushima Wastewater Into Ocean
The government is reportedly planning to slowly dump more than 1 million tons of treated water contaminated in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)
Reports: Japan set to release treated Fukushima water into the sea
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant suffered several nuclear meltdowns back in 2011 after an earthquake and tsunami hit the area. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka poses in bikini after trolls criticise swimsuit photos
US Open champion shared three photos of herself in a white bikini on the beach on Thurdday. Naomi, whose 23rd birthday is today, appears to be celebrating with a vacation. ( read original story ...)