Japan called on Myanmar on Monday to release Aung San Suu Kyi and others arrested after the military seized power from a democratically elected government, adding it had long supported democracy in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan expresses ‘serious concern’ about Myanmar
The Latest on the military takeover in Myanmar (all times local): 5:40 p.m. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed “serious concern” ... ( read original story ...)
toshihiko shibuya casts colored reflections with winter art installation in japan
japanese artist toshihiko shibuya continues to create art alongside nature with the 13th edition of his ongoing ‘snow pallet’ series. this winter shibuya has installed 70 colo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cites Serena Williams, Billie Jean King as inspirations for investment in soccer team
Naomi Osaka said it was Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, and also her boyfriend, who influenced her decision to become part-owner of women's soccer te ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka says Serena, Billie Jean inspired her US soccer investment
Serena Williams and Billie Jean King, along with Naomi Osaka's boyfriend, influenced the three-time Grand Slam winner's decision to become part-owner of soccer team North Carolina Courage, she ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan official dismissed, defied virus emergency
A Japanese vice education minister has been dismissed from his Cabinet post over his recent visit at an expensive Tokyo hostess club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to Extend COVID-19 State of Emergency: Sources
Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency on Tuesday to fight the spread of COVID-19 for Tokyo and other areas, three sources with knowledge of the legal procedures said on Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Psychedelic hues of Tokyo’s ‘kawaii’ cafe doused by pandemic
An iconic cafe and show venue that symbolises Japan's "kawaii" pop culture, and is beloved by tourists and celebrities, has shut its doors in Tokyo, the capital, after business dried up following the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 cases hit 100,000 after 393 infections recorded on Feb. 1
The Japanese capital recorded 393 coronavirus cases on Feb. 1, taking its overall infection numbers past 100,000 since the first case was rep ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Undaunted by pandemic, South Sudan athletes in Japan fix eyes on the prize
UK-OLYMPICS-2020-SOUTH-SUDAN:Olympics: Undaunted by pandemic, South Sudan athletes in Japan fix eyes on the prize ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama budgets US$3.4mln in 2021 for casino tilt
Japan’s Yokohama (pictured) announced on Friday its city-council draft budget for financial-year 2021, including JPY360 million (US$3.4 million) for work related to the city’s effort at getting a ... ( read original story ...)
Recent net outflows from Tokyo may signal pandemic trend
Tokyo saw more people moving out than moving in in May last year, the first time a net outflow had been recorded since comparable data was available in July 2013, according to an Internal Affairs and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expected to extend COVID-19 state of emergency: media
Japan is expected to extend a state of emergency to fight the spread of COVID-19 this week for Tokyo and other areas as hospitals remain under pressure despite a decline in cases from their peaks, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Government Not Planning to Repatriate Nationals From Myanmar, Says Stay Indoors
Japan has no plans to repatriate its nationals from Myanmar, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after Myanmar's military arrested leader Aung San Suu Kyi, while the Japanese embassy in the ... ( read original story ...)
NJPW The New Beginning in Nagoya Review: Almost Is NEVER Enough
The NEVER Openweight Championship and the right to use Mongolian Chops were both on the line at NJPW's New Beginning in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Not Yet Desperate, Japan and South Korea Plod Toward Vaccinations
The slower pace gives the East Asian countries a chance to learn from mistakes elsewhere but also poses risks as more contagious and perhaps deadlier variants of the virus emerge. ( read original story ...)