Japan’ bid approach will take advantage of existing venues from the Nagano and Saporro Olympic games Por The biggest obstacle to Saporro’s bid to host the Winter Olympics in 2030 is the cost, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese writer who documented WWII Tokyo firebombing dies
TOKYO -- Katsumoto Saotome, a Japanese writer who gathered the accounts of survivors of the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo in World War II to raise awareness of the massive civilian deaths and the ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what Wall Street expects from Sapporo’s earnings
Sapporo will release figures for Q1 on May 12.Analysts on Wall Street expect Sapporo will release losses per share of ¥77.563.Track Sapporo stock ... ( read original story ...)
Two years after fire, Yokohama reopens in new Commack space
When an early morning electrical fire broke out in the kitchen of Commack sushi restauran September 2019, no one was hurt, but the livelihood of its owner, Tony Lin, took a blow. The restaurant “is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recognize same-sex unions but not as legal marriage
Japan's capital has announced it will start recognizing same-sex partnerships to ease the burdens faced by residents in their daily lives, but the unions will not be considered legal marriages. ( read original story ...)
Wenders making a film about fancy public restrooms in Japan
Wim Wenders is making a film about high-end public toilets in Japan that will have what the renowned German director calls “social meaning” about people in modern cities. “My first reaction was, I ... ( read original story ...)
4,764 new coronavirus infections registered in Tokyo on May 11
The Japanese capital recorded 4,764 coronavirus cases on May 11 after reporting 4,451 cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 4,764 new coronavirus cases; record high 2,702 in Okinawa
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Wednesday reported 4,764 new coronavirus cases, up 313 from Tuesday and up 1,765 from last Wednesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe ... ( read original story ...)
Where’s the money? Japan town sues after $360,000 subsidy mix-up
A Japanese town that accidentally sent a resident $360,000 in financial aid said on Wednesday it has been forced to file a lawsuit after the recipient refused to return the funds. ( read original story ...)
Japan planning to allow 20,000 daily international arrivals in June
Japan's government is arranging to double the cap on arrivals from overseas to 20,000 people per day in June, government sources said Wednesday. The relaxation is expected to go ahead following an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintained
Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said Wednesday, with the approach of summer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda Pharma says full-year profit slid 9.5%
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday that 12-month operating profit slid 9.5% from the previous year. Operating profit for Japan's largest drugmake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda forecasts rebound despite full-year profit drop
Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Wednesday its 12-month operating profit slid 9.5%, although the country’s largest drugmaker forecast a rebound for the current year. Operating profit for the ... ( read original story ...)
Newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached found in Osaka Pref. hotel toilet
A baby girl thought to be a newborn was found in a hotel toilet in Osaka Prefecture on May 10. The naked baby girl with her umbilical cord still attached was found by cleaning staff in the toilet bowl ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is set to open its doors in June, but some locals aren’t happy about it
As countries across Asia reopen to international travelers, Japan — one of the continent's most popular destinations — remains firmly closed. That may soon change. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes economic security bill to guard sensitive technology
Japan's parliament on Wednesday passed an economic security bill aimed at guarding technology and reinforcing critical supply chains, while also imposing tighter oversight of Japanese firms working in ... ( read original story ...)