Japan has been wary of relaxing travel restrictions too quickly and has opted to extend the entry ban and visa suspensions until the end of June. Currently, Japanese nationals are allowed to re-enter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s socioeconomic activity picking up as infections subside
Japan on Monday further eased restrictions on social and economic activities in urban areas that were imposed to fight the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
‘New Era’ for China-Japan Ties Dissipates Over Trump-Xi Fight
China relations has turned sour, as the U.S. standoff with Beijing leaves Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caught up in a fight between his country’s biggest trading partner and its sole military ally. ( read original story ...)
Preventive Risk Analytics Market in Japan Predicted to Reach $4.54 Bn by 2027 at 18.5% CAGR, Says Allied Market Research
Allied Market Research recently published a report, "Japan Preventive Risk Analytics Market by Component (Solution and Services), Type (Strategic Risks, Financial Risks, Operational Risks, and ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Renault Plan Looks Like Short-Term Spin, Ignoring France/Japan Power Struggle
The Renault Nissan alliance has put existential power struggles between France and Japan on the backburner, while it shuffles its short-term strategy to survive the coronavirus fallout. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gyms Reopen, Schools Returning After Two-Month Closure
Students in Tokyo started to return to school Monday, with fitness gyms, saunas and cinemas among businesses reopening their doors in the capital after nearly two months under a loose lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 13 COVID-19 cases Monday as capital further eases measures
The metropolitan government on Monday entered phase two of its three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo falls short of 1 virus goal but enters ‘Step 2’ on reopening
The Tokyo metropolitan government on June 1 entered “Step 2” of its three-stage road map on easing business restrictions despite failing to tick all the boxes in its guidelines concerning the novel ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts Japan
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan early Monday, the country's meteorological agency reported. According to a statement, the epicenter of the quake was in the eastern part ... ( read original story ...)
For managers in Asia, it’s almost business as usual
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 ...)