More Japanese people are discontent with the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic now compared with a month ago as infections in the country increase, a poll showed. ( read original story ...)
Alarm bells ring after spike in virus cases from visits to Tokyo
In Fukui Prefecture, no new cases had been confirmed since the end of April until a man in his 30s tested positive in mid-July after returning from a business trip to Tokyo. His family’s infection was ... ( read original story ...)
Cabinet OKs guidelines to push digitalization, telecommuting under Japan’s ‘new normal’
Under a yearlong “intensive reform period” for Japan’s digitalization ... It will also draw up guidelines for business managers to push on with corporate digitalization by next March. “By taking on ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic’s digital transformation begins on the factory floor
OSAKA -- Japanese electronics maker Panasonic is trying to transform its business into one that derives a big chunk of revenue from subscription and other recurring revenue streams. As part of ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing Fashion Weeks to Return This Fall
With safety measures in place, fashion weeks in these Asian fashion capitals will return to physical showcasing in October. ( read original story ...)
Weird, Z-shaped faults could trigger a large earthquake on California’s San Andreas Fault
It's impossible to know when the San Andreas Fault will erupt with its next big earthquake — a temblor that could impact the nearly 13 million people who live in the Los Angeles metro area — but it ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Friday morning, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property, they said. The ... ( read original story ...)
5.0-magnitude quake hits Shikoku of Japan: USGS
NEW YORK, July 16 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted southeast of Shikoku, Japan at 20:03:09 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
Western Japan’s Hankyu Kobe Line marks 100th anniversary
The Hankyu Kobe Line, connecting the Umeda district of Osaka and Kobe in western Japan, celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 16. ( read original story ...)
New Self Bag Drop Solution at Tokyo International Airport Haneda
Materna IPS has implemented the installation together with Toyo Kanetsu K.K.DORTMUND, Germany, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokyo International ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hits Virus Record as Japan Rethinks Tourism Campaign
Tokyo reported a daily record of coronavirus cases Thursday, heightening concerns that the latest infection is spreading in the broader community and spilling beyond the capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees record coronavirus cases ahead of travel campaign
TOKYO -- Tokyo on Thursday recorded its highest ... Companies trying to strike a balance between staying in business and preventing infections have begun taking their own preventive steps. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Go To Travel campaign slated to start next week now in doubt
Local governments fear an influx of visitors from urban areas will lead to a spike in infections they are ill-equipped to handle. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo set to report highest single day spike of over 280 Covid-19 cases
The number is the most for a single day, Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters, and comes after the city conducted a record number of tests on a single day, with more than 4,000 conducted. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sees Another Virus Record as Clusters Pop Up Across Japan
Tokyo is set to report a daily record of over 280 coronavirus cases Thursday, heightening concerns that the latest infection is spreading in the broader community and set to spill beyond the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby chief hospitalized again for medical checkup
"I feel well but I will go for a checkup now because (blood) tests have shown unusual figures recently," the 74-year-old said in a speech at the beginning of an annual summer gathering of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)