Yokota Air Base, the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan in western Tokyo, on Thursday lifted a prohibition on its personnel visiting the central wards of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s weekly virus average below 500 for 1st time in 3 months
Tokyo reported 235 new COVID-19 cases on Sept. 24, down 547 from a week ago, and 15 deaths among patients, including a man in his 40s and a centenarian. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rebound strongly with Nikkei jumping over 2 pct
Tokyo stocks finished sharply higher on Friday, with the benchmark Nikkei index and the Topix index both surging over 2 percent after declining for two straight trading days. The 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
After Tokyo success, want to be ready for tests that lie ahead: Simranjeet
Simranjeet Singh was part of the India Colts team that successfully lifted the FIH Junior Men's World Cup in Lucknow in 2016. ( read original story ...)
Actor Isabelle Huppert named Tokyo International Film Festival’s jury president
French acting legend Isabelle Huppert will serve as the president of the Tokyo International Film Festival's competition section, the festival announc ... ( read original story ...)
World shares retreat, Japan higher
World markets were mostly lower Friday though Japan’s benchmark jumped as it caught up after a holiday. Shares fell in Paris, London, Shanghai and Hong Kong but climbed 2.1% in Tokyo. U.S. futures ... ( read original story ...)
4-year-old boy falls to his death from 9th floor balcony in Sapporo
A four-year-old boy fall to his death from the balcony of his family’s 9th-floor apartment in Sapporo on Thursday. According to police, the boy’s father called 119 at around 9:20 a.m. and said his son ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 235 coronavirus infections on Sept. 24
The Japanese capital saw 235 COVID-19 cases on Sept. 24, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, marking the ninth day in a row under 1, ... ( read original story ...)
Egypt: Sisi to Honor Winners in Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is due to honor on Thursday at Ittihadiya Palace athletes who snatched medals in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
BANDAI NAMCO Group’s Co-creation Program, “GUNDAM x Future Technology,” to Face Social Issues; “GUNDAM OPEN INNOVATION” Application Period Extended
Special Content from Directors behind Yokohama’s “moving GUNDAM” Available through Official Website; New Application Period: July 15-October 15, 2021- (Logo: BANDAI NAMCO Group has begun a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police suspect 3-yr-old was restrained under scalding water for 10 mins before death
It is highly likely that a 3-year-old boy who died in an apartment in the west Japan city of Settsu in August was restrained and directly exp・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo ministers meet, but remain apart over wartime history
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met for talks on Thursday and restated differences on wartime history that have been at the center of a bilateral feud, but agreed to resolve the issue and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested over auction of Giants uniform with forged outfielder’s autograph
A Japan professional baseball fan has been arrested on suspicion of auctioning online a Yomiuri Giants uniform with a fake autograph claimed ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approaching end of COVID-19 emergency in most areas – health minister
Japan's COVID-19 infection situation is improving such that emergency conditions could soon be lifted in most parts of the country, the health minister said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Renewable energy firms pin hopes on Taro Kono winning race for Japan PM
Renewable energy companies are betting that the leading contender in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, Taro Kono, will unleash changes allowing more market access and a fairer playing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output seen down again in August on supply chain disruption: Reuters poll
Japan's factory output likely fell again in August as the country's manufacturing sector faced supply chain disruptions driven by a global chip shortage and the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant ... ( read original story ...)