Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 15,501 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. That figure is up 821 from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for sending kidnap threats in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of threatening to kidnap preschoolers and female students. ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans Defense Spend That Could Put It on Par With Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has ordered a sharp defense spending hike that could see his long-pacifist country’s defense budget balloon to near the levels spent by Russia. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end up on weak yen as US rate hike fear persists
Tokyo stocks closed higher Tuesday as the weakening yen against the U.S. dollar helped lift exporter issues despite concerns about a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up on weak yen, U.S. monetary tightening fears
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning as buying of exporter issues on a weaker yen helped offset concerns about a negative fallout from prolonged U.S. monetary tightening. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Citizens groups petition Tokyo gov’t to secure lodgings for the needy over holiday season
Citizens groups have filed an urgent petition with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government calling for it to secure lodgings for those in need to s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up on weak yen, US monetary tightening fears
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning as buying of exporter issues on a weaker yen helped offset concerns about a negativ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy will probably enter a recession in 2023, economist says
Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics says the recession will be mostly driven by a drop in exports, and it would be “very brave” to tighten monetary policy under such conditions. ( read original story ...)
Russia deploys defence missile system on Kuril island near Japan
Russia's defence ministry has said it has deployed mobile coastal defence missile systems on a northern Kuril island - part of a strategically located chain of islands that stretch between Japan and the Russian Kamchatka Peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Salt Lake City, Sapporo and Vancouver all expected to be discussed
International Olympic Committee leaders will hear a report about the cities bidding to host the 2030 Winter Games — Salt Lake City, Sapporo and Vancouver — but a decision on which should advance to ... ( read original story ...)
PHL’s first and biggest tourism sales mission after pandemic opens in OSAKA
The Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board open the first and the biggest Philippine Business Mission in Osaka after more than two years under the Covid-19 Pandemic. This year’s Philip ... ( read original story ...)
From urban jungles to Zen temples: A traveler’s guide to Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji
This is where you’ll find Osaka, Kyoto, and Himeji. If you want to see castles and temples, eat delicious food, and immerse yourself in the country’s culture, this is the place to be. It’s easy to ... ( read original story ...)
Stack partners with ESR for 72MW data center campus in Osaka, Japan
Stack Infrastructure is partnering with ESR Group are partnering to develop a new data center campus in Osaka, Japan. The companies this week announced a joint venture to jointly develop and deliver ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro tests hands-free contactless payments for wheelchair users
Passengers who use a wheelchair travelling on services operated by Osaka Metro in Japan are the first to trial a biometric contactless fare payment system that enables them to pay by passing through a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct real wages post biggest fall in 7 years with hot inflation
Japan's real wage posted its biggest fall in more than seven years in October on relentless consumer inflation even though nominal pay grew for a tenth month, official data showed on Tuesday. Falling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wins plaudits for World Cup shocks and fans cleaning up in stadiums
Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its fans left lasting memories that won the Asian nation plenty of plaudits ... ( read original story ...)