Tokyo has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in a traveler from the United States, and her friend whom she saw immediately after arrival has since tested positive after ... ( read original story ...)
Video of ‘beautiful ramen master’ in Osaka cooking goes viral with 1 million views in 5 days
A Japanese woman featured on a food entertainment YouTube channel has gone viral. The ramen master: A video of the store manager of Ramen Chonmage in Tenjinbashi-suji 6-chome, Osaka, preparing a bowl ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 30 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 30 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday. The figure is up 13 from a week earlier. This is the first time since November 11 that the daily number of ... ( read original story ...)
Support group of Aichi governor faces legal questions over book donations to voters
A political group headed by Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura distributed copies of a book he authored to his supporters for free in 2020, in a possi ... ( read original story ...)
It’s time to put an end to pathogen protectionism
Unrestricted access to pathogens would help the world prepare for new variants and future pandemics, argues Thomas Cueni. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Confirms 30 New COVID-19 Infections
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Tokyo confirms first omicron case in person quarantining at home
A close contact of the omicron patient has also tested positive for COVID-19 after attending a soccer game in Kawasaki in an apparent breach of quarantine rules. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 30 coronavirus infections on Dec. 16
The Japanese capital recorded 30 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 16, after reporting 29 the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade recovers as supply chain troubles ease
Japan has reported its exports jumped 20% and imports rose at an even faster pace in November as disruptions to manufacturing supply chains eased ... ( read original story ...)
China Crackdown, Hidden Unicorns Fuel Japan’s Big Startup Year
Japan’s startups are attracting increasing interest from overseas investors as the country starts to shake off a reputation as a unicorn-free venture backwater.Most Read from BloombergCan Indoor Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Japan has found and kept Omicron infections at its borders
A traveller who entered Japan last week has tested positive for the Omicron variant of coronavirus while in quarantine, but the case was not one of community infection, the top government spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese envoy to Japan: calls on Tokyo for support of Beijing Olympics
China's envoy to Japan, Kong Xuanyou, on Thursday said the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics had been unfortunately "used as a political tool," and asked for Japan's support, while also warning Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Freddy Galvis signs 2-year deal with Japan’s SoftBank Hawks
Veteran MLB infielder Freddy Galvis has signed a two-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Japanese baseball. ( read original story ...)
Take them Home as Souvenir! 5 Superb Sweets from Yokohama
Yokohama may be home to a lot of fancy and stylish shops, but it is also a place where you will find many shops offering a wide array of exquisite pastries and desserts. Here are five of the superb ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: A unique Olympics which saw sport triumph against the odds
Tokyo was truly an Olympics like no other, played out amid a surging global pandemic and against a backdrop of mostly empty stands. Inevitably the political consequences of staging the Games – and the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as investors relieved with Fed outcome
Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Thursday, led by heavyweight technology issues, as investors took more risks amid relief that the U ... ( read original story ...)