Japan's daily count of new COVID-19 infections surpassed 60,000 for the first time on Tuesday, broadcaster FNN said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos to shut 81-yr-old Wakayama refinery in 2023 as demand falls
Japan's biggest oil refiner, Eneos Holdings 5020.T, said on Tuesday it will shut down its 81-year-old Wakayama refinery in October 2023 as part of a long-term restructuring to adjust to falling ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese internet giant NetEase opens another gaming studio in Japan as international push continues
NetEase's Nagoshi Studio will be focused on console gaming as the Chinese internet giant looks to pick up more international users across different platforms. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo education board fighting disinformation claims it treats omicron and flu the same
The board of education of this northern Japan city had taken around 20 queries by Jan. 24 after a false claim began spreading online includ ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu To Climb Rankings Despite 2nd-round Exit But Osaka’s Ranking Freefall Continues
Despite a heartbreaking loss in the second round of the Australian Open, British tennis star Emma Raducanu is expected to see a boost in her WTA rankings. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 count reaches new high as US military bases in Japan show declines
The national government was prepared Tuesday to extend a quasi-emergency across another 18 prefectures for 34 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, public broadcaster NHK reported. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports Record 12,813 New Coronavirus Cases
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Tokyo Games were watershed moment in parasports in India, say Paralympic medallists
Paralympic medallists, including shuttler Suhas Yathiraj, feel the Tokyo Games was a watershed moment for para-sports in India since the country's splendid show in the Japanese capital has encouraged ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower celebrates Chinese New Year with a special all-red light-up
In its fourth run this year, Tokyo Tower is lighting up in red again to celebrate the Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year). The special illumination event takes place on the evening of January 31. ( read original story ...)
Japan orders probe of Vietnamese intern abuse case
Japan's justice minister on Tuesday ordered the immigration agency to investigate violent workplace abuse allegedly suffered by a Vietnamese intern in a case that has heightened scrutiny of a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto prices mixed after US markets see-saw on Monday
Cryptocurrencies were mixed early Tuesday morning with Bitcoin higher, but rivals Ethereum and Dogecoin both logging losses. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Japan stocks fall as Asia-Pacific markets tumble following volatility on Wall Street
U.S. stocks sold off earlier in the session but mounted a dramatic comeback as investors stepped in to buy beaten-up tech shares. ( read original story ...)
Japan upgrades view on regional economies for first time in 15 months
The latest report from the Finance Ministry upgraded individual assessments for nine out of 11 regions, including the Kanto area. ( read original story ...)
More Mistakes Found in Japan Govt Draft Budget Documents
Mistakes have been found in a total of four additional places in reference materials attached to the Japanese government's fiscal 2022 draft budget, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos to Close Wakayama Oil Refinery on Falling Demand
Japan’s Eneos Holdings Inc. will close one of its oil refineries next year due to falling domestic demand and the shift away from fossil fuels. Most Read from BloombergStocks Storm Back From 4% Rout ... ( read original story ...)
Snow in forecast tonight for Kanto and could cover Tokyo’s 23 wards
The Kanto region is expected to get a dusting of snow or some rain from the night of Jan. 25 due to the effects of a low-pressure system, which is forecast to form off the Tokai region. ( read original story ...)