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Sapporo zoo names baby orangutan ‘Reito’ after new era name
A zoo in this northern Japan city revealed on May 20 that it has settled on the name "Reito" for its baby orangutan born in February. Of the five name proposals brought forth on the Sapporo Maruyama ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: UN again urges global cease-fire to fight virus
The United Nations secretary-general is again urging factions in conflict to heed his call for a global cease-fire to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus antibody tests to start in Miyagi, Osaka and Tokyo in June
The government wants to know how many people were actually infected — including those without symptoms — and if "herd immunity" was achieved. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics followed up by 3 mega-events — all in China
Uncertainty grips next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics: Will there be fans or empty stadiums in 14 months? And how will thousands of athletes, staff, and technical officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output, retail sales seen falling more sharply in April: Reuters poll
Japan's factory output and retail sales likely fell at the fastest pace in years in April as the coronavirus outbreak hurt the world's third-largest economy, a Reuters poll found on Friday. ( read original story ...)
President Trump arrives in Japan for trade talks
President Trump and the first lady arrived in Japan Saturday morning. Their four-day trip comes as trade tensions between the U.S. and Japan begin to simmer. CBSN contributor and senior fellow of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: South Korea reports 20 new virus cases, China 4 | Charlotte Observer
South Korea has reported 20 new coronavirus cases, including nine in the Seoul metropolitan area, as authorities scramble to stem transmissions while proceeding with a phased reopening of schools. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest wooden statue of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi found in Osaka shrine
Japan's largest wooden statue of 16th century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi sitting was found inside Omiya Shrine in this western Japan city, th ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka finds cooking comforting, creates own recipe amid lockdown
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has been making the most of the forced break due to the global pandemic to improve her cooking skills. "When you're on the road as much as I am, having the chance to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso Welcomes BOJ’s New Loan Scheme
Aso also told reporters that it was hard to predict the outlook for the Japanese economy now considering its link to overseas economies, but added that Japan was not in a state of financial crisis. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan helps fund small businesses fighting pandemic
Japan's central bank said Friday it will provide some 30 trillion yen ($280 billion) to banks for financing small and medium-size businesses battling economic hardships brought on by the coronavrius ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Core Consumer Prices Slip Into Deflation for First Time in Three Years
Japan's core consumer prices fell for the first time in more than three years in April on an annual basis, as weak oil prices and coronavirus lockdown measures heightened deflation risks. The April ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank To Sell 5% of Wireless Unit in Japan For $2.9 Billion
SoftBank Group Corp. said it will raise about 310.2 billion yen ($2.9 billion) by selling a 5% stake in its Japanese wireless subsidiary this month, the latest in a series of asset divestitures ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China reports 4 new confirmed virus cases
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 can cause m ... ( read original story ...)