Japanese exports in October did much better than expected, falling 0.2%, according to the Ministry of Finance. ( read original story ...)
Robots take on key roles at this Yokohama construction site
The newest helpers at a construction site here don't need breaks and will work until they're programmed to stop. Kajima Corp., a leading general contractor, is showing off cutting-edge robots it is ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to exclude groups of 5 or more from ‘Go To Eat’ campaign as virus cases surge
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura announced on Nov. 17 that his prefecture plans to exclude groups of five or more people from the central govern ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees record number of new cases amid nationwide spike
Authorities in Tokyo announced nearly 500 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, the biggest daily increase in the Japanese capital since the pandemic began, amid a ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo records single-day high in virus cases
Authorities in Tokyo have announced nearly 500 new cases of the coronavirus, the biggest daily increase in the Japanese capital since the pandemic began that comes amid a nationwide ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Reports Record Daily Virus Cases, Outbreak Locks Down Australian State
Daily coronavirus cases in Tokyo and South Korea hit fresh highs on Wednesday, as pollution-cloaked New Delhi struggled with rising cases and Australia reported a highly contagious virus strain which ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: US doctors urge Trump to share Covid data; record cases in Tokyo
Medical establishment says cooperation can save lives; UK pressed to open transatlantic travel corridors; South Australia locks down for 6 days ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Australia and Japan over ‘confrontational’ new defence pact
Australian ministers urge dialogue to resolve dispute as Beijing says countries may pay ‘corresponding price’ ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hello work’ or job centre? language experts spell trouble for Japan’s mangled English
Group of language experts is taking local governments and organisations to task for their over-reliance on machine translation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares end lower as COVID-19 cases jump in Tokyo
Japanese shares closed lower on Wednesday, with the Nikkei retreating from a more than 29-year closing high notched a day earlier, as soaring COVID-19 cases in Tokyo halted a recent equity rally ... ( read original story ...)
Here are the world’s top 10 most expensive cities after Covid shuffles ranking
Zurich and Paris have displaced Singapore and Osaka in a recent report on the world's most expensive cities, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. That's based on The Economist Intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finmin says not considering lowering sales tax
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday that he was not considering lowering the sales tax as a part of stimulus measures to support the economy amid the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Beer Cellar Sapporo Harajuku
This is the first Tokyo outpost of Beer Cellar Sapporo, a bottle shop and tap room where you can sample local craft beer along with a slew of bottles from Sapporo’s sister city, Portland, Oregon. We ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Innovation IR Council holds first session
Would-be casino city Yokohama held on Tuesday the first meeting of a local body called the Yokohama Innovation IR Council. Its main purpose is to bring together public-sector agencies and institutions ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Nike Star Power Continues To Shine With New Apparel Line
She’s proving that yet again with pieces in her first Nike collection selling out online in less than 24 hours. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s New Nike Collection Honors Her Japanese, Haitian, and American Roots
Naomi Osaka's new Nike apparel collection has gear that works on and off the tennis court, including a camouflage shirt and NikeCourt shorts. ( read original story ...)