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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
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Tokyo eyeing new virus state of emergency as cases rise
The governor said on Sunday that she has instructed metropolitan government officials to respond to a renewed rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Tokyo with a sense of speed and with an eye to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms brace for further COVID hit amid fears of new wave of infections – Reuters poll
Japanese companies think the country will suffer a fourth round of coronavirus infections, with many bracing for a further blow to business, a Reuters monthly poll showed. Japan has so far seen far ... ( read original story ...)
Matsuyama’s golf triumph is also Japan’s
Last Monday, a rumour swirled among Tokyo bankers that CVC’s $20bn private equity buyout proposal to Toshiba had been quietly cooked-up on a golf course. If true — and, while plausible, there is no ... ( read original story ...)
Fears for foreign athletes as fourth Covid wave surges in Japan
Plans to host training camps for foreign athletes before the Olympics are being abandoned as cases surge across Japan.Municipalities around the country are reviewing plans to host foreign athletes’ ... ( read original story ...)
50th anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy marked in Japan
An international symposium has been held in the Japanese city of Nagoya to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ping-Pong Diplomacy, with participants looking forward to promoting the sound ... ( read original story ...)
5 otter cubs make debut at Yokohama marine park
Five adorable Asian small-clawed otter pups born at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in this city's Kanazawa Ward went on public display f ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC and Vegalta share spoils to remain winless in J1
Yokohama FC and Vegalta Sendai played out a 2-2 draw on Saturday in the J. League top flight as the two teams without a win this term remained at the foot ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 543 coronavirus cases; 1,220 in Osaka
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported 543 new cases of the coronavirus, down 216 from Saturday. Meanwhile, Osaka Prefecture once again reported the highest number of infections in ... ( read original story ...)