Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has signalled that the country is preparing to finally reopen to international visitors from June. During a speech in London on Thursday (5 May), Kishida said: “We ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan sign military agreement amid Russia concerns
The agreement is the first of its kind between Japan and a European country. It comes after both PMs condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The agreement also follows the UK government's defence and ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan leaders hold talks with security, Russia on agenda
LONDON (AP) — The militaries of Britain and Japan will “work more closely together” under a defense deal that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced during talks with his Japanese counterpart ... ( read original story ...)
M4.8 quake jolts areas near Tokyo, no tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 jolted Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma prefectures near Tokyo on Thursday, but no tsunam ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 2,320 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 2,320 new infections of the coronavirus on Thursday. The daily tally is down by 3,074 from a week ago, marking the 24th consecutive day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
2,320 coronavirus infections recorded in Tokyo on May 5
Japan's capital registered 2,320 COVID-19 cases on May 5, after reporting 2,999 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ann ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that it would use nuclear reactors to help reduce its own and other countries' dependence on Russian energy. Japan has become more reliant on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,320 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 2,320 new coronavirus cases, down 679 from Wednesday and down 3,074 from last Thursday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe ... ( read original story ...)
Discuss thrower Kamalpreet Kaur, Who Finished Sixth At Tokyo Olympics, Provisionally Suspended For Testing Positive For Banned Drug
Top Indian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for a banned steroid. Kaur faces the prospect of being banned for ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics: Discus throw Tokyo finalist Kamalpreet Kaur provisionally banned after failing dope test
However, the event that led to her qualification for Tokyo had Asian Games gold-medallist Seema Antil raise questions about the authenticity of the Punjab-thrower’s performance. The AIU has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Institute of Technology: TECH Cooking Studio explores science of baking
TECH Cooking Studio, co-organized by the Student Support Center’s Student Success Support Section, the Student Support Division’s Support Planning Group, and the Tokyo Tech Alumni Association, brought ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says difficult to immediately follow Russia oil embargo
TOKYO, May 5 (Reuters) - Japan would face "difficulty" to immediately follow a move to cut off Russian oil imports over the invasion of Ukraine, its minister of economy, trade, and industry Koichi ... ( read original story ...)
Remote Tokyo island seeks to pass down ‘natural planetarium’ to future generations
KOZUSHIMA, Tokyo -- The government of this remote island village is making efforts to preserve its beautiful starry sky for future generations. Kozushima Island, located about 180 kilometers south ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it has banned entry to several dozen Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after Tokyo joined international …
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it has banned entry to several dozen Japanese officials, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after Tokyo joined international sanctions against Moscow over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US to deepen ties to deter status quo change in Indo-Pacific
WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The defense chiefs of Japan and the United States on Wednesday agreed to align the two countries' security strategies and strengthen cooperation to deter any attempt to ... ( read original story ...)
High school students share views on lay judge system as age of majority lowered in Japan
The age of adulthood in Japan was lowered from 20 to 18 on April 1, 2022, as the revised Civil Code came into effect, making teens aged 18 or 19 possible candidates for lay judges in criminal trials. ( read original story ...)