The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the capital on Thursday. The daily tally is up 27 from the same day a week earlier, marking a week-on-week increase for the 13th ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 64 new COVID cases on Dec. 30
Japan's capital recorded 64 new coronavirus infections on Dec. 30, following 76 new cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 64 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 64 new coronavirus cases, down 12 from Wednesday and 27 more than last Thursday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2-month high in virus cases
Japan on Thursday reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past two months as the country’s prime minister vowed to reinforce measures against infections by preparing for “worst-case ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s throne faces shortage of eligible emperors
Japan’s imperial family is facing extinction due to a shortage of eligible emperors, but some experts say the ideas floated in a government inquiry for boosting the dwindling number of royals are out ... ( read original story ...)
With eye on gender equality, badges for lawyers in Japan to be changed
The change is expected to be completed by December 2023 at the earliest, after a request from the Sapporo Bar Association in March this year. ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra gained close 12 kgs after Tokyo Olympics gold, says he has lost 5 kgs in last three weeks
India's Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra revealed on Thursday (December 30) that he has gained close 12 kgs since the Games. ( read original story ...)
Goodbye, Megaweb! Downtown Tokyo’s coolest car museum is closing for good【Photos】
An amazing collection of cars in a free museum is about to figuratively drive off into the sunset. In September, we were saddened to see the closing of the Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari, one of the ... ( read original story ...)
Quiz: How well do you know the Welsh stars of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics?
How much do you know about Wales' top performers at the pandemic-delayed 2020 games - and some who surprisingly could not deliver on expectations? Try our 10 question Tokyo quiz which tests your ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Braces For Sixth Wave Driven By Omicron
Japanese authorities are on high alert for the Omicron variant of COVID-19 after the first case of community transition was detected in a family with no travel history last week in Osaka. New cases of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces royal dilemma as ancient monarchy shrinks
Japan's imperial family is facing extinction due to a shortage of eligible emperors, but some experts say the ideas floated in a government inquiry for boosting the dwindling number of royals are out ... ( read original story ...)
Genting Singapore places Japan subsidiaries under voluntary liquidation
Genting Bhd’s 52.7%-owned subsidiary Genting Singapore Ltd announced that it had placed eight Japan-incorporated wholly-owned subsidiaries under voluntary dissolution and liquidation. In an ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested over son’s fatal fall from Tokyo hotel
The police believe the 47-year-old woman attempted to commit murder-suicide involving herself, her son and her 7-year-old daughter. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks flat in morning on COVID concerns, bargain hunting
Tokyo stocks were flat Thursday morning in the final trading session of the year, as selling on concerns over increasing coronavirus infections in Japan was offset by investors buying on dips. The 225 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on concerns over rising COVID cases in Japan
Tokyo stocks opened lower in the final trading session of the year on Thursday on concerns that coronavirus infections in Japan may increase during the New Year holiday season and hurt the economy. In ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.39 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.39 percent at 28,794.24 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.37 percent at 1,991.58. TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)