Japan's health ministry will introduce a system for health centres to report new coronavirus cases online instead of by hand-written faxes, phone or email - drawing praise from some but scorn from ... ( read original story ...)
Deflation fears creep back in Japan as pandemic hits prices
Consumer prices in Japan's capital city fell for the first time in three years in April and national factory activity slumped, data showed on Friday, increasing worries the coronavirus pandemic could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend coronavirus emergency as early as Monday: NHK
Japan will extend its state of emergency for containing the novel coronavirus as early as Monday, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said it would be difficult ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s April factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in 11 years: final PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank faster than initially estimated in April, a manufacturing survey showed on Friday, as the coronavirus hit to the economy deepened, with declines in product orders and ... ( read original story ...)
Into the wild
In the remote mountains northeast of Nagoya, Japan, two Michelin-starred Yanagiya is famous for its traditional irori cuisine and for serving wild meats. However, according to third-generation ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the Nightmare Voyage of the Diamond Princess
At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, one ill-fated cruise ship became a symbol for the panic and confusion that would soon engulf the globe. Doug Bock Clark uncovers what two harrowing weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo consumer prices fall for first time in three years, revive deflation worries
Core consumer prices in Tokyo fell for the first time in three years in April, a sign that slumping energy costs and weak demand due to the coronavirus pandemic are heightening the risk of a return to ... ( read original story ...)
Many in Tokyo ignoring call to stay home to stop coronavirus spreading
A state of emergency is in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but under Japanese law it can only request compliance - not demand it. ( read original story ...)
IMF chief lauds Japan’s spending to combat pandemic, urges others to step up
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday lauded Japan's plans to spend about 20% of its gross domestic product to respond to the economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and boost IMF ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks in Australia and Japan set to slip, with major Asia markets out for holidays
Major markets across the region, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, India and Singapore, are closed on Friday for holidays. ( read original story ...)
Japan to decide as early as Monday whether to extend coronavirus emergency: NHK
Japan will formally decide as early as Monday whether to extend its state of emergency over the novel coronavirus, which was originally set to end on May 6, public broadcaster NHK said. ( read original story ...)
Virus-related delays for Universal parks in Florida, Japan
The company that owns Universal theme parks around the world says it’s delaying construction on a fourth theme park in Florida ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 Claims The Life Of Japan’s Greatest Comedian | Opinion
Ken Shimura inspired a generation of Japanese, reminding them not to be so serious and to always look for laughs, even in the most difficult of circumstances. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes $240 billion virus package including cash handouts
Japan's parliament on Thursday passed an emergency budget worth around $240 billion, including cash handouts for every resident, in a bid to counter the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan To Extend State Of Emergency Over Virus: Reports
With the initial month-long period coming to an end next week after the country's annual Golden Week holidays, local media reported that Abe was now expected to extend the measure, either until the ... ( read original story ...)
Funeral parlors offer remote services for bereaved kin amid pandemic
Funeral operators in Japan have recently been offering online services for bereaved families to mourn their loved ones remotely, ami ... ( read original story ...)