Tag: business

TOKYO -- Tokyo on Thursday recorded its highest ... Companies trying to strike a balance between staying in business and preventing infections have begun taking their own preventive steps. ( read original story ...)

Local governments fear an influx of visitors from urban areas will lead to a spike in infections they are ill-equipped to handle. ( read original story ...)

The number is the most for a single day, Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters, and comes after the city conducted a record number of tests on a single day, with more than 4,000 conducted. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo is set to report a daily record of over 280 coronavirus cases Thursday, heightening concerns that the latest infection is spreading in the broader community and set to spill beyond the capital. ( read original story ...)

"I feel well but I will go for a checkup now because (blood) tests have shown unusual figures recently," the 74-year-old said in a speech at the beginning of an annual summer gathering of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)

From June 30th to August 23rd, the Tokyo National Museum's special "KIMONO" exhibition will include "Yoshikimono" designs from the Japanese superstar YOSHIKI. The KIMONO exhibition displays around 300 ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Wednesday issued the highest possible warning about the escalating spread of COVID-19 infections in the Japanese capital, requesting residents and business owners step up ... ( read original story ...)

Werner Herzog continues to prove to be one of world cinema’s greatest gifts, from his intimate yet wondrous documentaries (Grizzly Man, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Into Inferno) to his narrative ... ( read original story ...)

Local frustration and distrust are growing over the Tokyo metropolitan government’s reluctance to seek another business shutdown during the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases. On July 15, 165 new ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike says the spread of infections in the Japanese capital has escalated to levels tantamount to “issuing an alarm,” and requested residents and business owners to ... ( read original story ...)

(Bloomberg) -- Tokyo raised its Covid-19 warning to the highest level ... of a sharp recovery in purchases that were restricted only because of mandated business closures,” Tenreyro said in a speech ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese business confidence remained depressed in July as the coronavirus crisis pushed the global economy into a steep downturn and left firms struggling with weak overseas and domestic demand, the ... ( read original story ...)

The level-four alert was the first to be declared for the capital since it revised its COVID-19 monitoring system guidelines on June 30. ( read original story ...)

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has told the governor of Osaka Prefecture that the government will work together with local authorities to curb coronavirus infections. ( read original story ...)

Jeff Osaka is auctioning off 88 paintings by Jonathan Saiz to honor his friend and colleague, who passed away unexpectedly last week. ( read original story ...)

While the government task force plans to "consult with experts" about the surge, the potential suspension requests would be voluntary and not penalize companies. ( read original story ...)