Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Singapore aim to reopen business travel in September
TOKYO -- The foreign ministers of Japan and Singapore agreed Thursday to work toward resuming business travel between the two countries in September after a monthslong halt to curb the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Blitzboks have unfinished business to take care of at Tokyo 2021
The Blitzboks squad regrouped in Stellenbosch this week after their season was interrupted and according to coach Neil Powell, they have placed the Tokyo Olympics as their ultimate goal. ( read original story ...)
Singapore and Japan agree to resume essential business travel; officials tasked to finalise agreement by September: MFA
Singapore and Japan have agreed to resume essential business travel, with an agreement expected to be finalised by early September, the ... ( read original story ...)
Marathon Capital Advises Tokyo Gas on Acquisition of Hecate Energy’s 500 MWac Solar Project
PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Capital, LLC ('Marathon') is pleased to announce that Tokyo Gas America Ltd., a wholly owned ... ( read original story ...)
5 accused of illegally dumping waste from Tokyo hostess club in nearby street
Police here sent papers to prosecutors on Aug. 12 accusing five individuals, including the male owner of a hostess club in Tokyo, of dumping ... ( read original story ...)
35 years after horror of JAL 123 crash, some still wait for answers
A team consisting of scientists, members from among the bereaved and independent experts is campaigning for full information disclosure. ( read original story ...)
The coronavirus has complicated China-Japan relations. How will this benefit Asean?
As Covid-19 led to a setback in China relations, Japan’s post-pandemic foreign policy outlook may create new opportunities for Asean-Japan cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Business failures in Japan drop slightly due to relief measures
TOKYO -- There was a total of 789 bankruptcy cases in Japan in July, down 1.62% from a year earlier following the introduction of business relief measures by the government and municipalities ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo NPP pleads with Akufo-Addo over ban on importation of right-hand vehicles
Tokyo NPP chapter has in a letter written to the office of the president through Ghana’s embassy in Tokyo, Japan, appealed for the reconsideration of the ban on importation of Japanese made right-hand ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic kills the dreams of foreign hotel staff for new life
Guo is one of many foreign hotel clerks being forced to give up their "Japanese dreams" as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps guests away from accommodation facilities. The hotel industry in Japan grew ... ( read original story ...)
Book by widow of 1985 JAL crash victim published in English
This letter is about a book I have written,” she began. “I would be most grateful if all the Boeing employees could read it.” Her intention was not to address the years of resentment and anger toward ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. to Request Biz Suspensions in Virus-Hit Area
Hit Area; Osaka Pref. to Request Biz Suspensions in Virus-Hit Area. News from Japan. Politics Lifestyle Jul 31, 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
National Hemophilia Foundation and Takeda Partner with Alex Borstein to Raise Awareness of von Willebrand Disease
Up to one in every 100 Americans is affected by von Willebrand disease 1 (VWD) – but how many have heard of this condition? A new series of public service announcements, featuring actress Alex ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba wraps up laptop business, sells remaining shares to Sharp
Japanese tech giant Toshiba, once well-known for its satellite range of laptops meant for heavy use, has finally decided to quit the laptop business. ( read original story ...)
Aussie Olympian and startup founder uses Tokyo cancellation to boost his AI tech to 1 million users
Instead of competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics last week, Outwrite founder Nick Hough was celebrating a different milestone. ( read original story ...)