Confirmed coronavirus cases in Tokyo hit a new daily record with 286, raising alarm Japan may be reopening too quickly. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike says one reason for the recent rise in cases is ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea decries Japan’s ‘bad habits’ after white paper released
North Korea is slamming the Japanese government following the release of a defense white paper that claimed Pyongyang has the capability to launch a nuclear attack against Japan. ( read original story ...)
Wake Up With BWW 7/16: UK Drive-In Production of SIX Cancelled, and More!
COVID. Live Nation Entertainment announced yesterday that their Live From The Drive-In concert series that was to feature 'SIX', will no longer proceed as planned due to lockdown concerns. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Sania, Osaka to be part of five-day virtual summer festival
With the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 postponed until 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and Airbnb, will bring the spirit of ... ( read original story ...)
No Tokyo Games likely means no Beijing either, says Pound
If the postponed Tokyo Olympics do not go ahead next year due to COVID-19 then the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will likely also fall victim to the pandemic, said long-time International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
This Riveting Footage Will Make You Want to ‘Drop Everything and Head Straight to Sapporo’
The creatives at Spandy describe their “dimension-bending, flow-motion, hyper lapse” shots as a way to make Hokkaido stand out from the destination pack and break from the adv ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics boss reluctant to hold Tokyo Games behind closed doors
Banning fans from the Tokyo Olympics is "clearly something we don't want", International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach said, adding that "multiple scenarios" were under consideration for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan domestic tourism campaign under fire as coronavirus cases spike in Tokyo
A Japan government campaign to kickstart domestic tourism after the coronavirus outbreak has come under fire with officials in Tokyo and the countryside saying it's too soon to boost travel from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms see no immediate fix for virus pain, some eye better productivity: Reuters poll
Nearly half of Japan's companies have no immediate plans in place to help counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although a third of those surveyed in a Reuters poll indicated they were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Declares Coronavirus Red Alert as Situation ‘Rather Severe’
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike shows a banner reading 'Infection spread alert' as she attends a news conference on the latest situation regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
No Tokyo Games likely means no Beijing either, IOC’s Dick Pound says
If the postponed Tokyo Olympics do not go ahead next year due to COVID-19 then the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will likely also fall victim to the pandemic, said long-time International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan highlights F-35 acquisition, military ops amid pandemic in new whitepaper
In its latest whitepaper, Japan has discussed its impending acquisition of F-35B fighter jets and highlighted efforts by regional militaries to expand their influence and activities despite the ... ( read original story ...)
IOC remains fully committed to Tokyo Olympics, youth games in Senegal postponed
IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH SPEAKING AT A VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE SHOWS: LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (JULY 15, 2020) (IOC HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 1. IOC PRESIDENT, THOMAS BACH, WALKS INTO COMMITTEE MEETING ROOM ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic decision raises fresh questions about Tokyo Summer Games
The IOC shifts the 2022 Youth Games to 2026, causing some to wonder if the Tokyo Olympics also might be pushed further back. ( read original story ...)
Japan has started to convert its first aircraft carrier in 75 years
Japan has started to covert the JS Izumo, a warship designed for helicopter operations, into a carrier capable of supporting fixed-wing aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Raises Coronavirus Alert to Highest Level
Facing a spike in new coronavirus cases, Tokyo’s governor raised the pandemic alert level to “red,” its highest, but did not ask any businesses to close. ( read original story ...)