Bank of Japan provides $18bn in interest-free climate loans. Japan's central bank has begun to provide interest-free 'climate response' loans worth up to JPY2 trillion ($18 billio ... ( read original story ...)
Live updates: Japan approves use of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
TOKYO — Japan has approved the COVID-19 pill developed by U.S. pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. for use beginning next week, the Japanese health minister said Friday. Health Minister Shigeyuki Goto ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka building arson – one week on (Video)
One week has passed since the fatal arson at a mental health clinic on the fourth floor of a building in Osaka, western Japan. [© Nippon TV News 24 Japan] ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: 1st case of community transmission of Omicron variant reported in capital Tokyo
Tokyo authorities on Friday reported the Japanese capital's first case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant reported in the community with no known travel history. A doctor at a clinic in Tokyo was ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1st community transmission of Omicron
Tokyo authorities on Friday reported the Japanese capitals first case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant reported in the community with no known travel history. ( read original story ...)
Indian sports fraternity wishes Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra on his 24th birthday
From fans to members of the sports fraternity, the young javelin thrower received several heartfelt birthday wishes on social media. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports first community transmission of Omicron variant
Kyoto, a western prefecture of Japan, also confirmed three infections of the variant through unknown routes on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports new 39 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 39 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Friday. The figure has remained below 50 for 69 days in a row. However, the daily tally was up 19 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget amid Taiwan concerns
Japan's Cabinet approved a record 5.4 trillion yen ($47 billion) defense budget for fiscal 2022 on Friday that includes funding for research and development of a new fighter jet and other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it will not send government delegation to Beijing Olympics
Japan will not send a government delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing in February, it said on Friday, a move likely to deepen tension with China. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s draft budget hits record high for 10th straight year
Spending on areas such as social security and defense has jumped, while estimated tax revenue has been revised upwards. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi UFJ targets Asia unicorns with debt-finance fund
Japan’s largest lender will start a $300 million fund early next year after upsizing its first joint-venture fund earlier this year, Chief Executive Officer Hironori Kamezawa said in an interview. It ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Confirms 39 New COVID-19 Cases
News; Tokyo Confirms 39 New COVID-19 Cases; Tokyo Confirms 39 New COVID-19 Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Dec 24, 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1st community transmission of Omicron variant
Tokyo reported on Friday its first case of community transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 local media reported A doctor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 39 COVID cases on Dec. 24
Tokyo registered 39 coronavirus infections on Dec. 24, following 37 new cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 chief Hashimoto and JOC head Yamashita to attend Beijing 2022
Tokyo 2020 organizing committee president Seiko Hashimoto and Japanese Olympic Committee president Yasuhiro Yamashita will attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)