A 25-ton robot, inspired by the popular 1970s anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, has made its first moves in Yokohama, Japan. Footage tweeted on September 21 shows the giant Gundam robot moving its arms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics CEO suggests relaxed entry rules for athletes
Tokyo Olympics officials are proposing that the government relax immigration regulations, allowing athletes to enter the country before next year’s postponed games and train during a 14-day quarantine ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics to Require COVID-19 Tests for Athletes: Draft of Planned Measures
The giant Olympic rings are pictured two days before the start of the one-year countdown to the Tokyo Olympics that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic athletes face tracking apps if virus persists, says task force
Olympic athletes could face strict controls on movement and repeated coronavirus tests under measures discussed Wednesday by a task force charged with finding ways to safely hold the postponed Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is a ‘democracy without women’, says ruling party MP
Tomomi Inada makes comment after new prime minister appoints just two women on 21-strong cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Nearly 36,000 Japan Firms Shut Down Business Due to COVID-19 – Think Tank
Japan suffered its biggest economic slump on ... featuring tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, careers, investing, real estate and more. The Most Important Ages for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says to compile basic policy on new digital agency by year-end
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday he wanted to compile a basic policy on a new digital agency by the end of this year and submit necessary bills to next year's ordinary session ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May Ease Virus Entry Restrictions Next Month: Reports
Japan is considering easing strict coronavirus border restrictions from October to allow more foreign nationals to enter, local media reported Wednesday. Tourists would still be banned and only longer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hafu stars are celebrated. But some mixed-race people say they feel like foreigners in their own country
Many Japanese people rose up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but experts argue Japan needs to address issues of discrimination and diversity closer to home. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga, IOC head Bach speak by phone – Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach spoke by telephone on Wednesday and had a discussion about holding a successful Games, Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
Storm heads to Tokyo area, residents urged to prepare early
A tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean is slowly approaching the Tokyo region, and officials are urging residents to take precautions early from heavy rain and gusts ... ( read original story ...)
Cerebras Systems Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Toronto, Canada
Cerebras Systems, the pioneer in accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) compute, today announced its continued global expansion with the opening of new offices across Japan and Canada. Cerebras ... ( read original story ...)
JAL, Matternet in drone delivery business partnership
The partnership will see Matternet’s M2 drone system utilised in trials in Tokyo, before assessing opportunities for a healthcare delivery business model. Explaining the reason for the partnership, ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ticks down on virus and stimulus worries after long weekend
TOKYO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Japanese shares eased on Wednesday as ... outperformed on worries about the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nikkei share average shed 0.06% on its first trade since Friday ... ( read original story ...)
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama to Open
(TOKYO:4681) has announced that The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will open for business on September 23. One of the most famous hotels in Honolulu, The Kahala Hotel & Resort, has continued to be a ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic offers Tokyo Game Show a chance for reinvention
Once a premier industry event, Tokyo Game Show has been increasingly overshadowed by global competitors in recent years. But as the pandemic forces it online, some see a chance for reinvention. ( read original story ...)