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But also revealing of Japan’s attitude towards business and, possibly, a template for governments around the world as coronavirus violently redefines the scope and meaning of national security. For ... ( read original story ...)

A 28-year-old sumo wrestler has become the youngest person to die from coronavirus in Japan, the Ministry of Healt ... ( read original story ...)

The coronavirus is changing Japan’s work culture in ways that would have seemed impossible a few months ago. ( read original story ...)

But those who live in Los Angeles, which has been under a “safer at home” order since mid-March, have seen many of the things that define the downside of L.A. living — included (but not limited to) ... ( read original story ...)

As Japan considers lifting state-of-emergency conditions in many regions this week and the country inches towards a gradual return of economic activity, photographer Dai Kurokawa looks at life in the ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)

Japan has no plan to change its schedule regarding the launch of integrated resorts (IR) - Las Vegas-style complexes that include casinos and shopping arcades - despite Las Vegas Sands' decision to ... ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is sparring with Tokyo’s governor, Yuriko Koike, as tensions rise over the coronavirus response. ( read original story ...)

Over the past few weeks, the governor has gone from being a locally liked politician to a national media darling. ( read original story ...)

A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport's first COVID-19 fatality, the national ... ( read original story ...)

Las Vegas Sands, the US casino operator that boasted it would spend $10bn to secure a foothold in Japan’s future gaming market, has dropped out of bidding for a licence to operate in the world’s third ... ( read original story ...)

With the Olympics postponed due to the coronavirus, top Japanese fencer Ryo Miyake has swapped his metal mask and foil for a bike and backpack as a Tokyo UberEats deliveryman. The 29-year-old, who won ... ( read original story ...)

A group of about 20 restaurants in Yokohama's Chinatown started a drive-through service Wednesday as part of efforts to retain cus ... ( read original story ...)