Japan will remain vigilant as it transitions out of the COVID-19 pandemic and related curbs, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday, adding that some of the virus countermeasures will be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to add 140 individuals to Russian sanction list -PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that 140 individuals would be added to a Russian asset freeze list while an export ban will be expanded to Russian military firms. ( read original story ...)
Japan enjoys restriction-free spring holidays
People in Japan have been enjoying the first spring holidays without coronavirus restrictions since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Ease Foreign Travel Restrictions Further in June
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revealed in his speech in London on Thursday that Japan will ease foreign travel COVID-19 restrictions further in June. He stated, "We have now eased border ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister hints at border reopening
Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida has signalled that the country is preparing to finally reopen to international visitors from June. During a speech in London on Thursday (5 May), Kishida said: “We ... ( read original story ...)
UK and Japan sign military agreement amid Russia concerns
The agreement is the first of its kind between Japan and a European country. It comes after both PMs condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The agreement also follows the UK government's defence and ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan leaders hold talks with security, Russia on agenda
LONDON (AP) — The militaries of Britain and Japan will “work more closely together” under a defense deal that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced during talks with his Japanese counterpart ... ( read original story ...)
M4.8 quake jolts areas near Tokyo, no tsunami
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 jolted Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma prefectures near Tokyo on Thursday, but no tsunam ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 2,320 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 2,320 new infections of the coronavirus on Thursday. The daily tally is down by 3,074 from a week ago, marking the 24th consecutive day of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
2,320 coronavirus infections recorded in Tokyo on May 5
Japan's capital registered 2,320 COVID-19 cases on May 5, after reporting 2,999 cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ann ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to use nuclear to cut dependence on Russian energy -PM Kishida
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday that it would use nuclear reactors to help reduce its own and other countries' dependence on Russian energy. Japan has become more reliant on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,320 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Thursday reported 2,320 new coronavirus cases, down 679 from Wednesday and down 3,074 from last Thursday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe ... ( read original story ...)
Discuss thrower Kamalpreet Kaur, Who Finished Sixth At Tokyo Olympics, Provisionally Suspended For Testing Positive For Banned Drug
Top Indian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for a banned steroid. Kaur faces the prospect of being banned for ... ( read original story ...)
Athletics: Discus throw Tokyo finalist Kamalpreet Kaur provisionally banned after failing dope test
However, the event that led to her qualification for Tokyo had Asian Games gold-medallist Seema Antil raise questions about the authenticity of the Punjab-thrower’s performance. The AIU has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Institute of Technology: TECH Cooking Studio explores science of baking
TECH Cooking Studio, co-organized by the Student Support Center’s Student Success Support Section, the Student Support Division’s Support Planning Group, and the Tokyo Tech Alumni Association, brought ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says difficult to immediately follow Russia oil embargo
TOKYO, May 5 (Reuters) - Japan would face "difficulty" to immediately follow a move to cut off Russian oil imports over the invasion of Ukraine, its minister of economy, trade, and industry Koichi ... ( read original story ...)