Pacific region are leading the way globally in returning to their offices after months of home lockdowns — but they're not rushing. Managers in markets where the coronavirus has been brought to heel — ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree reopens after 3-month closure
Japan's tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree, has reopened to the public after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Japan Manufacturing PMI Slides Further In May – Jibun Bank
The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to contract in May, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
No imminent plan for another state of emergency for Tokyo, Fukuoka: minister
The government has no immediate plan to place Tokyo and Fukuoka Prefecture under a state of emergency again despite the areas seeing an increase in the number of coronavirus infection cases in recent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree to reopen June 1 after 3-month closure over coronavirus
The operator of Tokyo Skytree, a popular tourist destination in the Japanese capital, said Friday it will reopen the landmark tower on Monday after a three-month closure due to the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
14 new coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo
Fourteen new coronavirus infections were reported in Tokyo on Saturday, a local official said. The figure was down from 22 on Friday, with Tokyo in the process of reopening following a decline in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo getting back to old self after lifting of emergency
Life began taking on some semblance of normal again in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures on May 30, the first weekend after the lifting of the state of emergency for the nov ... ( read original story ...)
14 new coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo on May 30; public urged to stay alert
Fourteen new coronavirus infections were reported in Tokyo on Saturday, a local official said. The figure was down from 22 on Friday, with Tokyo in the process of reopening following a decline in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Set to Allow More Businesses to Reopen
At a news briefing, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said the city is now ready to move to Step 2 of a three-phase plan to gradually reopen businesses in the city. But as Tokyo reported 22 new coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to ease restrictions
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is planning to ease business restrictions in the city to "step 2" of its reopening plan on June 1.The decision will allow shopping malls, gyms and movie theat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Powerful 5.2 magnitude quake near major city rocks nation
Japan has been hit by an earthquake around 16km southwest of Toyoshina, Nagano, Japan. The earthquake struck at 10:05:17 (UTC) at a depth of around 10km according to USGS. The quake hit just after 7pm ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Prefecture to lift all business restrictions due to virus on June 1
The Osaka prefectural government decided on May 28 to end all business closure requests on May 31 by lifting those remaining for live music venues and other attractions with high risk of novel ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tally for Friday
The number of daily new coronavirus infections in Tokyo rose to 22 on Friday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. With Friday's figure, Tokyo has r ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Factory Output Drops Most Since 2011 Quake, Tsunami
Japanese factory output fell in April the most since the 2011 tsunami and retail sales plunged as the coronavirus froze demand at home and abroad and the recession deepened. ( read original story ...)
Masaaki Yuasa’s Japan Sinks: 2020 Anime Reveals Trailer, More Cast, July 9 Premiere
The original disaster sci-fi novel begins when a series of natural disasters hit Japan. Massive tectonic shifts cause volcanic eruptions from remote Japanese islands, triggering earthquakes, and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Matsui Management Analysts Comment on Amazon Saying They Look to Acquire Self-Driving-Car Start-Up Zoox
Osaka Matsui Management analsyts comment on Amazon seeking to acquire Zoox, the self-driving-car technology start-up. ( read original story ...)