Kosovo filmmaker Kaltrina Krasniqi’s semi-autobiographical drama Vera Dreams of the Sea won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Grand Prix Monday night at a virtual ceremony streamed from the ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks end down on stronger yen, profit locking in
Tokyo stocks finished lower on Monday as market investors locked in the recent gains following the stock market surging to its highes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan had no COVID-19 deaths 1st time in 15 months
Japan has reported no daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time in 15 months, as infections decline rapidly ... ( read original story ...)
Bandoh Toyota “had the upper hand” until FCY periods
Toyota SUPER GT driver Yuji Kunimoto believes his Racing Project Bandoh GR Supra had 'the upper hand' in Sunday's Motegi race until two full-course yellow periods altered his car's balance. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 18 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 18 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The capital's daily tally has been below 30 for 12 days in a row. Tokyo officials say 10 patients are in serious ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases below 30 for 12th straight day
Tokyo confirmed 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, with the seven-day average standing at 21.4, compared to 23.4 from a week before. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 18 COVID cases on Nov. 8
Japan's capital registered 18 coronavirus infections on Nov. 8, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after reporting 21 cases the pre・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
ICONSIAM rewards Thai athlete heroes of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
ICONSIAM rewards Thai athlete heroes of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with prize money worth over 990,000 baht and proudly honors them as “YOU ARE THE ICON” thanks to their success in bringing joy and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower with eyes on earnings
Tokyo stocks closed lower today as investors focused on corporate earnings reports. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.35 per cent or 104.52 points at 29,507.05 while the broader Topix index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank sinks into losses over China investments
SoftBank Group says it sank into red ink for the July-September period, hit by losses on its investments in China ... ( read original story ...)
More US military bases in Japan announce dates for flu shots, COVID-19 boosters
Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations across Japan are scheduling influenza vaccines and coronavirus boosters. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to Appoint Ex-Defence Chief Human Rights Aide
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 14, 2021. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cuts economic view after key indicator falls to lowest in a year
Japan cut its view on economic conditions for the first time in more than two years after the coincident indicator index extended its decline in September, falling to the lowest in a year. The index ... ( read original story ...)
Japan coincident indicator index falls for 3rd month in September
Japan cut its view on economic conditions for the first time in more than two years after the coincident indicator index extended its decline in September, falling to the lowest in a year. The index ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on profit-taking, stronger yen
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, as investors locked in recent profits after the market surged to its highest level in over a month l ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested for alleged attempted rape after asking woman to charge cellphone
A 27-year-old man in this west Japan city has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after asking a woman he didn't know to charge his ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)