The Yokohama Gundam had been scheduled to go off giant robot pasture this March, but it’s been granted a reprieve until March 2023. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17,631 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 17,631 new coronavirus cases, up 1,093 from Thursday and up 6,839 from last Friday. By age group, 3,946 cases were in their 20s, 3,407 in their 30s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees new COVID infection high for 4th day in row on Jan. 28, with 17,631 cases
The Japanese capital registered 17,631 new coronavirus cases on Jan. 28, the metropolitan government announced, setting a record high for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to watch WHO probe of director’s alleged racism, abuse
Japan's government said Friday it will watch the World Health Organization's investigation into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official at the agency but denied it ... ( read original story ...)
Executive overseeing investments leaves Japan’s SoftBank
Marcelo Claure, who joined SoftBank Group after turning around one of its key investments, office-sharing business WeWork, is leaving ... ( read original story ...)
Where is Peng Shuai? Australian Open T-shirts grab attention
Even as he was being ejected from the Australian Open for wearing a white T-shirt with a “Where is Peng Shuai?” slogan in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan antitrust watchdog warns brokerages against IPO underpricing
Japan's antitrust regulator on Friday said brokerages could be acting illegally if they knowingly underprice initial public offerings (IPO), a practice detrimental to startups upon whom the government ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei posts worst week in 2 months, despite Apple-inspired rebound
Japan's Nikkei rebounded on Friday from a 14-week closing low, buoyed by strong earnings from Apple Inc, but still registered its biggest weekly drop in two months. TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda says Japan must cooperate with US, Europe on central bank digital currency norms
TOKYO: Japan must cooperate with Europe and the United States in creating a global standard on the technical aspects of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the chief of Japan's central ... ( read original story ...)
Gundam Factory Yokohama Will Be Extended By A Year Till March 2023
The Gundam Factory Yokohama, which features a life-sized 18-metre tall RX-78F00 Gundam with 24 articulating joints, will be extending its stay for another year. This is great news. Initially, the ... ( read original story ...)
Making an Innovation Movement From Osaka
The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million - Report on The Eastern Herald ... ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest point in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of people moving into Tokyo in 2021 totaled 420,167, down 12,763 from the previous year, while the number of those leaving the capital totaled 414,734, up 12,929. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Net Population Inflow Hits Record Low in 2021
Tokyo saw its net population inflow in 2021 drop 83 pct from the preceding year to a record low of 5,433, a government survey showed Friday. The result apparently reflected growth in the number of ... ( read original story ...)
A hostage dead, one unconscious after 11-hour standoff near Tokyo
One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning, reported Xinhua. The man attacked ... ( read original story ...)
Large plume of smoke rises after eruption of Sakurajima volcano in Japan
Provided by The National Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan. Photo: @D_TANAKA831 / Twitter . A large plume of smoke can be seen rising after the Sakurajima volcano erupted in K ... ( read original story ...)
1 hostage dead, 1 unconscious after 11-hour standoff near Tokyo
One hostage died and another one remained unconscious in the hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man in a standoff near Tokyo on Friday morning. The man attacked three visiting ... ( read original story ...)