Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has added her voice to protests over the death of an African-American man in U.S. police custody, criticising people for tweeting more about lootings than his death. ( read original story ...)
Shonan beaches to be without huts and lifeguards due to virus controls
Popular beaches in the Shonan area near Tokyo are likely to have no beach huts or lifeguards this summer as a number of beach operators have given up on op ... ( read original story ...)
More than 30 coronavirus cases in Tokyo: NHK
More than 30 new coronavirus infections were reported in Tokyo on Tuesday, Japan's NHK public broadcaster said, marking the first time the number of daily cases has topped 30 in 19 days. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Naomi Osaka adds voice to U.S. protests: ‘silence is betrayal’
Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has added her voice to protests over the death of an African-American man in U.S. police custody, criticising people for tweeting more about lootings than his death. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus-linked business failures top 200 in Japan
It is believed that many of the failed firms' struggles predate the outbreak, and drops in demand caused by the epidemic pushed them beyond breaking point. ( read original story ...)
Deadly Sapporo coronavirus cluster highlights challenges faced by elderly care homes
Elderly care facilities in Japan are struggling to prevent mass infections of the novel coronavirus among residents and others, with a nursing home in Hokkaido seeing around 70 percent of residents ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares hit over 3-month high on hopes of economic recovery boosting corporate results
Japanese shares hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday, as hopes for global economic recovery with more countries gradually reopening after coronavirus-related lockdowns bolstered expectations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cash balance hits new high as c.bank pumps money to combat pandemic
The balance of money circulating in Japan's economy reached $5 trillion in May, hitting a record high for the second straight month, as the central bank pumped more cash to cushion the blow to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has no immediate plan to issue ‘corona-bonds’: finance minister Aso
Japan has no immediate plan to issue "corona-bonds," or bonds issued specifically to cover the cost of combating the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
ANZ to sell New Zealand asset finance unit to Japan’s Shinsei Bank for $479 million
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group on Tuesday agreed to sell its New Zealand-based asset finance unit for NZ$762 million ($479 million) to Japanese financial institution Shinsei Bank Ltd ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city proposes changing name of subway station to ‘Nagoya Castle’
The local government of this central Japan city has proposed changing the moniker of Shiyakusho (City Hall) Station on the municipal subway ... ( read original story ...)
Japan talking with South Korea about export controls: trade minister
Japan is engaged in dialogue with South Korea on export controls, the Japanese trade minister said on Tuesday, declining to elaborate on Seoul's request for Tokyo to remove restrictions on exports of ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s What the Tokyo Firebombing Looked Like—Through the Sights of a Superfortress Gunner
Surely, Tokyo, the seat of government and the number one military target in all of The Empire isn’t going to be all lit up like a Christmas tree.” ... ( read original story ...)
These 5 Weapons Would Help Japan In A War With North Korea
As North Korea ruthlessly forges ahead with nuclear weapons and ballistic-missile technology, the threat to Japan has crystallized: the country once again faces the prospect of nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
Japan is considering a travel bubble for overseas business people and tourists
Japan has been wary of relaxing travel restrictions too quickly and has opted to extend the entry ban and visa suspensions until the end of June. Currently, Japanese nationals are allowed to re-enter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s socioeconomic activity picking up as infections subside
Japan on Monday further eased restrictions on social and economic activities in urban areas that were imposed to fight the spread of ... ( read original story ...)