TOKYO — Japan is scaling back on the government-backed “GoTo” campaign to encourage travel and dining out, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases reached a record for the third day straight on ... ( read original story ...)
Woman gets 9 years over starvation death of 2-year-old daughter
The Sapporo District Court has sentenced a 22-year-old woman to nine years in prison for parental neglect resulting in the starvation death of her two-year-old daughter at their home in Sapporo last ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Braided Hairstyle Speaks Louder Than Words
Since the deaths of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, the wounds of racism and inequality have not only sparked outrage but also activism — and tennis champion Naomi Osaka, who is of Haitian and ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido park light festival begins with shortened hours amid virus surge
Amid a restrained mood in Hokkaido's capital brought about by a rise in coronavirus cases, the 40th edition of the annual ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo reports record daily cases as Mexico deaths pass 100,000
Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid; South Australia lockdown to end at midnight on Saturday; global cases pass 57.5m. Follow latest updates ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s confirmed COVID-19 cases hit new record
TOKYO — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan reached a record for the third day straight, at 2,418 cases, the health ministry said Saturday. Japan, with fewer than 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
GB climbers take coronavirus risk for Tokyo Olympics bid
It's my job as an athlete to compete and I'm confident with the precautions GB Climbing have taken." Russian President Vladimir Putin stated the rising coronavirus mortality rate in the country was ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka toddler unconscious after falling 4 floors from balcony
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Asia Today: South Korea, Japan Mull Steps as New Cases Rise
South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could force authorities to reimpose stronger social distancing restrictions after easing them in October to spur a ... ( read original story ...)
Pop star Masahiko Kondo’s affair falls foul of Japan’s strict morals
In his 40-year career Masahiko Kondo has enjoyed many of the pleasures of a chart-topping pop star. He has acted, raced cars and, before he got married, he was linked to several famous female stars ... ( read original story ...)
Japan health experts urge pause in domestic travel campaign as COVID-19 cases surge
Japanese health experts said the government should consider pausing its domestic travel campaign in some regions amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases and as the nation heads into a holiday weekend. ( read original story ...)
China FM to visit Japan to discuss virus, regional concerns
Japan's foreign minister announced Friday that his Chinese counterpart will visit Tokyo next week to discuss ways to revive their pandemic-hit economies as well as regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to expand CPTPP trade pact as UK, China eye membership
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Japan launches first ship of new frigate class
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Hokkaido mom gets nine years for starving daughter, 2, to death
The presiding judge criticized the defendant's act as "extremely irresponsible and malicious" as she went out for hours and left her daughter alone without feeding her. ( read original story ...)
Mother in Japan sentenced to 9 years in jail in child starvation case
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court sentenced a 22-year-old woman to nine years in prison on Friday for starving her 2-year-old daughter to death last ... ( read original story ...)