Many parts of Japan were blanketed by sweltering heat on Sunday. Weather officials forecast that the heatwave will continue for the next seven days. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 33,466 new coronavirus cases
Tokyo confirmed 33,466 new novel coronavirus infections on Saturday, surpassing 20,000 for the 11th consecutive day. The daily tally in the capital increased by 768 compared to the ... ( read original story ...)
Beachgoers in Japan warned that dolphins’ ‘cute image’ to blame for a spate of biting incidents, reports say
At least 10 incidents of dolphin bites have been reported in the Japanese region of Fukui since the beach opened on July 9, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s Support Sinks in Kyodo Poll Amid Covid Spike
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s approval rating sank to the lowest since he took office last October in a Kyodo News poll as the nation sees a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The public ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to announce new U.N. fund to encourage people to visit atomic bombing sites
Kishida will detail the plan Monday during a speech at a review conference of the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the sources said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 ex-board member got more payments from Olympic sponsor – media
A company run by a former Tokyo Olympic organiser received more than $1 million from Games sponsor AOKI Holdings Inc , on top of payments from the suit retailer being investigated by Tokyo prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
Sony trims profit forecast after games business falters
Sony Group Corp trimmed its profit forecast on Friday after a weak first quarter for its PlayStation business, which it blamed on waning consumer interest due to a lack of new games and an easing of ... ( read original story ...)
Top Japan chefs group to open Japanese cuisine theme park in China
A group formed by top Japanese chefs will open a theme park in China as part of efforts to further popularize Japanese food culture in the world's second-largest economy. Chefoodo said in a recent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan debates change to COVID-19 measures amid hospital strain
The government is considering altering its COVID-19 reporting protocols, including a potential change in the collection of infection numbers, in a bid to lessen the burden on hospitals. ( read original story ...)
Weather officials call for vigilance as tropical storm forms south of Japan
Weather officials are calling for vigilance after tropical storm Trases formed over waters just north of the main island of Okinawa, southern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Emergence of frozen food vending machines across Japan brings hope for shrinking market
Vending machines selling a variety of frozen meals, including ramen noodles, seafood bowls, broiled eel and cakes, have recently been on th ... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 OSAKA gains momentum with 130 nations on guest list so far
The Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, is picking up momentum as 130 countries and regions have confirmed their participation in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bakery, brewery battle food waste by turning bread crusts into craft beer
A brewery and a bakery here have joined forces to develop "Bread Weizen," a low-malt beer made from bread crusts trimmed from loaves used for school lunches. The beer, with its bready fragrance, ... ( read original story ...)
West Japan prefecture launches digital currency ‘Biwako’ in bid to boost region
OTSU -- The Shiga Prefectural Government launched the local digital currency "Biwako" on July 25, aiming for people to use it to enjoy various experiences at registered spots in Shiga, while ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto clients beg for their cash back after lender’s crash
An Irishman at risk of losing his farm. An American having suicidal thoughts. An 84-year-old widow's lost life savings: People caught in the meltdown of crypto lender Celsius are pleading for their ...
Japan’s unvaccinated youth drive record Covid infections
The spread of the highly transmissible BA.5 Omicron subvariant has led to a record number of daily cases of Covid in Tokyo and cities across Japan, surpassing 230,000 for the first time last week. ( read original story ...)