Japan’s largest railway company is to begin testing the country’s first hydrogen-fueled train next month in a step toward the nation’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The two car “Hybari” ... ( read original story ...)
China’s trade disputes with Australia, US and Japan push Beijing to alter course and plan accordingly
Experts say geopolitical and trade rifts could persist, but China is also looking to join larger multi-country pacts while ramping up investment in home-grown hi-tech innovation. ( read original story ...)
A Look Inside vivo’s Tokyo Research and Development Center
When it comes to cutting-edge imaging technologies such as the ultra-wide-angle camera, telephoto camera, and TOF camera, what do these have in common? ( read original story ...)
Snowstorm Stops Train Operations in Hokkaido
All trains from and to JR Sapporo Station in the capital of Hokkaido were canceled Monday as a snowstorm continued to rage in northern Japan. Two multiple-vehicle accidents left about 150 vehicles ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow batters northern Japan
Heavy snow hit northern Japan on Monday, disrupting air and railway traffic, with weather authorities warning of more blizzards, as well as high waves for the region and also some eastern parts of the ... ( read original story ...)
Restrictions extended in Osaka and 16 other prefectures
All the facts about the coronavirus. Find the latest information and answers from experts on everything COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby calls for border controls to be eased more
The head of Japan's largest business lobby suggested Monday that the country's border controls aimed at preventing the spread of the ... ( read original story ...)
Stunning sea of ‘snow monsters’ take over volcanic mountainside in Japan
At an elevation of more than 6,000 feet near the top of a volcano exists a land of snow monsters, a mountainside that's home to fleeting figures that come each winter and then fade along with the cold ... ( read original story ...)
Blizzard conditions likely in northern Japan until early Tuesday
Strong winds and heavy snows are being observed in Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido and the northeastern region of Tohoku. The Meteorological Agency is warning of whiteout conditions with zero ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s new daily COVID case count falls below 10,000 for first time since Jan. 24
By prefecture, Tokyo had the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past week, followed by Osaka, Kanagawa, Aichi and Saitama. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks end lower on Ukraine tensions, despite possible Biden-Putin talks
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday as the concerns about ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine weighed on investor sentiment even after reports of a potential summit between U.S. President Joe ... ( read original story ...)
Over 14% of Japan’s population have had booster shots
The Japanese government says 18.18 million people in the country have had a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The number translates to 14.4 percent of the population. The latest figures were ... ( read original story ...)
Juhyos: Japan’s ‘snow monsters’ emerge again
The stunning pictures of the natural phenomenon are being widely shared on social media. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens on her regrets from the Tokyo Olympics
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka admitted she is feeling regrets over not enjoying more the Tokyo Olympics. Osaka, who has become one of the most popular Japanese athletes, failed to secure a medal at ... ( read original story ...)
8,805 new coronavirus cases recorded in Tokyo on Feb. 21
The Japanese capital reported 8,805 new coronavirus infections on Feb. 21, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, after recording 12,93 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 8,805 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 8,805 new coronavirus cases, down 4,130 from Sunday and down 1,529 from last Monday. It is the first time since Jan 24 that the daily tally has ... ( read original story ...)