Japan's health ministry says 6,922 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday. The daily tally increased by 652 from a week earlier, and marks the ninth straight day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Some lenders in Japan lower home loan rates
Some financial institutions in Japan are lowering interest rates on their housing loans as consumers look for better deals amid rising prices.
Baby girl dies after being left inside car for most of day in Osaka Prefecture
The 2-year-old girl's father said he mistakenly left her inside the car after he thought dropped her off at a nursery school, according to police. ( read original story ...)
Japan provides over $50 million for four projects
The Japanese government On November 12 provided $51.3 million to Cambodia for the implementation of four major projects.
Girl dies after being left inside car for most of day in Osaka Pref.
A 2-year-old girl was confirmed to have died Saturday after being left inside a car for most of the day when her father mistakenly th ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to meet with top US allies Japan and South Korea following midterm boost
President Joe Biden landed in Cambodia on Saturday still reveling in midterm election results that have produced an unexpected boost at home for his second two years in office. ( read original story ...)
Muddy grounds force cancellation of Tokyo Night Festival, major Japanese cultural showcase in Houston
The aftermath of rainy weather forced the cancellation Saturday of the Tokyo Night Festival, squashing part of one of Houston's major annual celebrations of Japanese culture. The festival had been ... ( read original story ...)
Muddy grounds force cancelation of Tokyo Night Festival, major Japanese cultural showcase in Houston
The aftermath of rainy weather forced the cancellation Saturday of the Tokyo Night Festival, squashing part of one of Houston's major annual celebrations of Japanese culture. Tokyo Night Festival had ... ( read original story ...)
Corruption scandal may jeopardize Sapporo’s 2030 Olympic Bid
Sapporo Japan's bid for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games may be in jeopardy after a former executive board member of the 2020 Tokyo Games committee finds himself embroiled in a bribery scandal. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM critical of Russia, China during ASEAN conference
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Saturday denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine while also raising concerns over political stability in parts of Asia. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based company to invest $14 million for Chesapeake distribution facility
A Tokyo-based company plans to invest $14 million to establish a warehouse and distribution center in Chesapeake’s Greenbrier North Commerce Park, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. “The supply ... ( read original story ...)
United States and Japan to offer Indonesia US$15 billion in energy transition funds
The United States, Japan and other countries are finalising a climate finance deal of at least $15 billion to help Indonesia retire coal power plants early, Bloomberg News reported on Friday (Nov 11), ...
Tokyo advances the project to host Formula E in 2024
Tokyo could be one of the next cities to host Formula E and plans are moving forward. In October, championship leaders visited him with an entourage including executive director Jamie Reigle, and now ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Asean to hold summit in Tokyo around December 2023: Japanese official
Japan has been trying to boost relations with Asean at a time when some Asean members are increasingly vigilant against China’s assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas. ( read original story ...)
Japan and ASEAN agree to hold summit in Tokyo in late 2023
Kishida and his counterparts from ASEAN also pledged to deepen their cooperative ties when they met in Phnom Penh. ( read original story ...)
High school student fatally hit by express train in Osaka Pref.
A high school student died after being struck by an express train in the Osaka Prefecture city of Toyonaka on Nov. 12, apparently after jumpi ... ( read original story ...)