Japan’s government is preparing to announce a third state of emergency in Tokyo and the western metropolitan area around Osaka following requests from local leaders who say current measures are ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare state of emergency in Tokyo amid pre-Olympics Covid surge
Fourth coronavirus wave hits densely populated parts of country as experts say mutant strains driving latest outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Sushi scores 64 out of 100
The folks who run Tokyo Sushi in Russellville told News 19 they’re doing everything they can to elevate their score into the 90s. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post says to discuss sale of Australian logistics business Wednesday
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd 6178.T said its board would meet on Wednesday to discuss the sale of part of its Australian logistics arm Toll Holdings, res ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post, Allegro finalise Toll Global Express deal
Japan Post and Allegro Funds have agreed a deal for Toll Group’s Global Express unit. The deal is expected to see Japan Post record net proceeds worth less than $US10 million ($13 million) for the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to request new state of emergency to curb spread of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is preparing to ask the national government to declare another state of emergency over the capital to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Chinese Military Likely Behind Cyberattacks
Tokyo police are investigating cyberattacks on about 200 Japanese companies and research organizations, including the country’s space agency, by a hacking group believed to be linked to the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to sell part of Australia logistics business, book $645 mln loss – Nikkei
Japan Post Holdings Co has decided to sell part of Australian logistics arm Toll Holdings's business to an investment fund and book a special loss of 70 billion yen ($645.46 million), the Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls for Myanmar junta to free journalist
A group of journalists in Japan called on Myanmar's junta to free one of their colleagues on Tuesday (April 20). Yuki Kitazumi was detained in Yangon Sunday evening by military outside his home for ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia (NOK) to Provide Private 5G to KATCH Network in Japan
Nokia Corporation NOK has been chosen by KATCH Network to provide 5G standalone private wireless networking across the Aichi Prefecture in Japan. KATCH provides cable TV, Internet and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Considering Coronavirus Emergency for Osaka
The Japanese government is considering issuing a novel coronavirus state of emergency for Osaka Prefecture, where new infection cases are increasing markedly. Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese businessmen brighten makeup industry amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many businesses in Japan to the edge of financial ruin, but Takumi Tezuka, who owns a makeup and hair salon for men in Tokyo, has seen his customer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Flexes Its Talons
Suga was hawkish on China, but the soft-power U.S.-Japan alliance needs work. ( read original story ...)
The Monday Roundup: Tokyo’s ‘High Line’, Bikes mean business, no cops needed, and more
These are the most noteworthy items our community came across in the past seven days… Fear anywhere is a threat to safety everywhere: An absolute must-read Read More » ... ( read original story ...)
Former Head of NEC’s Unified Communications Business, Makoto Omi, Joins Intermedia Cloud Communications to Lead Operations in Japan
Intermedia Cloud Communications, a leading provider of cloud communications solutions, announced that Makoto Omi has been named as ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor says ‘we are in a critical situation’ as virus cases surge
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura indicated Monday he intends to ask the central government to declare a fresh state of emergency in Osaka Prefecture amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases. The decision ... ( read original story ...)