Naomi Osaka will play in next month's U.S. Open in New York, the 2018 champion's management team has told Reuters. Several media reports had said she had not registered for the tournament and had ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor to request shorter business hours
Koike said the situation calls for certain restrictive measures, but a complete business shutdown would not be a realistic option, as Tokyo is expecting a long fight against the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo asks restaurants, bars to shut early as virus spikes
Tokyo's governor called Thursday for restaurants, bars and karaoke parlours to shut earlier to help contain the coronavirus as the Japanese capital reported a record new number of infections. "The ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaii added to Japan’s safe international travel destination list
Hawaii implemented strict travel regulations in response to the coronavirus. Fox News previously reported that Hawaii will not reopen for tourism for out-of-state visitors until S ... ( read original story ...)
WTO agrees to mediate electronics dispute between Japan and South Korea
Japan says South Korea’s decision to pursue the matter at the WTO instead of resolving it through diplomatic channels is ‘regrettable’. ( read original story ...)
Japan slashes GDP forecasts, expects biggest contraction in decades this fiscal year
Japan sharply downgraded its gross domestic product forecasts for this fiscal year, expecting the world's third-largest economy to suffer its biggest contraction in over two decades amid the fallout ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weather agency issues erroneous quake warning
The Meteorological Agency issued an early warning Thursday morning that an earthquake that was expected to hit Tokyo and other neighboring areas. A quake w ... ( read original story ...)
Monday’s race could have been the Olympics in Tokyo. Instead, it was Hall High in West Hartford.
It was July 27 and under different circumstances, Elle Purrier might have been in Tokyo, competing for the United States in the Olympics. Instead, on Monday night, she found herself running in an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Limit Bar and Restaurant Hours as Infection Spreads
Officials in Japan are planning stricter measures on businesses and group activities as coronavirus cases continue to spread from a concentration around the capital to other urban areas across the ... ( read original story ...)
4,000 peaches worth a total of $19,000 reportedly stolen from central Japan orchards
KOFU -- Some 4,000 peaches worth around 2 million yen (about $19,000) were stolen from an orchard before their harvest in this central Japan city betw ... ( read original story ...)
China and North Korea: the reasons for Japan’s tighter rules for access to tech at universities?
Tokyo plans to make overseas researchers dealing with sensitive technology divulge their funding sources, and more thoroughly vet students from abroad. ( read original story ...)
Japan weather agency issues false strong quake alert by error
The Japanese weather agency said it issued Thursday morning a false strong earthquake alert to wide areas of Japan due to errors in l ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks mostly higher as U.S. Fed keeps rates on hold; Singapore lags as bank shares tumble
Stocks in Asia Pacific mostly advanced in Thursday afternoon trade after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo launches its partial reopening with an entertaining video
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, also known as Sanrio Puroland ( has launched a fun video to support the communication with its fans and guests during the time of the partial reopening of the theme park. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city’s booklet offers ‘modern’ child-rearing info for grandparents
A local government in the central Japan prefectural of Aichi has created an informational booklet for grandparents looking after their grand ... ( read original story ...)
Timing is right for Mike Woods as Canada announces Olympic cycling team for Tokyo
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has been a blessing in disguise for Canadian road cycling star Mike Woods. The 33-year-old Ottawa native is back on his bike healthy again after breaking his ... ( read original story ...)