Three companies are making moves to help ensure no one uses the digital currency to get around the Biden administration's economic sanctions on Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan fears Ukraine conflict ‘could affect Indo-Pacific region’
Japan has said the conflict between Russia and Ukraine may affect the larger Asia-Pacific region due to China’s expanding economic and military influence. In a phone call on Saturday, Japanese Foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers sanctions against Belarus for supporting Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japan is planning to roll out economic sanctions against Belarus for its alleged role in helping Russia invade Ukraine, officials said. Russia launched an all-out invasion of its neighbour Ukraine by ... ( read original story ...)
Survey shows that not many people are into the idea of Sapporo hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics
The Olympics have become a pretty controversial topic lately, especially considering the highly divided opinions of Japanese people on the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The whole situation brought to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 11,562 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 11,562 new cases of the coronavirus and 29 deaths in the capital on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 11,562 new cases
A total of 29 new fatalities were reported, while the number of severely ill patients under the metropolitan government's criteria decreased by six from the previous day to 73. ( read original story ...)
11,562 more coronavirus infections recorded in Tokyo on Feb. 26
The Japanese capital reported 11,562 new COVID-19 cases on Feb. 26, after recording 11,125 the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
“Ukraine will prevail” protests held in Sydney, Tokyo
SYDNEY/TOKYO (Reuters) -Several hundred people marched in heavy rain in Sydney on Saturday chanting "Ukraine will prevail" and demanding more action against Moscow, while protesters in Tokyo called ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainians, Russians protest in Tokyo
Hundreds of Ukrainians and Russians living in Japan gathered in front of central Tokyo's Shibuya station on Saturday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Visitors to Tokyo Disney Parks Top 800 Million
Tokyo, Feb. 26 (Jiji Press)--The cumulative number of visitors to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea has topped 800 million, Oriental Land Co. 4661>, the operator of the theme parks, said Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, EU arrange additional LNG supplies to Europe over Ukraine
Japan is discussing with the European Union about coordinating further diversion of part of its liquefied natural gas imports to Euro ... ( read original story ...)
Porsche could IPO in fourth quarter, Volkswagen CFO says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor Corp has accepted labour union pay demands, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda told reporters late Thursday, wrapping up annual wage... PARIS (Reuters) -French Finance Minister Bruno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Confirms 11,562 New COVID-19 Cases
News; Tokyo Confirms 11,562 New COVID-19 Cases; Tokyo Confirms 11,562 New COVID-19 Cases. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle Politics Feb 26, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM intends to unfreeze ‘trigger clause’ in April to cut gas prices: opposition exec.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly told an opposition party leader that he intends to unfreeze a "trigger clause" to partially cut gasoline taxes in April as a measure to reduce Japan's soaring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan & US Agree On Need To Strengthen Deterrence Capabilities Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict has raised concerns all over the world, the US and Japan are committed to boosting their deterrence capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs record low childbirths in 2021, deaths at postwar high
TOKYO. KAZINFORM - The number of children born in Japan fell to a record low for the sixth consecutive year in 2021, with deaths at the highest since World War II, highlighting the continuing trend of ... ( read original story ...)