NAGOYA--Incumbent Takashi Kawamura emerged victorious from the Nagoya mayoral election, defeating three rookie challengers on April 25, despite his support for the scandal-plagued Aichi governor ... ( read original story ...)
Trains still full in Tokyo, Osaka, despite 3rd state of emergency
Commuters were out in force as usual in Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture on the morning of April 26, despite the recently declared third state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government advisers warn birth rate falling at more rapid pace this year
Private sector advisers to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned on Monday that Japan's birth rate is declining at a faster pace amid the coronavirus crisis, saying that society should have a "sense of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s slow Covid vaccine rollout casts cloud over Olympics
Just 1.3% of Japan’s population have received at least first dose, with less than 90 days until Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s slow vaccination process as Tokyo 2020 looms
The Tokyo Olympics is just three months away, but Japan is far from ready. The country is struggling to contain a fourth wave of Covid-19. The Prime Minister has just declared a state of emergency in ... ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to visit Japan, South Korea on maiden deployment
Britain's HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier will lead a flotilla of Royal Navy ships through Asian waters on port visits to Japan and South Korea on its maiden deployment, the British embassy in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei gains on bargain hunting
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 105.60 points, or 0.36%, to 29,126.23. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange increased 3.17 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan (BoJ) preview: Covid-19 resurgences on watch
This is taking reference to the end of last year when Japan was faced with its third wave of Covid-19, the au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI continues to trend higher, denoting expectations for ... ( read original story ...)
H3C Showcases Latest in 5G and Cloud Technology at Interop Tokyo 2021
Stock quotes by finanzen.net TOKYO, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- H3C – an industry leader in the provision of Digital Solutions – took to Interop Tokyo 2021 today to showcase its latest developments ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 to decide on limits for spectators in April – Hashimoto
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said on Monday that the committee will decide on rules for limiting spectators in April. Hashimoto said she hopes to reach consensus among ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ANA aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
Japan's biggest airline ANA said Monday it aims to become carbon neutral by 2050 through new technology, emissions trading and other efforts. ( read original story ...)
China Says Invited by IAEA to Join Group Over Japan’s Fukushima Water Plan
China said on Monday the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) had confirmed it would invite Chinese experts to join the working group carrying out work on Japan's plan for disposal of contaminated ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Corpses likely of brother and sister found in residence in Nishiyodogawa
Osaka Prefectural Police launched an investigation after the discovery of two corpses in a residence in Osaka City on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party loses 3 key elections in blow to Suga
Japan’s ruling party lost all three parliamentary by-elections held Sunday, loosening Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s grip on power ahead of national elections later this year. Suga said he takes ... ( read original story ...)
Opposition by-election wins sting Japan’s prime minister
Yoshihide Suga has suffered a setback in his first electoral test as Japan’s prime minister after opposition parties won a string of victories in by-elections across the country. Defeats for the ... ( read original story ...)
Asahi Kasei Renews Membership in Business Call to Action Led by United Nations Development Programme
Asahi Kasei renewed its membership in the Business Call to Action (BCtA) led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in February 2021 with ... ( read original story ...)