Tokyo reported 57 fresh novel coronavirus infections on Oct. 15, down 81 from a week ago, and seven deaths from COVID-19 among patients in their 50s to 90s. ( read original story ...)
Japan, S Korea leaders look to deepen ties, despite strains
The leaders of Japan and South Korea spoke by phone on Friday, saying they would look to deepen ties in the face of regional security threats, despite badly strained bilateral relations. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Knife-wielding man injures two people at Tokyo Railroad Station
Two people were injured at the Ueno station of the Tokyo City Railroad after a knife-wielding man attacked them Sputnik reported citing the Japanese media on F ... ( read original story ...)
PM Kishida to S.Korea’s Moon: Japan wants ‘appropriate’ response on wartime compensation
Japan's new prime minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Friday that he had spoken with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and told him that Japan wanted an "appropriate" response on disputes ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya to get vaccination centers offering multilingual services next week
The Immigration Services Agency hopes the centers will help foreign residents who have run up against language barriers get inoculated. ( read original story ...)
The husband of a Tokyo Olympian stabbed to death at her home has been arrested over 500 miles from the incident
Kenyan police says they have arrested the husband of Kenyan distance runner Agnes Tirop. The 25-year-old Olympian was found stabbed to death in her apartment on Wednesday. Police say the man was ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 57 new coronavirus cases — below 100 for seven days in a row
Tokyo reported 57 new coronavirus infection cases Friday, down by 81 from a week before and below 100 for the seventh straight day. The latest seven-day average of new cases stood at 65.6, down from ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks rise sharply on weaker yen, strong Asian markets
Tokyo stocks finished sharply high on Friday as the US dollar against the Japanese yen rose over the 114 yen line which attracted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida to Speak With South Korean Leader on Friday Kyodo
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, plans to speak with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday, Kyodo news agency said. No further details were immediately available. Ties between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida holds phone talks with South Korea’s moon – Kyodo
New Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida spoke with South Korean President Moon Jae-in by phone on Friday night, Kyodo news agency said. ( read original story ...)
With Olympic weight lifted, Wodak set for return at Toronto Waterfront Marathon 10K
Led by Tokyo Olympic marathoner Natasha Wodak, over 5,000 runners will take part in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon 10K on Sunday morning. The event doubles as the Canadian 10K championships, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Ramos makes B. League debut vs Parks’ Nagoya
Debuting Dwight Ramos of Toyama aims for a breakthrough win against Ray Parks Jr. of Nagoya in another exciting All-Filipino duel in the third week of the Japan B. League. ( read original story ...)
Osaka puts emphasis on its WaO factor with new tools for planners
Dubai underway, Osaka is seizing the opportunity to step further into the spotlight as the city’s own Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai moves onto the event horizon. Osaka’s aim is to become Japan’s number one ... ( read original story ...)
I used insights gained as reserve to fire in actual play: Simranjeet on Tokyo Olympics star turn
Talking about his big break into the senior side, Simranjeet credited the seniors for guiding him and sharing useful tips which he still follows to this day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 57 coronavirus infections on Oct. 15, 7th day in row under 100
The Japanese capital recorded 57 COVID-19 cases on Oct. 15, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the seventh day in a row it has seen ... ( read original story ...)
On Tokyo Olympics high, govt setting up Rs 250 crore sports sciences centre to power athletes
After the Indian contingent’s success at the Tokyo Olympics, the government has now started the process of setting up a Rs 250-crore premier centre that will work towards using sports science to ... ( read original story ...)