The mysterious liver disease has so far affected over 170 children, largely in Britain, as health experts explore its possible links to Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Eneos restarts CDUs in Sendai and Chiba after quake shutdown
Japan's biggest refiner, Eneos Corp, has restarted the 145,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) crude distillation unit (CDU) in Sendai refinery on April 25 after a strong earthquake activated a safety shutdown ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Nagasaki submit IR bids to Japan’s national govt
Japan’s Osaka and Nagasaki prefectures have each submitted a casino resort proposal to the national government. The governors of those places said in respective announcements on Tuesday that the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka grateful to supporters: Lot of people are praying on my downfall
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka took a moment to show her gratitude to those who have been supporting you as she acknowledged that she feels all the love and support she receives from her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks sink in morning on fears of further lockdowns in China
Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly dropping more than 2 percent, stirred by concern over the possibility of additional COVID-19 lockdowns in China and the ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy
Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added another boasting ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Netflix inks Japan studio deal in anime push
Netflix Inc on Tuesday announced a multi-film deal with Japan's Studio Colorido, as the streaming giant ramps up its anime offering and looks to Asia for growth. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s SEASIDE CINEMA 2022 screening ‘Evangelion,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and more this Golden Week
With Golden Week fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning activities that will keep you occupied during the week-long holiday. Whilst many of us crave a break from the hustle and bustle of ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida says Japan, South Korea should quickly improve ties
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida indicated his willingness Tuesday to mend badly strained ties with South Korea, saying relations between the two U.S. allies are crucial when the rules-based ... ( read original story ...)
Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Nagoya Steak And Seafood, King Pollo
The Loudoun Health Department recorded violations at several restaurants around Ashburn, Sterling, and Dulles during recent inspections. ( read original story ...)
Writers order up coffee and a side of ‘nagging’ at anti-procrastination café in Japan
Writers working on deadline can visit the Manuscript Writing Café in Tokyo, Japan, with an agreement to finish what they started before they leave the premises. ( read original story ...)
China Airlines Flight 140: The Story Of Japan’s Second-Deadliest Aviation Accident
Today marks 28 years since a large-scale disaster involving China Airlines flight 140. The crash occurred while the twin-aisle aircraft was approaching Nagoya Airport in Japan, following a pilot error ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $103 bln relief package to combat rising prices
Japan has prepared an emergency relief package worth $103 billion to cushion the economic blow from rising raw material costs, and plans further steps later this year to promote long-term reforms, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils $48 billion package to ease rising price pain
Japan unveiled a $48.6-billion economic package on Tuesday that includes handouts for low-income families to help cushion the impact of rising prices and energy costs on households. ( read original story ...)
Major Japan utilities held 1.65 mln T of LNG at end of March, says ministry
Japan's major electric utilities held 1.65 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in their inventories at the end of March, compared to 2.41 million tonnes a year earlier, the industry ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Russia Threatens Japan With ‘Retaliatory Measures’ Over U.S. Naval Exercise
Russia has warned Japan it will face "retaliatory measures" if the Asian country allows an expansion of U.S. and Japanese naval exercises near Russian borders. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor ... ( read original story ...)