Hokkaido Raises Coronavirus Alert

Sapporo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)--The government of Hokkaido raised on Wednesday the novel coronavirus alert from Stage 1, the lowest level under its five-tier COVID-19 warning system, to Stage 2, ... ( read original story ...)

Adrian Zecha plans Japan debut

Fans of legendary hotel designer Adrian Zecha and of the quiet charm of Japan’s ryokans will be thrilled to hear these two elements are to unite with the formation of a new brand, Azumi. Zecha, who ... ( read original story ...)

Lower House plenary session in Tokyo

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga listens to a question during a Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)