The festival is a massive one, featuring shows in 11 different disciplines including opera, ballet, contemporary theatre and Nihon-buyo (traditional Japanese dance). A host of professional ensembles ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Other Prefectures Request COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency
The Japanese government is considering declaring a quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures after their respective governors revealed their intentions to ask for the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward sues 32 shops along historic Asakusa street for alleged illegal occupancy
Taito Ward in Japan's capital has brought a suit against souvenir shops and other establishments located along Denbouin-dori Street in the po ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami caused by Tonga volcano eruption stumps Japan weather experts
The phenomenon confused weather agency officials, as tide level changes were only a few dozen centimeters at some observation points and they changed too quickly for a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka prefecture to report about 6,000 COVID-19 cases, new daily record – Kyodo
Japan's Osaka prefecture will record about 6,000 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, the Kyodo news agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan once again postpones launch of H3 rocket
Informed sources say the launch of Japan's mainstay next-generation H3 rocket has been postponed again. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are developing ... ( read original story ...)
Feel 150 Years of History! 12 Iconic Buildings & Exotic Historical Landmarks in Hokkaido
A relatively young region in Japan, Hokkaido began full-scale development about 150 years ago. When traveling there, you’ll see many Western-style historical buildings. Hokkaido’s natural environment ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort is set to bring back the snacks and sweet treats at limited park stores
A month-long shortage of goods had many park visitors leaving empty-handed with no yummy souvenirs for their memories. ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to expand COVID restrictions as infections surge
Japan’s government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka to Set New Daily Record With 6,000 COVID-19 Cases -Kyodo
Japan's western prefecture of Osaka will record about 6,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the Kyodo news agency said, far surpassing the previous all-time high of 3,760 set on the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan lifts inflation forecast, no policy change
Japan's central bank revised its inflation forecast on Tuesday and adjusted its view of price risks, while leaving its monetary easing policy in place in a nod to lingering pandemic uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s private rented sector is ripe for development, but beware the political and regulatory pitfalls
Pandemic-driven changes to the way people live and work could make Asia's build-to-rent sector an attractive choice However, increased government scrutiny on corporate landlords means navigating the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com expands venture arm to $500 million to back early-stage web3 startups
Crypto.com, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has extended its venture arm’s fund size to $500 million as it looks to more aggressively back early-stage startups to help the nascent ecosystem grow, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo could go into a quasi-state of emergency this week
With the recent surge of new Covid-19 infections, driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant, Japan could be placing Tokyo and ten other prefectures under a quasi-state of emergency. Last week, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes quasi-emergency for Tokyo area
The Japanese government is considering imposing stricter anti-virus measures in Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures to curb the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. ( read original story ...)
Malvern College Tokyo to Become the Latest Addition to the Malvern College Family of Schools
Malvern College, an outstanding British independent school with over 150 years of history, is delighted to announce Malvern College Tokyo. ( read original story ...)