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 ...)
Did You Know About This Tokyo Inn That Treats You Like A Writer?
Head to Homeikan Inn if you want to experience the real-life scenario of being a writer while staying in an atmospheric old place in Tokyo ... ( 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 ...)
‘Tiger & Bunny’ Adaptation Takes Shape as SK Global Options Anime Property
The property was previously set up in 2015 at ... The deal also involved ANEW, a company that had backing from the Japanese public and private sectors and sought to accelerate the translation ... ( 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 ...)
Tokyo set to hike public bath fees by 15 cents amid soaring fuel prices
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused fuel prices to soar worldwide, forcing the need to raise bathhouse fees in the Japanese capital. ( read original story ...)
Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers resuming tourism discount as COVID eases -Nikkei
Japan's government is considering resuming a national travel discount campaign as soon as late this month to help the tourism industry recover from a COVID-19 slump, the Nikkei newspaper said on ... ( read original story ...)