Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump march ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan January 20, 2021. ( read original story ...)
More Stores Shutter in Tokyo’s High-End Ginza Six Mall Amid Travel Bans
More than a dozen stores closed in Tokyo's high-end Ginza Six mall this week as the coronavirus pandemic kept big-spending foreign tourists and other luxury shoppers away from an upscale shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign visitors to Japan fall 87 percent in 2020 to a 22-year low
With the novel coronavirus pandemic raging in Japan and around the world, the number of foreign visitors to Japan fell in 2020 to a level not seen in 22 years. The Japan Tourism Agency on Jan. 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Plenitude deal to buy Osaka hotel falls through
Property firm Plenitude Bhd said a deal entered by its indirect subsidiary to acquire a hotel in Osaka, Japan has been terminated. ( read original story ...)
Osaka pushes unification to bolster IR casino efforts
Osaka plans to merge its city and prefecture governments to better rollout infrastructure projects, like a new integrated resort casino. ( read original story ...)
Slow Covid Vaccine Distribution Adds to Tokyo Olympics Woes
Lagging vaccinations in the U.S. and a skeptical Japanese public complicate the Games, now six months away. ( read original story ...)
Vandalism suspected in dozens of gashes found in 16th century Japanese castle
Cuts have been found in 30 spots inside Okayama Castle, including the moon-viewing turret -- a nationally designated important cultural pro ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares hit a record high after Yellen calls for big spending
Asian shares climbed to a record high on Wednesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen advocated for a hefty fiscal relief package to help the world’s largest economy ride out a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc faces potential forced sell-off of cross-shareholdings
Corporate Japan is facing a historic reshuffle of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and aggressive new guidelines from proxy advisers designed to compel a selldown of the country’s widely criticised ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign Visitors to Japan at 22-Year Low in 2020 on Coronavirus Curbs
The entrance gate to the normally crowded Kiyomizu temple, a favourite location among tourists, is pictured amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Kyoto, Japan, July 21, 2020. Picture ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance watchdog to oversee banks’ climate change policies
Japan's Financial Services Agency will urge banks and companies to accelerate decarbonization by adding climate change measures to its bank guidance policy, favoring companies that want to invest in ... ( read original story ...)
General health checkups may detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
A research team led by Nagoya University in Japan has found that blood pressure, the hematocrit, and serum cholesterol levels change in patients with Parkinson's disease long before the onset of motor ... ( read original story ...)
Monitoring simple health vitals may help detect early signs of Parkinson’s
Changes in blood pressure, hematocrit and cholesterol levels — vital signs often collected at routine health screenings — may help physicians detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease, finds research ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics ‘will take place this summer’, even without vaccinations, organisers say
Tokyo Olympics organisers tell BBC Scotland they are not willing to see the event held behind closed doors - and that the Games "will take place this summer". ( read original story ...)
Osaka asks private hospitals for more beds for coronavirus patients
The emergency request, made to a hospital group, is based on the special measures law on the fight against the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-London 2012 chief Mills feels Tokyo Games unlikely to go ahead
The former deputy chairman of the 2012 London Olympic organising committee said on Tuesday he would be planning for a cancellation if in charge of the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)