Tokyo posted 3,317 fresh cases of COVID-19 on May 22, down 31 from the previous Sunday. Metropolitan government health officials confirmed six related deaths the same day among patients in their 70s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day
News; Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day; Tokyo COVID-19 Count Down for 9th Consecutive Day. News from Japan. Society Lifestyle May 22, 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Biden lands in Japan on second leg of Asia trip
US President Joe Biden lands in Japan on Sunday for the second leg of a trip to reinforce US alliances in Asia. Biden, making his first trip to Asia as president, flew from South Korea to Yokota Air ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-In Japan, Biden to launch economic plan for region sceptical on benefits
President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday to launch a plan for greater U.S. economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Biden to launch economic plan for region skeptical on benefits
The May 23 ceremony will likely signal an agreement to start discussions on IPEF rather than actual negotiations, sources say ... ( read original story ...)
French Open 2022: Naomi Osaka hopes to find her feet on Roland Garros clay
If you believe in social media posts, Naomi Osaka is a much happier person. Or at least trying to be.Apart from the tweets about myriad business interests, Osaka has been using the microblogging to ... ( read original story ...)
WION reports from Tokyo: Quad leaders have some important decisions to take
Many issues reflective of current geopolitical situation in light of Ukraine conflict are likely to dominate the in-person Quad Summit in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo protests to China over new drilling rig in East China Sea
The government lodged a protest with the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo after discovering that China had unilaterally started construction of a suspected drilling rig to develop gas fields in disputed ... ( read original story ...)
Sanja Matsuri shrines carried in Tokyo procession for first time in 3 years
Three portable shrines called mikoshi were carried through the streets in Tokyo's Asakusa district as part of the annual Sanja Matsuri festival for the first time in three years. The mikoshi had ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 3,317 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Sunday reported 3,317 new coronavirus cases, down 147 from Saturday and down 31 from last Sunday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Chinese villa in Kobe now dedicated to revolutionary Sun Yat-sen
A three-storied structure built as an annex of a prominent Chinese merchant's villa in this western Japan city in 1915 is now dedicated to Chi ... ( read original story ...)
More ‘dovish’ Bank of Japan leads to a sharp JPY depreciation
Foreign exchange markets (FX) of major currency pairs tend to be steady, slow moving and extremely liquid. This is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree marks 10 years as symbol of capital’s skyline
Cityscape-defining Tokyo Skytree, Japan's tallest structure, on Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of its opening to the general publ ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Biden to launch economic plan for region sceptical on benefits
President Joe Biden headed to Japan on Sunday to launch a plan for greater U.S. economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Summit: Quad leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation in key areas
Modi to focus on advancing economic, strategic ties in bilaterals with US Prez Biden, Japanese PM Kishida, new Australian PM Albanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Skytree Marks 10th Anniversary of Opening
Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward in the Japanese capital, known as the world's tallest self-sustaining tower, marked the 10th anniversary of its opening on Sunday. The Tobu Railway Co. 9001> group, which ... ( read original story ...)