South Korea and Japan may have coronavirus numbers that would be the envy of much of Europe and the United States, but they aren't taking any chances as winter brings with it a dangerous spike in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces $708 billion in fresh stimulus
The plan includes funds to promote carbon neutrality, accelerate digital transformation and support restaurants hurt by shortened trading hours due to Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo Will Reportedly Be PS5 and PC Exclusive for a Year
In a new video from PlayStation, Bethesda's Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo will both be PlayStation 5 exclusive for at least a year. ( read original story ...)
Suwon rally past Yokohama to advance to AFC Champions League quarterfinals
Suwon Samsung Bluewings came from behind to defeat Yokohama F. Marinos 3-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Monday night in Qatar. After ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga says new stimulus plan includes $708 billion package
Japanese government will compile a new economic stimulus package totalling 73.6 trillion yen ($708 billion) with fiscal measures at 40 trillion yen ($385 billion) to revive an economy hit hard by the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound athletes to have short stay in Japan – IOC
Athletes competing at next year's Tokyo Olympics will have a shorter than usual stay at the world's biggest multi-sports event due to tight COVID-19 health protocols, the International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Suwon Samsung Bluewings see off Yokohama F. Marinos to book AFC Champions League quarter-final spot
Doha: Suwon Samsung Bluewings came from behind to earn a 3-2 win over Yokohama F. Marinos at Khalifa International Stadium and book their place in the 2020 AFC Champions League quarter-finals on ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea claims Japan rearming to realize ‘old ambitions’
North Korea accused Japan of "acts to realize overseas aggression" after Tokyo's launch of an advanced relay satellite with laser communication into orbit. ( read original story ...)
Love match: Tokyo to help fund Japanese AI cupid upgrades-report
The Japanese government plans to step up efforts to stem the country's tumbling birth rate by helping to fund more sophisticated artificial intelligence matchmaking systems, media said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: What Has Japan’s Hayabusa2 Mission Accomplished?
A small capsule from Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully landed in a sparsely populated desert in the Australian Outback on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coldest City Emerges as Covid-19 Hotspot as Winter Closes in with Over 10,000 Cases
It prompted the government to announce a plan on Monday to send nurses from Self Defense Forces to the region and western metropolis of Osaka to help fight the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 clusters break out in Japan’s coldest city as winter closes in
The emergence of Japan's coldest city as a COVID-19 hotspot has raised fears among health experts that it could be a sign of what the rest of the nation may face as winter sets in and more people stay ... ( read original story ...)
LeBron, Osaka, Mahomes Among SI Sportspersons Of The Year
NBA champion LeBron James, Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes and Japan's Naomi Osaka were among five athletes honored Sunday by Sports Illustrated magazine for their off-field activism. SI's annual ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: I don’t have that many friends on Tour
During a live session with Rich Kleiman, manager of US basketball star Kevin Durant, Osaka was asked if there's any camaraderie between players on Tour, outside of their own circles or teams ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s Support Slides on Coronavirus Response: Media Poll
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's cabinet tumbled nearly 13 points due to dissatisfaction with the government's response to a resurgence in the coronavirus, a weekend Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
JR Tokai pins hope on Biden to push high-speed rail plan in Texas
NAGOYA--A long-delayed high-speed rail project using Japanese technology in Texas has finally cleared a major hurdle and could receive a further push by the upcoming change in the White House. The U.S ... ( read original story ...)