The country is slamming its doors closed again, just three weeks after reopening, amid growing fears about the new coronavirus strain. ( read original story ...)
Japan bans foreign visitors to block Omicron variant
Japan will ban foreign visitors following the emergence of the Omicron variant, in one of the strongest responses to the new coronavirus strain from a large country. Fumio Kishida, Japan’s prime ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic bid city Sapporo cuts budget for 2030 Winter Games by 20%
The northern Japanese city of Sapporo announced Monday a significant cut to its projected hosting costs for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, slashing the budget by 90 billion yen ($790 ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron collaboration shows need for pathogen sharing deal
Within hours of sounding the alarm over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, Tulio de Oliveira, the scientist helping to steer South Africa’s pandemic response, was fielding calls from biosecurity ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan unveils Ambition 2030 vision to empower mobility and beyond
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan Ambition 2030, the company's new long-term vision for empowering mobility and beyond. Responding to critical environmental, societal and customer needs, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bans entry of foreign visitors as omicron spreads
Japan announced Monday it will suspend entry of all foreign visitors from around the world as a new coronavirus variant spreads. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the measure will take effect Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Shut Borders to Foreign Visitors on Omicron, NTV Says
Japan will halt entry by foreign businesspeople and students amid alarm about the omicron coronavirus variant, broadcaster NTV said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan considering further border controls as Omicron spreads -PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday his country would consider further tightening its borders as the newly discovered Omicron coronavirus variant spreads around the world. ( read original story ...)
Japan October retail sales boosted by fuel-price spike, broad trend still soft
Japan's retail sales rose for the first time in three months in October, though less than expected, and the underlying private consumption trend pointed to persistent strains on a fragile economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on fears over new COVID variant
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday after the new Omicron coronavirus variant detected in several countries over the weekend raised fears that the spread of infections could dampen the global economic ... ( read original story ...)
On shaky ground: Is Tokyo prepared for the ‘Big One’?
A powerful earthquake that shook the capital in October has fueled fresh fears of an impending temblor that could devastate the world’s largest city. ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct retail sales rise for first time in 3 months but less than expected
Japan's retail sales rose for the first time in three months in October, though less than expected, data showed on Monday, a sign private consumption has yet to pick up strongly despite the easing of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Labor Boss Finds Widespread Resistance to Female Leaders
Attempts to appoint female leaders in Japan meet with resistance from men and women who see them as running counter to traditional values, according to the new head of the country’s biggest federation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to slide as investors continue to watch omicron Covid variant developments
Investors in Asia-Pacific will continue to watch for developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron Covid variant. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s Atsuta Jingu shrine puts its monster-size swords on show
NAGOYA--Mega-size swords are part of the permanent display of treasure swords being held here at Atsuta Jingu shrine, in the city's Atsuta Ward. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms for 28,000 volunteers remain unused
Uniforms for about 28,000 volunteers at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in the summer remain unused, a recent Kyodo News survey found, after many pulled out over scheduling conflicts due to the one ... ( read original story ...)