Naomi Osaka has given a shoutout to an Australian Open ball girl who was pictured grinning in delight after the Japanese star's recent Australian Open victory. The 23-year-old took out her second ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s no-fun torch relay douses Olympic excitement
Spectators are told to refrain from shouting and cheering — and ideally, watch online — as the flame passes through Japan. ( read original story ...)
1st death confirmed in Feb 13 northeastern Japan earthquake
A man in his 50s has died at his home in the city of Fukushima, the first confirmed fatality in a strong earthquake that hit the region earlier this month, the local government said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei reclaims 30,000-mark as economic optimism swells
Japan's Nikkei index closed above the 30,000-mark on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell views signalled that interest rates will remain low for an extended period. ( read original story ...)
How to Trade the Nikkei 225 Index [Tokyo Stock Exchange]
It doesn't get much publicity, yet it's a major stock index. This is the Nikkei 225 Index - an important indicator of the Japanese and world economy. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes below 30,000 mark
TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Wednesday, closing below the 30,000 milestone for the first time in seven sessions, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s sweet message to Australian Open ball girl
Five days after securing her fourth grand slam singles title, Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka has taken time to reflect on a successful Australian Open campaign. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Organizers Convene Gender Committee After Sexism Uproar
Japan announced plans to push ahead with a nationwide Olympic torch relay just as International Olympic Committee officials appeared to extend a deadline for deciding whether foreign fans could attend ... ( read original story ...)
‘No cheering’: Tokyo Olympics fans asked to stick to clapping during torch relay
People who turn out to catch a glimpse of the Olympic torch during its journey through Japan from the end of next month will be asked to applaud rather than cheer passing runners, and the event could ... ( read original story ...)
International runners unlikely at Tokyo Olympic torch relay
International runners will be unlikely to take part in the Olympic torch relay to start on March 25, Tokyo 2020 organizers said here on Thursday. Tokyo 2020 COO Yukihiko Nunomura said at a news ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccines ‘encouraged’ but not compulsory for athletes at Tokyo: Coates
Athletes are being encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics but it will not be compulsory, IOC Vice President John Coates said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Helicopters, firefighters battle 2 forest fires in Japan
A forest fire broke out in a rural area north of Tokyo on Thursday, near another blaze burning for a fourth day. One man suffered burns and was hospitalized, and firefighters have been deployed, said ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese supermarket sells cans of beer damaged in earthquake as ‘brave heroes’
Unfortunately for the supermarket, some casualties of this natural disaster included roughly 40 cans of beer, which were dented and scuffed during the quake. But of course, you're bound to come across ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly set to halt new development aid to Myanmar
Japan is finalizing plans to halt new development aid to Myanmar, the Asahi Shimbun daily reported on Thursday, as Western allies impose sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Cases in Japan by Prefecture (October and November 2020)
An archive of news updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan from October to November 2020. Click here for the latest updates. Japan confirms 1,447 new cases, the drop below 2,000 reflecting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic torch relay may be suspended if large crowds form
The committee said it will encourage fans to watch live online broadcasts of the 121-day event, starting March 25, to prevent overcrowding on roadsides. Those watching in person are asked to wear face ... ( read original story ...)