Japan’s department stores, bars and theaters shuttered Sunday as part of emergency measures to slow a surge in infections. The 17-day restrictions are declared for Tokyo, Kyoto, Hyogo and Osaka, ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Open Large Vaccination Centers in Tokyo, Osaka-Media
The Japanese government is planning to open large vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka in the coming weeks to administer shots in a bid to speed up its inoculation drive, local media reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Third COVID-19 emergency begins in Tokyo and Osaka area amid virus surge
While the emergency does not entail a hard lockdown of the kind some other countries have imposed, the measures have more teeth than the previous declaration in January. ( read original story ...)
Barbarians are knocking on Japan’s corporate gates
If you go to YouTube, click on the film Barbarians at the Gate, and watch from the 45m30s mark, you will find Jonathan Pryce. “I’d be very surprised if you ended up buying RJR Nabisco at 75,” he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan declares a state of emergency in Tokyo and Osaka as cases continue to rise.
Three months before the Tokyo Olympics, the government is imposing new restrictions covering a quarter of the population. ( read original story ...)
Match’s Winning Formula for Online Dating in Japan Gives Women Control, Makes Men Pay
The company’s Pairs app, aimed at singles serious about matrimony, has become Japan’s most popular dating service. ( read original story ...)
Chanathip’s Assist Sparks Consadole’s Revival In Vital 2-1 Win Over Vegalta Sendai
Consadole Sapporo came from a goal down to beat Vegalta Sendai 2-1 at home in a crucial J.League encounter on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
F.Marinos Wins Yokohama Derby 5-0 And Records Biggest Victory Of The Season
Yokohama F.Marinos thrashed Yokohama FC 5-0 at home in the J.League on Saturday to record their biggest league win of the season yet. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: F Marinos thrash Yokohama FC in derby, extend unbeaten run
Yokohama F Marinos extended their unbeaten run to nine games by hammering Yokohama FC 5-0 at home in Saturday's J-League first-division Yokohama derby. F Marinos, whose only loss this year came on ... ( read original story ...)
No indictment for man over Nagoya women’s pumps thefts after victims refuse to testify
A 33-year-old man in central Japan was arrested April 6 on suspicion of stealing women's pumps by switching them out with new shoes of the s ... ( read original story ...)
‘Absolutely disappointed’: Australian divers slam Fina over Tokyo qualifier
Olympic bronze medalist diver Anabelle Smith has slammed global governing body Fina for pressing ahead with a qualifying event for this year’s Tokyo Games despite a spike in Covid-19 cases in the Japa ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympics: Bethany Firth talks to BBC Sport NI on preparing for Tokyo
Multiple gold medallist Bethany Firth tells NI she cannot wait to get back to Tokyo and compete for more Paralympics medals this summer. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: India’s hospital crisis deepens, Tokyo goes under state of emergency
US restarts Johnson & Johnson vaccinations, New Zealand excludes Western Australia from bubble, EU pledges vaccine drive ... ( read original story ...)
Over 1,000 Osaka city workers ate out late, in groups after March COVID-19 emergency end
More than 1,000 Osaka City Government employees went out during March and April in groups of five or more, or for meals going late into the n･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s QAnon disciples aren’t letting Trump’s loss quash their mission
The baseless QAnon conspiracy theory began in October 2017 when a person or persons using the name "Q" (which is a level of US security clearance) posted a thread on 4chan, an ano ... ( read original story ...)
Guerrero: I hope Sinclair accepts my apology and we swap shirts
When they meet in Sapporo on 24 July, she will take the opportunity to say sorry to the legendary Canucks captain. Telling FIFA.com why, the 33-year-old Chile defender said: “I’m ashamed to say that I ... ( read original story ...)