The step is aimed at boosting the pandemic-hit economy by helping international business activities to resume. ( read original story ...)
Japan might exempt short-term business travellers from quarantine
This could apply to short-term business travellers who’ll be in Japan for 72 hours or less As the world is still dealing with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, international travel remains heavily ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Rebound Helps Lift Japanese Businesses
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pummel the world’s major economies, Japan’s corporate giants are pinning their hopes on the one market that is really rebounding: China. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Allow Entry by Very Short-Term Business Travelers
Tokyo, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is discussing plans to conditionally accept entry by business travelers who stay in the country for up to three days, government sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes exempting short-term business travelers from quarantine
Japan is planning to exempt businesspeople entering Japan for a 72-hour or shorter stay from the country's quarantine requirements provided they follow certain COVID-19 precautions, government sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs easing coronavirus rule for short business trips from abroad
Japan is considering exempting businesspeople entering Japan on a 72-hour or less short stay from the country's quarantine period requirement, provided the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease entry for foreign business travelers on 3-day stays
The Japanese government will allow business travelers who plan to stay no more than 72 hours to enter the country without quarantining, Nikkei has learned, as it eases up on COVID-19 restrictions in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ease entry rules for business trips of up to 3 days – report
Japan will ease entry restrictions on business travellers for stays of up to three days in a bid to revive economic activity after visits from abroad ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ease entry rules for short business trips – Yomiuri
The Japanese government is planning to ease entry restrictions on business travelers for short trips of up to three days, the Yomiuri Shimbun, a national newspaper, reported on Thursday. This comes as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Narita airport to waive landing fees on domestic flights to prop up airlines
Japan's Narita airport operator said on Thursday it would waive landing and parking fees for all domestic flights, in a bid to support airlines which have been hit by the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
New technology from Stanford scientists finds long-hidden quakes, and possible clues about how earthquakes evolve
Tiny movements in Earth’s outermost layer may provide a Rosetta Stone for deciphering the physics and warning signs of big quakes. New algorithms that work a little like human vision are now detecting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says aims for quick decision on disposing contaminated water at Fukushima
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - A large earthquake shook south-western Iceland on Tuesday, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said on its website. WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Automakers are gearing up for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares rise on US stimulus hopes
Tokyo shares closed higher Wednesday on renewed hopes for a US stimulus package that also fuelled gains on Wall Street and optimism over ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska earthquake reminder that tsunamis triggered by quakes can reach Washington
If an Alaskan earthquake triggers a tsunami that could hit Washington, residents would have a few hours to seek higher ground. ( read original story ...)
Osaka bartering project turns thread into house through series of trades
OSAKA -- Inspired by the Japanese folktale "Straw Millionaire ... Yoshimura started off by cold-calling, but was turned down by one business after another. The first place to give him a chance was a ... ( read original story ...)
Oasis Calls for Tokyo Dome EGM to Protect Value for All Stakeholders
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is the investment manager to funds that together are the largest shareholders of Tokyo Dome Corporation (9681 ... ( read original story ...)