The Tokyo metropolitan government will allow foreigners to work as beauticians from October using a national regulation scheme, marking the first time the country's beauty industry has been opened up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic medallist Praveen wins gold at ‘able-bodied’ meet Junior U-20 Fed Cup
If the mind is willing to scale the peak, the body is ready to push the envelop. Praveen Kumar always wanted to turn adversity into opportunity ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic Medallist Praveen Kumar Wins Gold At Junior U-20 “Able-Bodied” Meet
Praveen Kumar always wanted to turn adversity into opportunity which he did in 2021 by becoming youngest Indian to win a Paralympic high jump medal in Tokyo. It was a heady enough achievement but ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian refugees in Japan voice concern about future
Many of the Ukrainians who fled to Japan following Russia’s invasion of their country are voicing concern about their long-term prospects here. ( read original story ...)
Protest held outside Chinese embassy in Tokyo on anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Even as China clampdown means that the commemoration of the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Hong Kong continues to be disrupted for the s ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 2,017 new cases
Infections in the capital declined by 478 from a week earlier Saturday and for the 22nd straight day of week-on-week decrease. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo heartbreak still haunts Savita, says it reminds of unaccomplished mission
The pain of losing out on an Olympic medal still fresh in her mind, Indian women's hockey team captain Savita said the Tokyo Games continues to remind ... ( read original story ...)
Heritage Plaques honouring Japanese legends Nambu and Oda unveiled in Tokyo
The World Athletics Heritage Plaques awarded to Japanese Olympic champions Chuhei Nambu and Mikio Oda have been put on permanent display in the Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo’s Olympic Park. The two ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Tokyo fall for 22nd day, but 5 related deaths
Tokyo on June 4 marked the 22nd straight day of week-on-week declines in COVID-19 cases, along with five related deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trial of a deep ocean turbine could offer limitless renewable energy
A Japanese machinery maker called IHI Corp. has successfully tested a prototype of a massive, airplane-sized turbine to generate electricity from powerful deep-sea ocean currents. ( read original story ...)
2 TikTokers in Japan arrested for alleged indecent assault of teen girl
Two TikTokers in Japan have been arrested for allegedly committing an indecent act on a 16-year-old follower, police announced on June 4. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida may join NATO summit to discuss Ukraine crisis -Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is leaning toward attending a summit of leaders from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in late June to spur coordination with the West over Russia's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,071 COVID cases on June 4
The Japanese capital reported 2,071 coronavirus infections on June 4 after registering 2,111 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,071 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 2,071 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Saturday. The figure is down about 500 from a week earlier and marks the 22nd straight day of week ... ( read original story ...)
$1.83M in COVID business subsidies returned to Osaka Pref. after firms disobeyed rules
Some 240 million yen (roughly $1.83 million) paid to businesses in Osaka Prefecture complying with the prefectural government's request to sh ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to resume travel subsidy campaign to revitalize tourism in capital
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will resume a travel subsidy campaign for residents on June 10 on a trial basis, Gov. Yuriko Koike announce ... ( read original story ...)