Equinix, Inc.EQIX announced that it will develop an International Business Exchange (IBX) data center in Osaka, Japan, with an initial investment of $55 million. The new facility ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM likely to push back parliament election -Nikkei
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is likely to push back an election for the lower house of parliament to some time after next summer as the country tackles a third wave of COVID-19 infections, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea, industry oppose EU plan to cut shipping emissions
Japan, South Korea and a fleet of international shipping groups have warned the European Union against its plan to add greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector to Europe's carbon market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga vows stimulus package focusing on green, digital innovation
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged on Friday to compile a stimulus package focused on pulling the economy out of a pandemic-induced slump through green investment and digital innovation. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos face Shanghai SIPG in battle for top spot in AFC Champions League Group H
The battle for the top spot in Group H of the 2020 AFC Champions League heats up as leaders Yokohama F. Marinos face runners-up Shanghai SIPG at Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Japan spacecraft carrying asteroid soil samples nears home
A Japanese spacecraft is nearing Earth after a yearlong journey home from a distant asteroid with soil samples and data that could provide clues to the origins of the solar system, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Launches Winter Travel Campaign for Canadians
Yokohama is encouraging Canadians to explore, get back to normal and stay safe with a series of short videos to promote winter road travel. ( read original story ...)
Virus-hit Aichi, Osaka, Hokkaido eye business curb in night-life hubs
The central government as well as the Osaka prefectural and city governments will provide 500,000 yen in financial support to each business that complies with the request. A Hokkaido government task ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to urge Go To Travel halt from hot spots Osaka and Sapporo as COVID-19 cases surge
Osaka Prefecture reported 383 new cases of the virus on Friday, a day after recording a high of 12 deaths, while Hokkaido recorded 252 and a record nine deaths. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic organizers plan to host 18 test events
The postponed Tokyo Olympics are getting a kickstart. Local organizers on Friday announced a series of 18 test events set to begin in March and run into May. The ... ( read original story ...)
Grand Slam box ticked, Thiem targets Tokyo podium
Having fulfilled his dream of joining the Grand Slam winners club by taking the U.S. Open title this year, Austrian Dominic Thiem is setting out his goals for 2021 and hopes to be standing on the ... ( read original story ...)
Short hours begin for bars, restaurants in Osaka wards amid COVID-19 surge
Restaurants and bars still operating had hoped the usual December bōnenkai parties would provide a much-needed boost. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo daily coronavirus cases hit record 570
Coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record daily 570 cases, topping the previous high of 539, the Tokyo metropolitan government said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Rise For Four Straight Days
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday for a fourth straight day despite rising coronavirus infections in Japan and no fresh leads from Wall Street, which was closed for a holiday. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output, retail sales seen up, virus resurgence clouds outlook: Reuters poll
Japan's factory output probably grew for a fifth straight month in October and retail sales likely rebounded for the first time in eight months, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, offering further signs ... ( read original story ...)
Stores serving alcohol in Nagoya told to limit hours
THE city of Nagoya has asked stores that serve alcohol to shorten their operating hours to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and it joins Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo in making similar moves. As Japan ... ( read original story ...)