Brazilian defender Thiago Martins and his Yokohama F. Marinos teammates are looking to pick up where they left off in Continental football following disappointing results on the home front. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices fall at fastest pace in decade, reviving deflation fears
It was the third straight month of declines and the biggest year-on-year drop since March 2011, the data showed. ( read original story ...)
Japan, facing a third wave, goes on ‘maximum alert’ as new infections reach record highs.
While total case numbers remain low, they have begun to multiply rapidly, prompting Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, to warn on Thursday that the country is on “maximum alert” in an effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-journalist in Japan loses defamation suit against ‘comfort women’ deniers
A former Japanese journalist who has said he received death threats for his investigation of "comfort women" has lost a defamation lawsuit in Japan's Supreme Court. ( read original story ...)
Japan to review drone security in check against China, report says
Japan could soon step up drone security, possibly eliminating China-made vehicles from its fleet. Tokyo plans to strengthen security measures for drones used to monitor dams, ports and power plants. ( read original story ...)
Despite Uncertainty, Tokyo Olympics Promoted as Light at End of Pandemic Tunnel
Infection rates are rising in the United States and parts of Europe are back in lockdown. Yet the International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, said the Games would take measures to go on. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo raises coronavirus alert to highest as cases set record
Tokyo raised its coronavirus alert to the highest level on Thursday as its daily tally of new infections rose to a record 534 and its governor called for maximum caution as the year-end party season ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Records High of Daily Virus Cases, Amid Worrying Spike
Japan has reported a record number of daily coronavirus infections, amid a worrying spike in a country that has been spared the worst of the pandemic and hopes to host the Olympics next year. ( read original story ...)
New hotels: Banyan Tree Krabi, ibis Styles Nagoya, and more
TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements. Banyan Tree Krabi, Thailand The 72-key luxury resort nestled on a verdant hillside has opened at little-known Tubkaek Beach, a ... ( read original story ...)
IBIS STYLES DEBUTS IN NAGOYA, JAPAN
Styles, a design driven brand within the Accor group, has unveiled the 284-room ibis Styles Nagoya in the Ch?bu region of Japan. Conveniently located within walking distance from Nagoya Station, the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction
Fleet Introduction first drive experience by reading Maruti XL6 from Auto Expert at CarDekho. Get real time information through Yokohama BluEarth GT Tyres: Fleet Introduction road test on how a car ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Q&A on vaccines, fans, qualifying, and costs
TOKYO (AP) — We’re at the halfway point. The Tokyo Olympics were postponed eight months ago, and now are to open in eight months: July 23, 2021. Crunch time is coming. Tokyo organizers and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daily Virus Cases Surge Past Previous Record High
Japan's Daily Virus Cases Surge Past Previous Record High TOKYO (AP) — Japan's number of reported coronavirus infections hit a record high Thursday, and the prime minister urged maximum caution but ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s capital raises coronavirus alert to highest as cases set record
With new record tallies across Japan, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the government was looking to tighten guidelines on eating out, such as by limiting its subsidised “Go To Eat” initiative to ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Japan sees record daily infections; India edges close to 9m cases
Japan has recorded a total of 121,963 infections and 1,933 deaths. Tokyo is the worst-hit region with more than 35,000 cases in all. While Japan has fared better during the pandemic than many other ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s personal apparel collection underscores star power
TOKYO (Reuters) - As the world's highest paid sportswoman and a three-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka is no stranger to the spotlight, but ahead of the release of her personalised range of ... ( read original story ...)