Tokyo officials say they have confirmed what appear to be the first cases of local infections of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Stubborn COVID-19 yields slowly in Tokyo and at US military bases in Japan
U.S. Forces Japan on Thursday reported at least 115 new cases at 13 installations since its report the previous day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17,864 new COVID cases, 24 deaths
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 17,864 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Thursday. The daily tally marked a 9th straight day of week-on-week decline, but the number of deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Paris, London, Tokyo and now Atlanta: Kering eyes U.S. expansion
French luxury group and Gucci owner Kering is eyeing second- and third-tier cities for possible store expansion in the United States, where its sales are booming, Chairman and CEO Francois-Henri ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on concerns over Ukraine issue, interest rates
Tokyo stocks closed lower Thursday on continued concerns over the Ukraine issue, with woes over rising interest rates also contributing to a circumspect mood. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champion Frontale primed for another title run as challenges mount
Dynastic Kawasaki Frontale start the J. League campaign as the favorites, but the road to another title will not be easy. ( read original story ...)
Chubu Centrair International: A Japanese Airport On An Artificial Island
Japanese carmaker Toyota lobbied for Nagoya Airport to be built. When it opened 17 years ago today, Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) took over all Nagoya Airport's commercial flights and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Kyoto among 16 prefs. to remain under COVID quasi-emergency
Japan plans to extend COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures in 16 prefectures including Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka beyond Sunday to early March to curb coronavirus infections, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Online Community Eyed for Ex-Patients of Arson-Hit Osaka Clinic
Japan city of Osaka, a local company supporting people with disabilities is preparing to launch an online platform on March 1 to allow former clinic patients to share their worries and experiences. ( read original story ...)
Kishida: The covid-19 quasi-emergency measures for 17 locations will be extended till March 6th, including Osaka
JAPAN'S PM KISHIDA: THE COVID-19 QUASI-EMERGENCY MEASURES FOR 17 LOCATIONS WILL BE EXTENDED TILL MARCH 6TH, INCLUDING OSAKA. ( read original story ...)
Japan eases border controls amid criticism as exclusionist
Japan announced Thursday it will ease its tough COVID-19 border controls by increasing the number of people allowed to enter each day and reduce quarantine requirements following criticism that its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lifts Covid-19 Ban on Foreigners’ Entry, But Scars Remain
Business leaders fear damage to nation’s reputation after three months of closed borders, while the public largely supports tight restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17,864 new COVID cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 17,864 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Thursday. The daily tally is down more than 1,000 from a week ago, marking a 9th straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on Ukraine fears
Tokyo stocks ended lower today as concerns over geopolitical risks linked to the Ukraine situation continued to weigh on market sentiment. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 0.83 per cent or ... ( read original story ...)
Experts Concerned about Continued Strain on Tokyo Medical System
Experts expressed concerns Thursday about the prolonged effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tokyo's medical system, especially in light of an increase in severely ill elderly patients. You are now ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign automakers see their chance in Japan with electric vehicles
Narumi Abe did something still rare in Japan: she bought a foreign car, picking a Peugeot e-208 over a Honda e because, she said, the Peugeot can travel longer distances between charges. ( read original story ...)