Tokyo plans to open a new embassy in Kiribati, one of Beijing's newest Pacific allies, and has increased military cooperation with French forces in the region Observers say Japan is worried about the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: World’s Oldest Person Kane Tanaka Celebrates 119th Birthday In Fukuoka Prefecture
The world’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrated her 119th birthday in Japan on January 2 with the nursing home staff at Fukuoka prefecture in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Fujitsu Frontiers win 6th Japan American football championship
The Fujitsu Frontiers won Japan's American football championship game, the Rice Bowl, for the sixth time and the first time in two ye ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo could host 2030 Winter Olympics
ARMENPRESS. The International Olympic Committee and Japan officials have been holding behind-the-scenes talks that could secure Sapporo’s bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics in 2022, The Japan Times ... ( read original story ...)
Parks goes cold as Nagoya’s win streak ends at 9
Ray Parks scores just 4 points for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins as the Shimane Susanoo Magic snap their impressive nine-game winning streak in the Japan B. League ... ( read original story ...)
Ray Parks silenced as Nagoya’s 9-game win run comes to an end
FORMER Meralco import Seiya Ando waxed hot as the Shimane Susanoo Magic ended Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' nine-game win run, 88-81, on Monday in the 2021-22 B.League season at Matsue City Gymnasium. The ... ( read original story ...)
Blake Ferguson’s Japanese club rugby union contract with NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu torn up following arrest
Former NRL premiership winner Blake Ferguson loses his contract with Japanese rugby club NEC Green Rockets after a drug-related arrest. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo daily coronavirus cases hit 103, highest since Oct 8
TOKYO: Daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit the highest since Oct 8 at 103 cases on Monday (Jan 3), the Tokyo government said as more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 come to light. There ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 103 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 103 new coronavirus cases, up 19 from Sunday and 68 more than last Monday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily coronavirus cases top 100 for 1st time in 3 months
Tokyo confirmed 103 daily coronavirus cases Monday, marking the first time in about three months that the count has surpassed 100. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus cluster at Marine base in Japan grew by 73 cases over holiday weekend
Another 73 people were confirmed positive for COVID-19 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni over the four-day New Year’s holiday, according to base news releases Friday and Monday. The base 25 miles ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest person celebrates 119th birthday in Japan nursing home
Kane Tanaka has set her sights on becoming 120 next year, but figures show the number of young adults is in steep decline ... ( read original story ...)
MoU signed by Hangzhou 2022 and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 to “build momentum” for Asian Games
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Hangzhou 2022 and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 - the Organising Committees for the next two editions of the ... ( read original story ...)
Hopes high for Tokyo’s planned same-sex partnership system
Although such systems have already been adopted by 130 local governments in Japan, its is believed that the introduction of one by the capital will have a significant effect. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms 3,205 new COVID-19 cases in past week
The total number of infection cases confirmed in the country, including those among cruise ship passengers and crew members, stood at 1,735,357. ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear research set to revive on US fast-reactor project
TOKYO: Reviving its research efforts in fast reactors, Japan will take part in a US-led project to develop the facilities, seeking access to technology crucial to recycling spent nuclear fuel. The ... ( read original story ...)