A long-debated decision on whether Japan will dump into the sea more than 1 million tons of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is on course to come as early as next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan places Tokyo under COVID-19 state of ‘quasi-emergency’
In a meeting with experts, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura proposed a month of targeted restrictions in Tokyo, like reduced business hours for bars and restaurants, along with 24 days of curbs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan adds Tokyo, other areas to COVID-19 ‘quasi-emergency’ state
In a meeting with experts, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura proposed a month of targeted restrictions in Tokyo, like reduced business hours for bars and restaurants, along with 24 days of curbs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Izakaya’ Dining Bars, Wedding Halls Feeling COVID Pinch
Japan's 'Izakaya' Dining Bars, Wedding Halls Feeling COVID Pinch TOKYO (Reuters) - The number of Japan's "izakaya" dining bars that went bankrupt hit a record high in the year that ended in March, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes new virus measures in Tokyo ahead of Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Japan announced Friday that it will raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo to allow tougher measures to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious variant ahead of the Summer Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to talk security in Indo-Pacific region
A list of tense topics is brewing for next week's U.S.-Japan summit in Washington D.C. including how both democracies, who share national security interests, plan to deter aggressive acts from China ... ( read original story ...)
Will PayPal Stock Grow After Its Launch of Crypto Checkout Service?
PayPal’s stockhas risen by 5.7% over the last five trading days. In comparison, the broader S&P500 has risen by 2.4% over the last five trading days. The stock rose after the company announced on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.20%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Express cuts Osaka-Dalian transport time with new ‘Dalian Express’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Nippon Express Co Ltd recently launched ‘Dalian Express’ high-speed ocean cargo transport service between Osaka, Japan, and Dalian (Liaoning Province), China. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Express Launches New “Dalian Express” Service Connecting Osaka and Dalian by Ferry, Cutting Transport Time
"Dalian Express" is an intermodal transport service using ferry transport between Osaka Port in Japan and Busan Port in South Korea as well as between Incheon Port in South Korea and Dalian Port ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end higher on hopes for robust earnings season
Japanese shares closed higher on Friday, buoyed by growing expectations that companies will report healthy profits and issue upbeat forecasts as earnings reports start to roll in. The Nikkei 225 Index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to raise virus steps in Tokyo, 3 months ahead of Games
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is set to strengthen anti-virus measures in Tokyo on Friday to curb the rapid spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant just three months before the Olympics begin in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February core machinery orders seen rebounding: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core machinery orders are expected to have recovered in February from the previous month's drop, a Reuters poll of economists showed, as firms shored up capital spending ... ( read original story ...)
Preseismic Atmospheric Radon Anomaly Associated with 2018 Northern Osaka Earthquake
“Further analysis of other earthquakes will lead to a better understanding of ... concentration measurement monitoring networks at radioisotope facilities across Japan. Monitoring is also expected be ... ( read original story ...)
360-DEGREE LIVES: 200 budgies living their lives in ‘paradise’ in Yokohama
Also visit our special 360-DEGREE LIVES page ( ), where you can watch all the previous videos. Behind the door to a large outdoor cage, tiny birds in shades of greenish yellows, blues and other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to place Tokyo, other areas under ‘quasi-emergency’ state as Covid cases surge
Japan aims to place Tokyo under a new, month-long "quasi-emergency" state to combat surging Covid-19 case numbers, a minister said on Friday. ( read original story ...)