Japanese Prime Minister said on Wednesday that the government would extend COVID-19 restrictions in Tokyo and 12 prefectures by three weeks as the Omicron variant continued to spread. Japan has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to divert LNG to Europe amid worries over Ukraine
Japan has decided to divert some of its gas reserves to Europe amid growing concern over possible disruptions of supplies due to the Ukraine crisis, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., European business leaders urge Japan to end COVID entry ban
Business and education leaders from U.S. and European organizations on Wednesday urged the Japanese government to end its COVID-19 entry ban for nonresident business visitors and scholars, warning ... ( read original story ...)
The giant Gundam in Yokohama will be staying for another year – until 2023
Gundam Factory Yokohama won’t be closing in March this year after all The 18-metre-tall Gundam in Yokohama is easily one of the most impressive attractions we’ve seen to date. With flashing LED lights ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs ‘More Credible’ Budget Balancing Target – Moody’s
Japan needs a "more credible" target date than fiscal 2025 for achieving a balanced primary budget, an official at rating agency Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday. Christian de Guzman, a ... ( read original story ...)
Over 18,000 new coronavirus cases reported in Tokyo on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 18,287 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday. The daily tally is down about 3,300 from last Wednesday. It is the first time this year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may extend quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo until March 6
As Tokyo continues to record high daily Covid-19 infections, Japan may extend the current quasi-state of emergency which was set to expire on Sunday February 13. As reported by Kyodo News, the ... ( read original story ...)
Misaky Tokyo secures $10M to bring innovative Japanese confectionery to more Americans
See the original story in Japanese. Los Angeles-based Cashi Cake, the startup behind Misaky Tokyo and other D2C-focused Japanese confectionery brands, announced on Wednesday that it has secured 120 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 18,287 coronavirus infections on Feb. 9
People wearing protective masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus walk along a pedestrian crossing in Tokyo, on Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) TOKYO -- Japan's capital recorded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend COVID quasi-emergency for Tokyo, 12 other prefs.
The Japanese government is set to extend the COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency for Tokyo and 12 other prefectures for about three wee ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 reaches winter plateau in Tokyo and at US bases across Japan
Over the past week, the omicron wave on average has generated more than 18,000 new cases per day in the city of 14 million, according to metropolitan government data. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tallies 18,287 new cases, 11 deaths; Osaka posts 31 deaths
Tokyo reported 18,287 COVID-19 new cases on Feb. 9, down more than 3,000 from a week ago when the number surged past 20,000 for the first time, and 11 new deaths from the disease. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend virus quasi emergency for 13 regions until March 6 – NHK
Japan has decided to extend its COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo and 12 prefectures until March 6, public broadcaster NHK said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan offers gas to Europe over Ukraine fears
Japan is offering Europe part of its liquified natural gas imports over fears supplies will be disrupted by tensions surrounding a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tokyo's trade minister said ... ( read original story ...)
Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein arrested for crypto laundering
On Feb. 8, the US Justice Department announced that Heather Morgan and Ilya Lichtenstein were arrested and charged for conspiracy to launder stolen cryptocurrency worth an estimated $4.5 billion. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.08%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Paper&Pulp, Railway&Bus and Real Estate sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ... ( read original story ...)