Tokyo stocks bounced back Tuesday following a Wall Street rally, despite negative remarks reported by a White House official on U.S.-China trade. The 225-i ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort to Reopen July 1
The reboot of Disney's Japanese resort — commonly cited as the company's most profitable theme park worldwide — follows the recent reopening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. ( read original story ...)
Japan braces for perfect storm of COVID-19 spreading at flood shelters
The nation’s usual approach leaves little room for social-distancing, with each person allotted space for one straw tatami mat — about 1.6 square meters. ( read original story ...)
Japan Braces for Double Disaster of Covid Outbreaks at Flooding Shelters
Japan natural disaster evacuation plans need an overhaul as the country heads into its rainy season, experts warned, saying crowded conditions could spark coronavirus clusters that grow into another ... ( read original story ...)
Yanmar Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2019
Yanmar Holdings today announced its financial results for the 12-month period to March 31, 2020. Consolidated Results for Fiscal Year 2019. Revenues ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo more aggressive than Seoul in attracting HK firms
Tokyo is ramping up efforts to raise its profile as Asia's leading financial hub by attracting financial firms and experts leaving Hong Kong amid growing uncertainties and the deepening feud between ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake – Tsunami Fast Facts
The earthquake causes a tsunami with 30-foot waves that damage several nuclear reactors in the area. It is the largest earthquake ever to hit Japan. Number of people killed and mi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney parks to reopen on July 1 after closing due to coronavirus
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will restart their operations on July 1 after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, operator Oriental Land Co. said ... ( read original story ...)
Mangamo Manga Subscription App to Launch Japan Sinks 2020 Manga
The staff of the Mangamo app confirmed with ANN on Monday that the app will launch a manga based on the Japan Sinks: 2020 anime globally in English in early July. New chapters will debut weekly in ... ( read original story ...)
European business lobby calls on Japan to ease travel restrictions
The top European business lobby in Japan on Monday called on the government to ease travel restrictions meant to curb the spread of t ... ( read original story ...)
Yanmar Holdings Approves Changes to Senior Management
Yanmar Holdings has implemented a business reorganization effective April 1, 2020. Business Unit Companies with their own strengths, together with ... ( read original story ...)
European business group urges Japan to relax travel restrictions
Lobby says entry ban threatens to leave a lasting negative impact on operations of European and Japanese businesses alike. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 29 new COVID-19 cases; fifth consecutive day over 20
The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,812, according to data compiled by the metropolitan government. ( read original story ...)
Universal Studios reopens to Osaka-Kyoto-Nara travel bubble
OSAKA -- Summer is here at last, and Universal Studios Japan finally opened its doors again on Friday. But before you get too excited, make sure you live in or around the cities of Osaka and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train to resume near-full service in summer
NAGOYA -- Japan's most-traveled bullet train line, a travel artery connecting Tokyo and Osaka, will restore service to nearly year-earlier levels in July and August, its operator said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts advisories on domestic travel, while Tokyo fully reopens for business
TOKYO - Japan on Friday (June 19) lifted its coronavirus domestic travel advisories that had urged people not to move across prefecture borders, in the hope that domestic tourism will fire up a ... ( read original story ...)