The U.S. is lifting entry restrictions for more than 30 countries, allowing fully vaccinated travelers to fly from places including Europe, China and India. ( read original story ...)
Japan has zero daily COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months – media
Japan recorded no daily deaths from COVID-19 for the first time in more than a year on Sunday, according to local media. The latest figures from the health ministry showed three deaths on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s residential market underpinned by these demographic trends
Average rents grew by 9% in Q3 2021, higher than the lowest level over the past five years. As the third largest metropolitan area in Japan, Greater Nagoya has characteristics that are inherently ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo subway attack exposes subtler dangers in the city
Four days after a knife-wielding man dressed as the comic supervillain Joker unleashed havoc on a Tokyo train, Japanese daytime TV began speculating about how much he paid for the purple suit and ... ( read original story ...)
The Road to Gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
The term “overnight success” is something that we hear a lot, but if you look at anyone who has reached a certain level of success, you’ll always find it didn’t come overnight. ( read original story ...)
Japan economic stimulus seen topping $265 billion, require new debt -Kyodo
Japan is considering an economic stimulus package worth more than 30 trillion yen ($265 billion) aimed at easing the pain from the COVID-19 pandemic, a plan that would require issuing new debt, Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to create scheme to subsidise domestic chip output – Nikkei
Japan will create a scheme to subsidise construction of domestic chip factories with a new plant planned by Taiwan's TSMC likely to be the first recipient, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Key challenges for Japan PM Kishida’s stimulus plan
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's pledge to deliver a big economic stimulus this year faces challenges, including negotiations within his coalition and a tight schedule to secure funding for the ... ( read original story ...)
Wales 23-5 Japan: Siwan Lillicrap relieved after long-awaited Wales win
Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap says ending their two-year losing run with a 23-5 victory over Japan was "a huge relief". ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics fiasco: POPM says will not punish Muhammad Ziyad, coach
No action will be taken against national para shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli and his coach Mohd Faizol Harun following the incident at the Tokyo Paralympic Games last August. ( read original story ...)
Jepchirchir follows Tokyo gold with NYC Marathon win
Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled from the pack at the entrance to Central Park and won the New York City Marathon, becoming the first woman to win a marathon major in the fall after winning an Olympi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan delivers over 3 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to PH
The government of Japan completed the delivery of its latest provision of 1.96 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine to the Philippines in October, making Japan's contribution ... ( read original story ...)
Bobby Ray Parks, Nagoya dispatch Gunma to get back on track
Bobby Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins barged back into the win column in the Japan B. League, after defeating the Gunma Crane Thunders 100-90 at the Ota City Sports Park City Gymnasium on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s death row prisoners live in fear that every morning will be their last, says lawyer. Inmates sue over ‘extremely inhumane’ same day executions.
Japanese death row inmates can be given just hours' notice before their executions. Two prisoners on death row are suing to stop the practice. ( read original story ...)
Andy Farrell savours ‘competition all over the park’ after Ireland thrash Japan
Andy Farrell believes Ireland’s nine-try demolition of Japan has given him “competition all over the park” going into a mouth-watering clash with New Zealand. The Irish warmed up for next weekend’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 21 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 21 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. The daily tally for the capital has remained below 30 for 11 days in a row. Sunday's figure is down one from a ... ( read original story ...)