The Japanese capital registered 32,698 coronavirus cases on July 23 after reporting a record 34,995 infections the day before, the Tokyo Metr ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing protests Tokyo’s white paper on defense
According to the Chinese, the document denigrates their government's military policy. Japan aims for growth in military spending to 2 percent of GDP. Kishida administration: Russian attack on Ukra ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo begins 4th vaccinations of medical workers amid 7th wave
Medical staff and elderly care workers in Tokyo began to receive their fourth COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday after the government expanded its eligibility criteria in response to Japan's seventh ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Refuse Putin’s Attendance at Abe State Funeral: Sankei
Russian President Vladimir Putin may not be allowed to participate in a planned state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should he decide he wants to attend, Sankei reported, citing ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo begins rollout of fourth shots for medical workers as cases surge
The decision to begin the vaccinations was aimed at ensuring enough medical workers are available as Japan sees record numbers of new cases. ( read original story ...)
Major Kabuki performance in Tokyo halted after 48 actors, staff get COVID
A major Kabuki performance in the Japanese capital that was slated to run for about a month has been halted after 48 actors and staff tested ... ( read original story ...)
Michael Norman speeds to 400-meter world track title, overcomes Tokyo disappointment
Michael Norman, a former Vista Murrieta High and USC standout, won the 400-meter title in 44.29 seconds at the world track championships Friday night. ( read original story ...)
IOC chief Bach reflects on Tokyo Olympics one year later
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said holding the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic meant a generation of athletes experienced what may have been a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s suspected assassin to undergo psychiatric evaluation, media says
The suspected assassin of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will undergo psychiatric evaluation until later this year, Japanese media reported on Saturday. Tetsuya Yamagami, an unemployed ... ( read original story ...)
Prime Minister hails Japanese bank’s effective support
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Governor of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Maeda Tadashi in Hanoi. During the meeting, the PM hailed the effective and positive cooperation ...
Beijing condemns Tokyo’s new defense white paper
Beijing on Friday expressed its firm opposition and has sent stern representations to Tokyo after Japan's new defense white paper contained lengthy paragraphs hyping up the "China threat", as the ... ( read original story ...)
PM requests Japan’s help for north-south high speed railway
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday requested the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to support Vietnam in building a north-south high speed railway.
Major changes to pension system on the way, says Taoiseach during a visit to Japan
The effective age of retirement for men in Japan is now close to 70, says the OECD. Similar changes are occurring elsewhere. The World Bank forecasts a shortfall in retirement savings in major ...
The Case for Investment in Japan
Japan and China are the largest trade rivals in their region and the yen is nearing a conversion of ¥20.56 per Chinese yuan, the weakest it will have ever been to the CNY. It means that much of ...
Abe killing puts spotlight on Japan religious group
"I feel disgusted that I can relate to him but I can understand how he became isolated in society," says Ikuhiro Mimura, whose mother is a member of a religious organisation.When Tetsuya Yamagami ... ( read original story ...)