A former member of a high school cheerleading club in Aichi Prefecture whose lower body was paralyzed in an accident during practice has fil･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hard-hit regions may slide back to COVID-19 state of emergency
A recent surge in COVID-19 cases could see major parts of Japan slide back into states of emergency with authorities in Tokyo and Osaka looking at renewed curbs to stop the spread. The new wave of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks release of Japanese journalist held in Myanmar
Japan's government said Monday it is asking Myanmar to release a Japanese journalist who was arrested by security forces in its largest city of Yangon the previous day. ( read original story ...)
Renesas Joins the Responsible Business Alliance to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability
Renesas today announced it has joined RBA, supporting the rights of workers and to ensure that its manufacturing processes are responsible. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka to Ask Government to Declare State of Emergency: Governor
Osaka will ask the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency in an effort to reverse the rise in coronavirus cases, the governor of the country's third-most populous prefecture said on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka set to ask gov’t to reimpose COVID-19 emergency: governor
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura indicated Monday he intends to ask the central government to declare a fresh state of emergency in Osak ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka to ask govt to declare state of emergency over COVID-19 spike: Governor
Osaka will ask the Japanese government to declare a state of emergency in an effort to reverse the rise in coronavirus cases, the governor of the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Virus Surge Raises Worries Over New Tokyo Emergency
Tokyo’s governor opened the door to declaring another virus emergency as infections surge, adding to the challenges facing an Olympics that’s less than 100 days away. ( read original story ...)
Graphics: Why shouldn’t Japan dump nuclear polluted water into ocean?
Why are environmental activists criticizing the government's action? What are concerns mounting out Japan's neighboring countries? The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), owner of the Fukushima ... ( read original story ...)
Private equity bets big on Japan: 5 things to know
The two moves highlight the growing appetite of private equity investors for Japanese deals. Here are five things to know about Japan's private equity boom. What is driving private equity investors ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Official Says China’s Digital Yuan Will Not Pose Threat to US Dollar’s Position as Global Reserve Currency
Bank of Japan official says China's digital yuan will not pose threat to US dollar's position as global reserve currency. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs trade surplus of $6.1 billion in March
Japan logged a trade surplus of 663.7 billion yen (about $6.1 billion) in March as exports also posted the most robust surge in over three years, said the government data released Monday. The trade ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports rise in March as global demand grows
Japan's exports posted strong growth in March, as demand recovered overseas and continued in China, Ministry of Finance data showed Monday. Exports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports grow by double digits for first time since 2018
Japanese exports posted a double-digit gain for the first time in more than three years in March, offering another indication that a recovery in global trade is gaining strength. The value of overseas ... ( read original story ...)
This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For April 19-25
To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city. More InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden Sees Japan’s Yoshihide Suga as New ‘Ally in Chief’ as China Tensions Rise
Japanese Prime Minister Suga was the first foreign leader to visit the Biden White House. Their shared concern: the challenge of containing an increasingly restive Beijing. ( read original story ...)