A driver and his female passenger have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by driving in a love hotel parking lot while the man's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer confidence worsens in April – govt
Japan's consumer confidence deteriorated in April, the government said on Friday, as a resurgence of coronavirus cases, which led to a third state of emergency for Tokyo and other areas, weighed. A ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says to boost regional financial ties at ASEAN+3 meeting
Japan will aim to strengthen regional financial cooperation with China, South Korea and ASEAN countries on May 3 when their financial leaders meet on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo wrestler dies one month after suffering a concussion in Japan
Hibikiryu, 28, landed on his head during a bout in March and was later treated for a spinal injury ... ( read original story ...)
Mugging ring suspected of targeting Yokohama
Kanagawa Prefectural Police have busted a four-person mugging ring that targeted Yokohama City, reports the Sankei Shimbun (April 29). At around 8:40 p.m. on March 7, Yuki Watanabe, 32, and three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cabinet approves use of $4.6 billion of reserves to support pandemic-hit businesses
Japan's cabinet said on Friday it would spend 500 billion yen ($4.59 billion) from emergency reserves to support pandemic-hit businesses. The money will be drawn from 5 trillion yen in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prepared to Provide 300 Respirators to India
Japan is prepared to provide 300 respirators and 300 oxygen concentrators to India once talks are finalized, Japan's chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato said on Friday. Kato did not specify when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March factory output rebounds as car production jumps
Japan's industrial output posted a surprise increase in March, as a jump in car production helped keep an economic recovery from last year's deep coronavirus slump on track. The output rise will ... ( read original story ...)
Shock as Japan sumo wrestler dies after head injury
Hibikiryu, a lower-tier wrestler whose real name was Mitsuki Amano, died of acute respiratory failure on Wednesday at a Tokyo hospital, the Japan Sumo Association said in a statement in the evening. ( read original story ...)
First Moderna COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Japan – NHK
The first delivery of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Japan on Friday, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing airline officials. Japan has so far only cleared Pfizer Inc's coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace since early 2018 – PMI
Japan's factory activity expanded in April at the fastest pace since early 2018 on a global demand recovery, a private sector survey showed on Friday, though new coronavirus curbs cast a shadow over ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka models new swimwear collection with Frankie’s Bikinis
Naomi Osaka is not just the creator, she’s the model for her new bathing suit collaboration. Rocking a pink one-piece, the tennis star announced her new swimwear collaboration with Frankies Bikinis ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea inoculates Olympic athletes ahead of Tokyo Games
South Korea began administering fast-track COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday. The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said the first group of about 100 people received the first doses at a state-run ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka teams with Frankies Bikinis for sexy swimwear line
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has collaborated with Frankies Bikinis for her first-ever swimwear collection, which will drop online next month. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka On Finding Her Voice In Quarantine And Self-Care On And Off Of The Tennis Court
The four-time Grand Slam title winner on the small things that bring her great joy, what self-care means to her, and finding her voice in quarantine. ( read original story ...)
Customers or spies? Undercover mask checks rattle restaurants in east Japan pref.
A Kanagawa Prefectural Government system that uses customers to check whether certified restaurants are properly enforcing "masked meals,"･･･ ... ( read original story ...)