A researcher who helped discover the virus, which is transmitted to humans through tick bites, said we must "urgently investigate its spread." ... ( read original story ...)
Support for new Japan PM’s government less than 50% – survey
Support for the government of Japan's new prime minister is less than 50%, much lower than that of the previous government when it took power, a survey showed on Tuesday, a day after he took office ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Rankings: Naomi Osaka slips out of top 10
Former world number one, Naomi Osaka, has slipped out of the top 10 in the latest. The Japanese star, who had earlier dropped out of the top five, has plunged to the 12th spot. Osaka took an ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 144 new cases as downtrend continues
Tuesday's figure compares with 248 new cases reported a week earlier. The seven-day average of daily new cases came to 181.9, compared to 340.9 a week before. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks fall sharply on surging oil prices, potential tax hike
With both Nikkei and Topix indexes logging their seventh consecutive day of loss, Tokyo stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, as surging oil prices raised worries over the global economic recovery, and a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 144 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 5
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced 144 coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital on Oct. 5, the fourth day in a row the daily f ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts; winter ‘nightmare’ still a risk
Japan's COVID-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling with surging infections, leaving health experts perplexed and raising concern of ... ( read original story ...)
Company president found deceased in Osaka was beaten to death: police
Osaka Prefectural Police are hunting for a murderer after an autopsy determined an elderly man found deceased in an apartment here on Oct. 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plummet on oil price jump, tax hike concerns
Tokyo stocks plunged Tuesday to extend their losing streak to seven days, after surging oil prices stirred worries over the global ec ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to gauge timing for restarting subsidised travel programme
The Japanese government will look into the right timing to restart a popular subsidised travel programme that was suspended late last year as coronavirus infections spread, broadcaster NHK reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crude futures hit 3-year high
Oil prices in Tokyo hit their highest level in nearly three years after a decision by OPEC and other oil producing nations to stick to their pact to open their taps only gradually. ( read original story ...)
2 robbers make off with almost $1 mil. after attacking Chinese man at Tokyo home
A Chinese man living in Tokyo reported to police on Oct. 4 that he was attacked by two men at his home and they stole about 110 million yen ( ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will take necessary steps to support economy, new minister Yamagiwa says
Japan's government will take all necessary measures to support the economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, new economy minister Daishiro Yamagiwa said on Tuesday. Yamagiwa, who ... ( read original story ...)
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka Drops Out of Top 10 in Latest WTA Rankings
Naomi Osaka had pulled out of the French Open and Wimbledon citing mental health concerns, and had taken an indefinite break from tennis after her loss at the US Open. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s turbulent 2021 reaches new low
Naomi Osaka has dropped out of the women's top 10 for the first time in three years at the end of a difficult season. ( read original story ...)
Japan star Naomi Osaka slides to 12th in WTA rankings, Ash Barty to end year as No.1
Her slide in the rankings caps off a turbulent year after she pulled out of Roland-Garros due to mental health issues. She went on to skip Wimbledon this year to protect her mental health and was ... ( read original story ...)