Japan has largely been closed off to non-residents for almost two years, keeping out hundreds of thousands of students and foreign workers sorely needed to fill a labour gap left by the nation's ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 16,129 new cases as downward trend continues
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 16,129 new coronavirus infections on Friday, down by 2,531 from a week before and the 10th straight day of week-on-week decline. The number of COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka organization to create online community for victims of arson-hit clinic
Osaka – Two months after the Dec. 17 deadly arson incident at a mental health clinic in Osaka, a local company supporting people with disabilities is preparing to launch an online platform on March 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Stones thrown from 15-story Osaka apartment trigger attempted-murder probe
OSAKA -- Police have launched an attempted-murder probe following an incident in which fist-sized stones were apparently deliberately dropped from an apartment block in Osaka's Miyakojima Ward ... ( read original story ...)
Ethanim Press Conference in Tokyo: Making the Metaverse Fully Decentralized
TOKYO, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethanim, an infrastructure for seamless migration of metaverse applications to blockchain, held a press conference in Tokyo on February 8. On the day of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s inflation may exceed 1% but stay below BOJ goal, says central bank official
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's consumer inflation may exceed 1% but will remain distant from the central bank's 2% target, a senior Bank of Japan official said on Friday. "Japan's economy has yet to fully ... ( read original story ...)
Statue of rugby hero Leitch given to alma mater in Sapporo
SAPPORO--When Michael Leitch played for his high school rugby team here, his coach made him a promise. While Leitch kept up his end of the bargain, he helped his coach keep his promise to him. “If you ... ( read original story ...)
BNP Paribas Open: Naomi Osaka receives wild card invite to Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka was ranked 44th in the world when she appeared at the 2018 BNP Paribas Open. She won seven matches at Indian Wells that year, beating top-ranked Simona Halep in the semifinals, to win the ... ( read original story ...)
2018 champion Osaka receives wildcard to Indian Wells
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more info. Former Indian Wells champion Naomi Osaka is set to play the 2022 BNP Paribas Open. The main draw ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s core consumer inflation seen picking up in February – Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Core consumer prices in Tokyo likely rose in February at a faster rate than in the previous month on surging fuel costs, underlining the prospect of price pressures picking up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down in morning on Wall St. losses, Ukraine tensions
Tokyo stocks were lower Friday morning, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, as fears over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to dampen sentiment. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record COVID deaths mount in wave estimated to last till April
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan set a new record for daily deaths from COVID-19 in a wave of Omicron-fuelled fatalities that a government-affiliated researcher estimated may stretch into April. Newly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to seek 500,000 T of fuel ammonia a year through global auction
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, said on Friday it will conduct an international auction to buy fuel ammonia to be used in its coal-fired power plants to help reduce ... ( read original story ...)
Chepng’etich to fight for highest ever marathon prize in Japan
World marathon champion Ruth Chepng'etich is among an elite cast of athletes who will be competing at next month's Nagoya Marathon in Japan. The winner of the March 13 race will walk away with Sh28 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices rose in January, but at a slower pace
Japan's core consumer prices rose for a fifth straight month in January but at a slower pace than in the previous month, boosting the likelihood the country's central bank will lag behind other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Speaks With Putin on Crisis: Ukraine Update
The call lasted about 25 minutes. Kishida said Japan was monitoring the unfolding events “with grave concern,” and urged finding an acceptable diplomatic situation “rather than an unilateral change of ... ( read original story ...)