Tokyo has announced plans to mark the anniversary of the Olympics and Paralympics with a series of commemorative events known as "Tokyo 2020 Games One Year Anniversary - Tokyo Forward". The events ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s travel industry prepares to reopen borders to tourists
More than two years after Japan isolated itself to keep the coronavirus at bay, the country on the top of many globetrotters' wish-list is at last relaxing entry regulations – much to the travel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to boost domestic tourism, says industry body
I don't think you can throw any more money at the energy sector, says Virtus Investment Partners' Terranova Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher as yen’s retreat gives exporters a boost
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index hitting a six-week high as automakers gained on an upbeat analysts' report and exporters advanced on the yen's weakness. The ... ( read original story ...)
Breakthrough U.S. and Japan Private Sector Partnership Announced
New Joint Commission will foster science and technology partnerships based on principles of competitiveness, resilience, invention, innovation, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cover 99.9% of households by fiber-optic networks in 2028
Japan will aim for high-speed fiber-optic networks to cover 99.9 percent of households before the fiscal year to March 2028 ends, a government policy showed Wednesday. The plan is a key pillar of ... ( read original story ...)
Vitamin D may restore the body’s natural barrier against ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer has one of the highest death rates of all cancers. One reason for this is that the cancer turns the body's defenses against itself. However, new research from Nagoya University ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government to fight damages suit filed by kin of dead Sri Lankan
NAGOYA – The Japanese government will fight a ¥156 million ($1.23 million) damages lawsuit filed by relatives of a Sri Lankan woman who died last year while in custody at an immigration center ... ( read original story ...)
Vitamin D therapy may be a useful addition to the treatment of ovarian cancer, study suggests
Ovarian cancer has one of the highest death rates of all cancers. One reason for this is that cancer turns the body's defenses against itself. However, new research from Nagoya University published in ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Para athlete banned for two years for intentional misrepresentation at Tokyo 2020
Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar has been suspended for two years by World Para Athletics for violating classification rules at the Tokyo 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher as yen’s retreat gives exporters a boost
Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei stock index hitting a six-week high as automakers gained on an upbeat analysts' report and exporters advanced on the yen's weakness. The ... ( read original story ...)
Half of Singapore residents pick Japan for next vacation: survey
Some five in 10 Singapore residents are considering Japan for their next vacation, according to a survey released on Wednesday (1 June). This is followed by 39 per cent for Taiwan and 33 per cent for ... ( read original story ...)
Faf de Klerk: World Cup winning scrum-half signs for Yokohama Canon Eagles
World Cup winner Faf de Klerk confirmed he will join Yokohama Canon Eagles next season after leaving Premiership club Sale Sharks. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama renews online motorsports presence
Yokohama Rubber has refreshed its dedicated motorsports website. Both the English and Japanese language versions of the Yokohama Motorsports sites have been given the treatment and now feature ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,415 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 2,415 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday. The daily tally is down about 1,500 from a week ago and marks 19 straight days of week-on-week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rickshaw operator resumes English classes ahead of tourist reopening
A rickshaw operator in Tokyo's major tourist spot of Asakusa has resumed English lessons for its staff ahead of Japan's planned resumption of accepting foreign tourists. ( read original story ...)