Take a dip in the cypress bathtub with digital koi fish, bubbles and more projected on the water’s surface Next time you’re in Osaka – maybe visiting Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World – ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Daily Coronavirus Cases Hit Record as State of Emergency Looms
Coronavirus Cases Hit Record as State of Emergency Looms Rising infections have driven the Tokyo and surrounding areas to the highest level of a four-stage alert, prompting regional governors to urge ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Tokyo Cases Hit Record as Gov’t Mulls Emergency
Tokyo is reporting a daily record of 1,591 coronavirus cases as the national government prepares to declare a state of emergency this week to cope with a new wave of infections. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police allege man fatally burned roommate with water
Osaka police have arrested a 28-year-old man over the alleged fatal burning of his male roommate with water at their residence last month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo daily coronavirus cases exceed 1,500, renewing record – media
Tokyo reported a record 1,591 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as Japan's government prepares to declare a new state of emergency for the greater metropolitan area. Rising infections have driven ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Physiotherapist Picks Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Simona Halep as the Fittest on Women’s Tour
In the modern era, Serena Williams has been the most dominant player in the women’s game. The 23 grand slams she’s won highlight that aspect. She’s captured each of the four grand slams at least ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Sorties Over Senkaku Cast Shadow Over Japan’s Might As US Ally
China sending military planes on hundreds of sorties in the area surrounding Senkakus has worn out Japan Self-Defence Forces ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs state of emergency in Tokyo area as COVID cases surge
Japan will decide this week whether to impose a state of emergency in the Tokyo area, a top official said on Tuesday as daily COVID-19 infections hit a record, a move some derided as too little, too ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Impose Tokyo COVID-19 State of Emergency Quickly, Say Advisers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan should issue a COVID-19 state of emergency in the Tokyo area as soon as possible, a panel of experts advising the government on coronavirus responses said on Tuesday. Chief ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires launched: Yokohama, ATG India consolidate tyre business under new global entity
Highway Tires has released its new corporate identity with a new logo. The changes are effective from 1st January and accordingly, the current trademark of ATG also ceased to exist globally on the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama rebrands ATG business
Highway Tires (YOHT), has unveiled a new corporate identity and corporate logo. The tyre maker says this new identity draws on the company’s century-old legacy while underlining YOHT’s own distinct ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor still targets IR, Nagasaki gets renewed interest
Yokohama, Osaka and Nagasaki are still on the shortlist of locations to host a venue, and Yokohama and Nagasaki are particularly busy trying to put their plans together. However, not everyone is on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Aichi and Fukuoka rule out call to request emergency steps
The stance taken by Osaka, Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures was in sharp contrast to that taken by the governors of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures. They recently asked the central ... ( read original story ...)
YAP converts ground floor of small osaka building into its own architecture office
YAP, led by akito yamaguchi, has transformed the ground floor of a small building in osaka into its own studio. located in the city center, the workplace is surrounded by activity with traffic and ... ( read original story ...)
Tuna goes for $200,000 at Tokyo market’s New Year auction
A bluefin tuna sold for 20.8 million yen ($202,197) in the first auction of the new year at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market on Tuesday when it reopened after the holiday break. This was sharply down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s state of emergency seen triggering first-quarter economic contraction
Japan's likely decision to declare a state of emergency in the Tokyo area will most probably trigger a contraction in January-March, analysts say, adding to the headache for policymakers struggling to ... ( read original story ...)