Japan’s government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka laughed off whiffing an overhead shot, then said the response reflected her changed mindset
"I'm here because I want to be here and because I find that it's fun for me," Osaka said. "So I might as well enjoy it while I still can." ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Olympics Will Probably Be As Depressing As Tokyo’s
Do you like your Olympics devoid of distracting cheering? Do you enjoy an airless atmosphere at sporting events? Well, then you’re in luck. China announced on Monday that, thanks to COVID, it would ... ( read original story ...)
US, Tokyo plan to stockpile weapons in Taiwan, Japan in case of conflict with China
Fearing a possible conflict with China over Taiwan, the US and Japan are holding talks to stockpile munitions including missiles in each other's military facilities in Japan and close to Taiwan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Returns, Ready or Not
After a tumultuous year and a four-month layoff during which she questioned what she wanted from tennis, Osaka is back on the court. “I’m not sure if this is going to work out well.” ... ( read original story ...)
SDF-Run Vaccination Venue to Reopen in Tokyo on Jan. 31
Japan's Defense Ministry decided Tuesday to reopen a Self-Defense Forces-run COVID-19 vaccination venue in Tokyo on Jan. 31, while planning to reopen such a venue in Osaka on Feb. 7. You are now ... ( read original story ...)
Official: Japan hopes to lead Asian zero-emissions push
Japan will gradually phase out coal plants over the next two decades while developing new technologies to reduce, capture and utilize carbon, Environment Minister Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi said Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 factory fitted on Lexus NX
The Lexus NX is the Japanese brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, and UK deliveries begin this month. Yokohama Rubber says it is supplying original equipment tyres to the NX, with Toyota Motor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports over 5,000 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 5,185 new cases of coronavirus infection on Tuesday. The daily count for the capital has jumped more than five-fold from a week ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM plans stronger COVID curbs for Tokyo, 12 other regions
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday he planned to impose a state of quasi-emergency, meaning stronger COVID-19 curbs on dining and gatherings, on 13 regions including Tokyo from Jan. ( read original story ...)
Japan steel industry says EU extension of anti-dumping measures inappropriate
The head of Japan's main steel industry lobby said on Tuesday the European Union's decision to extend anti-dumping measures on electrical steel from Japan was inappropriate and it would consider ... ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Launches 8Mbit Quad SPI FRAM Capable of 54MB/s Data Writing
Fujitsu Semiconductor Memory Solution Limited announced the launch of 8Mbit FRAM MB85RQ8MLX with Quad SPI interface, which is the largest density in Fujitsu's SPI interface FRAM product family. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo university knife attacker carried liters of flammable liquid: police
A 17-year-old high school student recently arrested over a knife attack outside the University of Tokyo had at least four liters of flammable liquid with him, investigative sources said Tuesday. On ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares end lower on weak U.S. stock futures, Japan COVID jump
Tokyo shares erased earlier gains and ended lower Tuesday as investor sentiment was dented by a fall in U.S. stock futures and a recent spike in coronavirus infections in Japan. The 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Catch amazing music, theatre and dance shows at the Tokyo Performing Arts Festival 2022
The festival is a massive one, featuring shows in 11 different disciplines including opera, ballet, contemporary theatre and Nihon-buyo (traditional Japanese dance). A host of professional ensembles ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Other Prefectures Request COVID-19 Quasi-State of Emergency
The Japanese government is considering declaring a quasi-state of emergency in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa prefectures after their respective governors revealed their intentions to ask for the ... ( read original story ...)