The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s suicide rate highlights the other health challenges stemming from the pandemic
By some measures, Japan has managed the covid-19 pandemic relatively well. Compared with other major countries, Japan has seen fewer infections, hospitalizations and deaths. But the country is facing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and neighboring prefectures call for state of emergency
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Saturday requested the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency, Nikkei has learned through interviews ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor, others urge Japan’s gov’t to declare coronavirus emergency
The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Economy Minister Yasutoshi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moving to retract favorable entry treatment for 11 nations
Japan is considering retracting preferential treatment for nationals of 11 nations where COVID-19 cases are comparatively under control. The favored treatment for short-term business travel as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Ten years on, Japan’s Fukushima victims worry they’ve been forgotten
Nearly 10 years on, Fukushima evacuees remain scattered across Japan. Only 5 per cent of Namie's residents have ventured to return to their homes near the plant amid persistent fears of radiation ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Urge Japan Government to Declare Emergency: Nikkei
Tokyo’s metropolitan government is set to urge the central government to declare a state of emergency, the Nikkei newspaper reported. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and neighboring prefectures to ask for state of emergency
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Saturday decided to request the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency, Nikkei has learned through ... ( read original story ...)
Reformers look to fix Japan’s damaging youth baseball culture
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Hampered by excessive, old-fashioned training methods, a win-at-all-costs mentality and the heavy burden placed on parents, partic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to request new emergency declaration as COVID-19 cases climb – media
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will ask the central government later on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga insists delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga began 2021 promising that the delayed Tokyo Olympics would go ahead in July, even as Japan contends with a surge in coronavirus cases and the rising cost of an ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga defies the critics to insist Tokyo Olympics still on track
Japan’s prime minister is insisting that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer despite the surging pandemic, public opposition to holding the Games and private misgivings ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics can be ‘symbol of global solidarity’ says Japan’s PM despite surge in COVID-19 infections
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga released a written statement on Friday expressing confidence that the “Olympic Games will be held this summer.” ... ( read original story ...)
OTR Tires Market to See Major Growth by 2026 | JK Tyre, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear
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Crypto adoption in 2021: Top trends and predictions on what may come
The prospects for 2021 look bright as major forces driving adoption in 2020 will remain powerful. Propelled by Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally, the crypto industry is seeing off 2020 with flying ... ( read original story ...)
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The future of money will be a tussle between algorythmic and fiat-pegged stablecoins and central bank digital currency experiments. ( read original story ...)