The Tokyo Motor Show, which showcases cars from around the world, has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda, who heads the Japan Automobile ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mulls asking department stores to close during virus emergencies
The metropolitan government has been asking the restaurant industry to shorten business hours under the current COVID-19 measures. That has not been enough, so the government is considering asking ... ( read original story ...)
5 New Names Join The Ranks Of Japan’s Wealthiest People
The debutants who feature among Japan’s 50 richest this year all own businesses that successfully addressed the needs of a world under lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares for 3rd virus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka areas
Japan’s government is preparing to announce a third state of emergency in Tokyo and the western metropolitan area around Osaka following requests from local leaders who say current measures are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare state of emergency in Tokyo amid pre-Olympics Covid surge
Fourth coronavirus wave hits densely populated parts of country as experts say mutant strains driving latest outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Quake and Fire Has Japan Importing Most Fuel in Over 20 Years
Japan’s fuel imports have hit the highest level in more than two decades after series of incidents including an earthquake and a refinery fire curbed production at some of the nation’s processors. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sushi scores 64 out of 100
The folks who run Tokyo Sushi in Russellville told News 19 they’re doing everything they can to elevate their score into the 90s. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post says to discuss sale of Australian logistics business Wednesday
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd 6178.T said its board would meet on Wednesday to discuss the sale of part of its Australian logistics arm Toll Holdings, res ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post, Allegro finalise Toll Global Express deal
Japan Post and Allegro Funds have agreed a deal for Toll Group’s Global Express unit. The deal is expected to see Japan Post record net proceeds worth less than $US10 million ($13 million) for the ... ( read original story ...)
Was Cascadia’s 1700 earthquake part of a sequence of earthquakes?
Cascadia earthquake that altered the coastline of western North America and sent a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean to Japan may have been one of a sequence of earthquakes, according to new research ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to request new state of emergency to curb spread of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is preparing to ask the national government to declare another state of emergency over the capital to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Chinese Military Likely Behind Cyberattacks
Tokyo police are investigating cyberattacks on about 200 Japanese companies and research organizations, including the country’s space agency, by a hacking group believed to be linked to the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to sell part of Australia logistics business, book $645 mln loss – Nikkei
Japan Post Holdings Co has decided to sell part of Australian logistics arm Toll Holdings's business to an investment fund and book a special loss of 70 billion yen ($645.46 million), the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for Myanmar junta to free journalist
A group of journalists in Japan called on Myanmar's junta to free one of their colleagues on Tuesday (April 20). Yuki Kitazumi was detained in Yangon Sunday evening by military outside his home for ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia (NOK) to Provide Private 5G to KATCH Network in Japan
Nokia Corporation NOK has been chosen by KATCH Network to provide 5G standalone private wireless networking across the Aichi Prefecture in Japan. KATCH provides cable TV, Internet and ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake in Japan: 5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Miyagi Prefecture
Earthquake in Japan: 5.8-magnitude quake strikes off Miyagi Prefecture - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck off Japan's Miyagi Prefecture on Sunday, according to the Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)