Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Sunday to do his utmost to prevent a resurgence of the coronavirus ahead of the Olympic torch relay and his upcoming visit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. defence chiefs affirm cooperation on Taiwan: Kyodo
Japanese and U.S. defence chiefs agreed in their meeting last week to closely cooperate in the event of a military clash between China and Taiwan, Kyodo News reported on Sunday, citing multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom festivals nipped in the bud as Japan leaves lockdown
Japan will emerge from 10 weeks of coronavirus restrictions on Sunday, just in time for the peak of the annual cherry blossom viewing season. In normal years, the appearance of the delicate pink ... ( read original story ...)
US, Belgium, France and Japan hold Mideast naval exercise
The U.S. Navy said Sunday it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium, France and Japan in the Mideast amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program in ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Tokyo Olympics march on without fans from abroad
The Tokyo Olympics and the International Olympic Committee have banned fans from abroad with the games opening in four months. IOC President Thomas Bach said Saturday he was “sorry” when the decision ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s low-cost carriers make forays into cargo amid pandemic-led passenger drop
With air passenger numbers down drastically amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japan's low-cost carriers are putting their efforts into t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
New community center to honor early Japanese immigrants to Santa Maria Valley
Members of Santa Maria's Japanese-American community have entered into a partnership with the city to create a new community center honoring early Japanese immigrants' contributions to the local ... ( read original story ...)
Latitude IPO: $150m raising, $2.6 billion market value
Latitude Financial Group has secured its trip to the ASX-boards. The consumer finance company, owned by private equity and run by former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour, is set to launch its initial ... ( read original story ...)
Body of Lankan woman who died in Japan lies in funeral parlour pending investigations
The body of a 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman who died in Nagoya, Japan, is being held in a funeral parlour in that city pending the completion of investigations, diplomats said. Ratnayake Liyanage ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas Spectators Will Not Be Permitted at Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced the news after an online meeting with Japanese and Tokyo government officials and local organizers. IOC president Thomas Bach described the situation as a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus pandemic a breakthrough moment for Japan’s kaleidoscope of vending machines
With restaurants across Japan cutting hours due to the coronavirus pandemic, some businesses are turning to vending machines to･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful, 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattles Japan
A powerful, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Japan off its northern coast this Saturday. Public transportation was shut down and thousands lost power, but so far, no injuries have been reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan tsunami warning: Major 7.2 earthquake hits near Honshu coast site of nuclear reactor
JAPANESE authorities have issued a tsunami warning along the coast of Honshu Island after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck off the coast today. Tsunami waves are expected to hit near the idle Onagawa ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unavoidable’: overseas fans barred from Tokyo Olympics over virus
Overseas fans will be banned from this summer's virus-delayed Tokyo Olympics, organisers said Saturday, calling the decision disappointing but "unavoidable" as they try to hold the Games safely during ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northeastern Japan
Northeast Japan has been struck by a powerful earthquake that triggered initial tsunami warnings, the warnings have since been rescinded. The 6.9 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Miyagi ... ( read original story ...)
From insults to property damage to killing: After Atlanta, Asian American fear escalates
Behind every anti-Asian attack is a reminder of why words matter, especially from presidents. Biden is changing the tone after Trump's COVID rhetoric. ( read original story ...)