A Yokohama slipcase, shoebag, slingbag, and golf umbrella alongside a Tomytec Mini truck could all be yours in this easy-to-join giveaway! YHI Corporation Singapore, distributor of Yokohama tyres here ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend COVID-19 Pre-Emergency for Osaka, Others
Tokyo, Feb. 15 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government plans to extend its COVID-19 pre-emergency designations for Osaka and some other prefectures where the designations are currently set to expire on ... ( read original story ...)
Novak Djokovic: Throwback to when Serb criticised Naomi Osaka for not following the rules
Do you remember the time Novak Djokovic had his say on Naomi Osaka’s refusal to take part in press conferences? Djokovic has been at the centre of controversy this year, after being deported from ... ( read original story ...)
Covid live: Japan records highest daily death toll of pandemic; Omicron wave moving towards east of Europe
Japan reports 236 Covid-linked deaths on Tuesday; cases more than double in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine, WHO warns Léonie Chao-Fong (now); Tom Ambrose (earlier) From ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron wave slows in Tokyo as COVID-19 cancels another US-Japan friendship festival
TOKYO — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Japan’s capital city was lower again Tuesday than it was a week prior, a sign the omicron phase of the pandemic is losing steam. Tokyo confirmed that 15,525 ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Tokyo drop for 7th consecutive day to 15,525
Tokyo logged 15,525 new COVID-19 cases on Feb. 15, 1,588 fewer than the previous Tuesday, marking the seventh straight day of decline from the same day a week ago, metropolitan health officials said. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Surged in the Brief Window Before Omicron
By Ben Dooley TOKYO — Japan’s economy surged back into growth in the fourth quarter of 2021, as consumer spending rebounded during an autumn respite from the pandemic that briefly allowed life to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 15,525 coronavirus infections on Tuesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 15,525 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Tuesday. The daily tally is down about 1,600 from last Tuesday, marking a seventh straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 15,525 new coronavirus cases on Feb. 15
TOKYO -- The Japanese capital reported 15,525 coronavirus infections on Feb. 15, the metropolitan government announced, after registering 10,334 cases the day before. Of the 15,525 new patients ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on fears over Ukraine, US rate hikes
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates. TOKYO, Feb 15 ― Tokyo stocks closed lower today as investors grappled with fears Russia will invade Ukraine and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expands 5.4% in fourth quarter after Covid curbs eased
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Japanese economy news every morning. A relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions prompted a boost in consumer spending and a rebound in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on Ukraine invasion fears
Tokyo stocks ended lower Tuesday as a possible imminent invasion of Ukraine by Russia weighed on the market, raising concerns that the conflict may adversely impact the global economy. The 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo assembly member gets suspended sentence for driving violations
Tokyo District Court on Tuesday sentenced Fumiko Kinoshita, a former Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly member, to 10 months in prison, suspended for three years, for driving without a license repeatedly. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy rebounds but Omicron clouds outlook
Japan's economy rebounded in the final three months of 2021 as falling coronavirus cases helped prop up consumption, though a spike in Omicron infections is now clouding the outlook. ( read original story ...)
Hitler, top Nazis pressured Japan to attack Singapore as soon as possible
To Hitler and other top Nazis, if the strategically crucial British colony were to fall to the Japanese, the opposing Allies would be weakened significantly, paving the way for Japan to further expand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to call Ukraine leader over invasion fears
Kishida said Tuesday that Japan was "watching the situation with grave concern". "We'll continue to monitor the situation with high vigilance, while coordinating closely with G7 countries to deal with ... ( read original story ...)