A team of scientists has reportedly broken the record for drilling the deepest ocean hole in history. The hole was drilled nearly 5 miles below sea level off the coast of Japan on the morning of May ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cascade of Calamities’ Plagues Tokyo’s Olympics Ambitions
When Japan won the competition to host the 2020 Olympics in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami, then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said it would be a “tremendous opportunity for Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
The State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Tokyo ahead of the Olympics
There have been mounting calls inside Japan, where only 3.5% of the population has been vaccinated, to postpone the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
How Tokyo’s department stores got their big start
The first modern department store in Japan was Mitsukoshi, which was founded in 1904. But in common with most of the country's most venerable department stores, Mitsukoshi 三越 has its roots in the Edo ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Olympics near, US citizens warned not to travel to Japan
The State Department advised U.S. citizens against traveling to Japan because of a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
New unstaffed store in Tokyo sells entrails 24 hours a day
Beauty & Health” store has some surprising meals in the fridge for customers. Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit Japan last year, unstaffed stores have become increasingly popular, with customers ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Business Leaders Add to Chorus Against Holding Olympics
Japanese opposition to the Tokyo Olympics opening in two months has deepened and spread to some prominent business leaders, including SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son. ( read original story ...)
Scientists near Japan set deep sea drill record to study earthquakes
A team of scientists working off the coast of Japan have drilled deeper in the ocean than ever before. It took researchers two hours and 40 minutes to lower giant equipment through 8km (five miles) of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Researchers Drill ‘deepest Hole Ever’ In Pacific Seabed To Study Earthquakes
This breaks record as new deepest water site drilled and cored within scientific ocean drilling history,” Japan crew that prepared 40 meters long GPC said. ( read original story ...)
Scientists Drill the Deepest Hole in Pacific Ocean to Study the History of Earthquakes in Japan
With tremors felt almost daily, Japan is a country devastated by earthquakes. Hit by about 1500 earthquakes each year, Japanese people have learnt to live with them. To study the history of the ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Rider-centric discussion needed on dynamic pricing for Japan’s railways
Dynamic pricing for railways is hoped to reduce the typical peak-hour commuter crush, by making tickets more expensive during the morning and evening rush hours, and cheaper midday, when there are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ramps up mass vaccinations in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge
Japan has kicked off a mass vaccination programme in Tokyo and Osaka, as the Covid crisis worsens. The military has set up centres offering thousands of shots each day, prioritising the elderly. About ... ( read original story ...)
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 21
If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply ... ( read original story ...)
No one’s safe anymore: Japan’s Osaka city crumples under COVID-19 onslaught
Hospitals in Japan's second largest city of Osaka are buckling under a huge wave of new coronavirus infections, running out of beds and ventilators as exhausted doctors warn of a "system collapse", ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming-Team GB in good shape for Tokyo after best ever Euro medals haul
British swimmers looked in good shape for the Tokyo Olympics after topping the medals table at the European swimming championships in Budapest on Sunday. The team won the final men's and women's 4x100 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Extend Emergency to A Month Before Olympics: Reports
Japan’s government is considering whether to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas until about a month before the capital is due to host the Olympic Games, according to local reports. ( read original story ...)