The Japanese government will consider lifting the state of emergency on many of the 34 prefectures that are not among the hardest-hit by the coronavirus epidemic before the nationwide deadline of May ... ( read original story ...)
Local government open drive-through coronavirus testing site for COVID-19 in Japan
Japan's soccer club, Kasima Antlers FC offer them site for drive-through coronavirus test for COVID-19 in Ibaraki-Prefecture, Japan on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Japan puts Toyota, Sony and 516 other firms on ‘national security’ list to counter China risk, foreign raiders
Japan has put out a list of 518 companies subject to tighter foreign ownership rules, including Toyota and Sony, to raise scrutiny of industries considered key to national security. ( read original story ...)
Fleas to flu to coronavirus: how ‘death ships’ spread disease through the ages
Some 2,500 years ago, the Plague of Justinian spread via ships from North Africa to Europe and Asia, killing up to 50 million people. ( read original story ...)
Makoto Imai masters Japanese traditional woodworking and construction in Washington and around the world
Makoto has designed and built homes in Japan, in California, on the East Coast and in Washington, along with stunning, singular pieces of furniture. ( read original story ...)
More Than 90% of Tokyo Hospital Beds for COVID-19 Patients Filled: Government
The ministry said 1,832 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised in the capital as of April 28, or 91.6 percent of the 2,000 beds made available for such patients. The Tokyo Metropolitan government aims to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to lift state of emergency in some areas
Reuters and Arata Yamamoto Japan's Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday that the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in “many of 34 prefectures” that are not among the ... ( read original story ...)
At home in the classroom, be it in London or Tokyo
Although she loved her role at The British School in Tokyo (BST), the Londoner was looking for a new challenge. That challenge was establishing a business, Quest Tokyo K.K., to tu ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, World’s Longest-Running TV Cartoon Show Switches to Re-Runs as Coronavirus Halts Production
Millions of Japanese viewers of the world's longest-running animated cartoon TV show will have to make do with re-runs from next week after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted production, Fuji ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games could be ‘greatest ever’, says IOC’s Coates
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In Japan, coronavirus pandemic brings outbreaks of bullying, ostracism
TOKYO >> The coronavirus in Japan has brought not just an epidemic of infections, but also an onslaught of bullying and discrimination against the sick, their families and health workers. ( read original story ...)
No ‘Plan B’ for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Watch "No 'Plan B' for 2020 Tokyo Olympics", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)
Prologis Japan Inks Big Prelease for In-development Osaka Facility, Nabs Two Awards for Its REIT
Prologis announced that it had completed a new leasing agreement for a total of 211,000 square feet of space at its Prologis Park Osaka 5. The new tenant at the property will be Koizumi Logistics ... ( read original story ...)
Corporate Japan bullish on tech despite crisis
There is no doubt that Japan is not immune to the impact of COVID-19 on its economy and like most other countries, there have been negative impacts of the virus to businesses. This is illustrated by ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) CEO Bill Stein on Q1 2020 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2020 05:30 PM ET Company Participants John Stewart - SVP, IR Bill Stein - CEO A ... ( read original story ...)
4 tips to travel Osaka, Japan without getting yourself lost
Osaka City is not only the commercial center of Japan but also the center of industry and the main port, dubbed the heart of the Kansai metropolitan area. ( read original story ...)