The Osaka prefectural government decided on May 28 to end all business closure requests on May 31 by lifting those remaining for live music venues and other attractions with high risk of novel ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tally for Friday
The number of daily new coronavirus infections in Tokyo rose to 22 on Friday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said. With Friday's figure, Tokyo has r ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Matsui Management Analysts Comment on Amazon Saying They Look to Acquire Self-Driving-Car Start-Up Zoox
Osaka Matsui Management analsyts comment on Amazon seeking to acquire Zoox, the self-driving-car technology start-up. ( read original story ...)
Hello Tokyo offers masks at cost to nonprofits
Hello Tokyo, The only Daiso Japanese $2 discount store in the Midwest, is offering face masks at cost to nonprofit organizations and business that are struggling from the effects of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Economy Worsening Rapidly Even as Shutdowns Ease
Japan’s government maintained its view that the economy continues to worsen sharply even as a nationwide state of emergency was lifted this week allowing businesses to start the slow process of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 15 COVID-19 cases, bringing weekly total near threshold
Tokyo confirmed 15 COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the capital’s total to 5,195, local media reported. Tokyo recorded 10 or more cases for three straight days after it saw eight infections on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower reopens, but now you have to take stairs 150 meters up
Though it lost its status as the tallest structure in Japan when the Skytree opened in 2012, Tokyo Tower is still, to many, the more iconic symbol of the capital. Situated closer to the city center ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower reopens after coronavirus shutdown — but you may have to climb to the top
The tower will open the 600-step staircase leading to the main deck so that visitors who stayed home during the virus emergency can exercise. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower reopens after coronavirus shutdown
Tokyo Tower, one of the Japanese capital's major sightseeing spots, reopened its observatories Thursday following nearly two months o ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower visitors are urged to take the stairs to reach the main observation deck
After the state of emergency was lifted earlier this week, Tokyo has slowly begun reopening, starting with the national art museums, shops and department stores. Popular attractions will soon resume ... ( read original story ...)
‘Terrace House Tokyo’ Canceled After Hana Kimura Death
Japanese reality TV show “Terrace House Tokyo” has been canceled following the death on Saturday of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana Kimura. The cancellation of the 2019-20 season was ... ( read original story ...)
Just in time for the Cherry Blossoms: Fly business class for cheap to Tokyo or Seoul in 2021
At TPG, we paused traveling to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Local and national governments around the globe are now debating the appropriate levels of isolation and distancing. Before booking ... ( read original story ...)
22-year-old tennis star Naomi Osaka made $37 million last year, surpassing Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete. Here’s how she did it.
On the heels of back-to-back Grand Slam wins and on the cusp of playing in the Olympics, Naomi Osaka landed several lucrative endorsement deals. ( read original story ...)
Osaka pub gives free face shields to customers as anti-virus measure
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- An "izakaya" Japanese-style pub in Osaka has started distributing free face shields for use by its customers in the hope of regaining drinkers after the coronavirus state of emergency ... ( read original story ...)
FamilyMart to launch shorter business hours at 787 stores across Japan from June
FamilyMart Co. revealed on May 25 that it will introduce shorter business hours at 787 franchise stores in Japan from June 1. Some 5.4% of al･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka surpasses Serena Williams as the highest-paid female athlete
Tennis player Naomi Osaka is now the highest-paid female athlete in the world, earning over $30M in 2019 in endorsement deals. ( read original story ...)