TOKYO (Reuters) - No plans have been set for a summit of the top leaders of Japan and South Korea, a top Japanese official said on Thursday, after the South Korean president signalled his intention to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise for 3rd straight day on solid domestic earnings
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, extending their winning streak to three days, as investors were encouraged by solid earnings reports from some major Japanese companies. ( read original story ...)
SDF vaccinating over 5,000 people a day at Tokyo site
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces have started giving coronavirus booster shots to more than 5,000 people a day at a large-scale vaccination site in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan to divert LNG to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tension
Japan has decided to divert some LNG cargoes to Europe, with some already heading there, the country's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider more efforts to rein in fuel prices
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is weighing further measures to help blunt a sharp rise in fuel prices and minimise the impact on people's lives and economic activities, the industry minister said on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
News you need to know: PBA, Gilas roster updates and more
Continue reading below ↓ He is expected to rejoin his B.League club San-En Neophoenix on March 9 against Bobby Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins. San-En is in the bottom of the standings with ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Live: Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu fails to land quad axel
Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu fell on his attempt to become the first figure skater to land the quad axel in competition, then fell again on a quad salchow during what could be the two-time gold ... ( read original story ...)
Iranian alpine skier suspended from Winter Olympics after positive drug test
Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki of Iran, seen here at the 2017 Sapporo Asian Winter Games at Sapporo, was suspended from the 2022 Winter Olympics after a positive drug test. (Matt Roberts/Getty Images) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to divert LNG to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Japan has decided to divert some LNG cargoes to Europe, with some already heading there, the country's industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
9 Self-Care Essentials Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Swears By
A tennis superstar who competes against the likes of sports greats like Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka has carved out her own lane as just the third person in history to win all four of her first grand ... ( read original story ...)
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin washout recalls Biles and Osaka’s Tokyo experience
Mikaela Shiffrin was expected to cement her position at the top of her sport in the Beijing Games but after not finishinga race so far her story echoes the disappointments of fellow elite athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Extend Virus Measures in Tokyo and Other Areas
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to keep COVID-19 restrictions for Tokyo and 12 other areas for three more weeks until early March. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend COVID-19 curbs for 13 regions by three weeks
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 ...)
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 ...)