The Sado gold mine in the island of Sado in Niigata Prefecture, Japan is seen in this photo captured from the homepage of the mine. SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The already fraught ties between ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to push controversial mine for UNESCO World Heritage
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday that Japan will recommend a former gold mine on Sado Island for a UNESCO World Heritage list, despite protests from South Korea that the site is ... ( read original story ...)
Over 17,000 new COVID cases in Tokyo
Health authorities in Tokyo have reported a record number of new coronavirus infections for the fourth day in a row. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17,631 new coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 81,811
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 17,631 new coronavirus cases, up 1,093 from Thursday and up 6,839 from last Friday. By age group, 3,946 cases were in their 20s, 3,407 in their 30s ... ( read original story ...)
(News Focus) Japan’s Sado mine World Heritage push causes new setback in Seoul-Tokyo ties
The already fraught ties between South Korea and Japan were dealt yet another setback Friday when Tokyo plowed ahead with the recommendation of a former mine linked to wartime forced labor as a UNESCO ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s virus cases top 80,000; Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo set records
The daily number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide exceeded 80,000 for the first time on Jan. 28 with a record 17,631 cases reported in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
1 hostage dead after 11-hr standoff near Tokyo (Ld)
One hostage died and another remained unconscious in a hospital after the Japanese police arrested a 66-year-old man following an 11 hour-long standoff near Tokyo on Friday. The man attacked three ... ( read original story ...)
8 open outdoor spaces to relax in central Tokyo
Need a new place to hang out? Chill outside at these gorgeous spots complete with restaurants, cafés and shops ... ( read original story ...)
Moving Yokohama Gundam Gets Reprieve, Will Remain Open Until 2023
The Yokohama Gundam had been scheduled to go off giant robot pasture this March, but it’s been granted a reprieve until March 2023. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 17,631 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Friday reported 17,631 new coronavirus cases, up 1,093 from Thursday and up 6,839 from last Friday. By age group, 3,946 cases were in their 20s, 3,407 in their 30s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees new COVID infection high for 4th day in row on Jan. 28, with 17,631 cases
The Japanese capital registered 17,631 new coronavirus cases on Jan. 28, the metropolitan government announced, setting a record high for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to watch WHO probe of director’s alleged racism, abuse
Japan's government said Friday it will watch the World Health Organization's investigation into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official at the agency but denied it ... ( read original story ...)
Gundam Factory Yokohama Will Be Extended By A Year Till March 2023
The Gundam Factory Yokohama, which features a life-sized 18-metre tall RX-78F00 Gundam with 24 articulating joints, will be extending its stay for another year. This is great news. Initially, the ... ( read original story ...)
Making an Innovation Movement From Osaka
The Kansai region, which includes unique cities of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto, is a massive market with a population of 24.65 million - Report on The Eastern Herald ... ( read original story ...)
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest point in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of people moving into Tokyo in 2021 totaled 420,167, down 12,763 from the previous year, while the number of those leaving the capital totaled 414,734, up 12,929. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Net Population Inflow Hits Record Low in 2021
Tokyo saw its net population inflow in 2021 drop 83 pct from the preceding year to a record low of 5,433, a government survey showed Friday. The result apparently reflected growth in the number of ... ( read original story ...)