Earthquake alert

The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Sept. 16, 2021, 6:42 p.m. Epicenter: In Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.5, E 137.3 Preliminary magnitude: 5.2 ... ( read original story ...)

From Midland to Japan: Rogers shining in new role

In a Japanese business world still largely dominated by men, Rogers earlier this year was elected president of the American C Commerce (ACCJ) in Japan, one of the most active and influential foreign ... ( read original story ...)

Low-alcohol drinks target homebodies

TOKYO >> Major alcohol producers in Japan are introducing products with low alcohol content in an effort to meet the needs of consumers concerned about over-drinking at home during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Sharapova: “Naomi Osaka needs to be supported”

The former tennis player and former world number gave an interview in which she talks about her new life after tennis courts, but also about tennis of today, also talking about the problems of Naomi O ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo reports 831 coronavirus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 831 new coronavirus cases, down 221 from Wednesday and 844 down from last Thursday. It is the 25th straight day that the daily figure has been ... ( read original story ...)