Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said on Monday that the committee will decide on rules for limiting spectators in April. Hashimoto said she hopes to reach consensus among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
Japan's biggest airline ANA said Monday it aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 through new technology, emissions trading and other efforts. ( read original story ...)
China Says Invited by IAEA to Join Group Over Japan’s Fukushima Water Plan
China said on Monday the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) had confirmed it would invite Chinese experts to join the working group carrying out work on Japan's plan for disposal of contaminated ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Corpses likely of brother and sister found in residence in Nishiyodogawa
Osaka Prefectural Police launched an investigation after the discovery of two corpses in a residence in Osaka City on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party loses 3 key elections in blow to Suga
Japan’s ruling party lost all three parliamentary by-elections held Sunday, loosening Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s grip on power ahead of national elections later this year. Suga said he takes ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition by-election wins sting Japan’s prime minister
Yoshihide Suga has suffered a setback in his first electoral test as Japan’s prime minister after opposition parties won a string of victories in by-elections across the country. Defeats for the ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi Kasei Renews Membership in Business Call to Action Led by United Nations Development Programme
Asahi Kasei renewed its membership in the Business Call to Action (BCtA) led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in February 2021 with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo should promote ties with Beijing and Seoul despite tensions, diplomat says
"Japan would end up suffering a loss if it turns its back on China and South Korea," said Hisashi Michigami, secretary-general of the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat. ( read original story ...)
Alistair’s unfinished business
Two-time Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, pictured near his home in Yorkshire, England on March 31, will attempt to retain his title at the Tokyo Games this summer. After being dogged by ... ( read original story ...)
Local Collaboration to Launch Smartphone-based Digital Coupon Business
The new company, Machinowa, aims to stimulate local economies by providing platforms for smartphone-based digital currencies to nationwide clients. Two offices will open, one in Fukuoka and the other ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Affirms and Withdraws Rating on Sompo Japan; Outlook Revised to Stable
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Japan-based Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.'s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Stable from Negative. Fitch has affirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: More tests, no quarantine in updated rules
Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC are to unveil new plans this week to explain how 15,400 Olympic and Paralympic athletes can compete in Japan when the ... ( read original story ...)
Kawamura Elected as Nagoya Mayor for 5th Time
Independent Takashi Kawamura was elected as mayor of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the fifth time on Sunday, defeating three other candidates. Kawamura, 72, backed by his own regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s services prices rebound but outlook clouded by new Covid-19 curb
Japan's services prices showed signs of a pick-up in March as advertising and transportation fees rose, data showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was recovering moderately from last year's severe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Services Prices Rebound but Outlook Clouded by New COVID-19 Curbs
Japan's services prices showed signs of a pick-up in March as advertising and transportation fees rose, data showed on Monday, suggesting the economy was recovering moderately from last year's severe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Says He’ll Take Ruling Party’s By-Election Defeats With Humility
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday he intended to take the ruling party's defeats in parliamentary by-elections a day earlier with humility and make necessary amends. Suga said his ... ( read original story ...)