Unify Platform AG of Switzerland, with its Japan Hub in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced on November 30 the launch of a new feature on the company’s online platform service, UNIPLAT. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop for 3 days on fears over new COVID-19 variant
Tokyo stocks dropped for the third straight session on Tuesday, with the Nikkei index tumbling more than 5 percent in three days on concern over how effective the existing vaccines are against the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 21 coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 21 new coronavirus cases, up 13 from Monday and four more than last Tuesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant
Japan confirmed on Tuesday its first case of the new omicron coronavirus variant, a visitor who recently arrived from Namibia. A government spokesperson says the patient, a man in his 30s, tested ... ( read original story ...)
Japan crown prince says royals should refute extreme attacks
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has complained about harsh criticism of his daughter’s recent marriage and suggested that the imperial family should be allowed ... ( read original story ...)
Covid live: Minister says ‘I’d rather over-react’ to variant as mask mandates back in England; Japan confirms first Omicron case
UK to press ahead with increased booster programme amid rule changes in England; Namibian diplomat tests positive near Tokyo airport with Omicron ... ( read original story ...)
First Omicron case detected in Japan
Japan on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after authorities announced new Covid border restrictions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Main Opposition CDP Picks New Leader After Election Loss
Japan’s main opposition party picked Kenta Izumi to be its new leader, as it bids to rebuild support after losing a general election to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling coalition. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend loss to 3 days on new COVID variant woes
Tokyo stocks fell for the third straight session Tuesday, with the Nikkei index ending at an almost two-month low, on renewed concern ... ( read original story ...)
Starbucks opens its first Greener Store in Japan at the Tokyo Imperial Palace
Starbucks Japan has been taking big steps towards reducing waste and minimising its carbon footprint with its returnable tumbler system and offering food at a discount before closing time. Now, the ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Japan to face Uzbekistan in tune up for World Cup qualifiers
Japan will take on Uzbekistan in a friendly before the country's next two World Cup qualifiers, the Japan Football Association said. Japan will face the Central Asian side at Saitama Stadium on Jan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka logistics firm’s storehouse remains on fire, no injuries reported
A fire that occurred at a logistics company's six-story warehouse in this west Japan city on the morning of Nov. 29 was still burning as of 9 ... ( read original story ...)
Talks with US await vote on Tokyo’s military outlay
Japan and the United States are moving to delay talks involving the foreign and defense ministers of both countries, according to media reports suggesting they would wait until plans for Japan to add ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning on dip-buying, Wall Street gains
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning, lifted by overnight gains on Wall Street and investors scooping up battered shares after the Nikkei index closed the previous day at its lowest level since ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap Flights from Nagoya to Tamuning (NGO – GUM)
When can I travel from Nagoya to Tamuning again? COVID-19 travel restrictions are changing fast, but we're here to help you find the advice you need. Check our live page on Guam travel restrictions to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crown prince criticises ‘terrible things’ in media coverage of daughter’s marriage
Japan's crown prince criticised the media on Tuesday for falsities and "terrible things" in its coverage of the engagement of his daughter, former princess Mako, who relinquished her royal status to ... ( read original story ...)