Japanese prosecutors said they would keep up their pursuit of former auto titan Carlos Ghosn after arresting and jailing two Americans accused of helping Mr. Ghosn escape Japan in a box. ( read original story ...)
As Biden seeks to restore alliances, a souring Japan-South Korea relationship presents a challenge
Whether the U.S. can nudge its two crucial Asian allies toward cooperation will be consequential to Biden administration’s ambitions abroad. ( read original story ...)
Two accused of helping Ghosn escape land in Japan
Two Americans accused of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee Japan arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday (March 2).U.S. Special Forces veteran Michael Taylor and his son, Peter Taylor, were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics add 12 women to executive board to reach 42%
The Tokyo Olympics made a symbolic gesture toward gender equality on Tuesday by appointing 12 women to the body’s executive board. The board will now have 19 women among its ... ( read original story ...)
Woman dies from brain haemorrhage in Japan days after vaccine, but link uncertain
A Japanese a woman in her 60s died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccination, the health ministry said on Tuesday, adding that there may not be a link ... ( read original story ...)
Crowds return outside Osaka after anti-virus measures eased
People are flocking back to entertainment districts outside Osaka now that the state of emergency is lifted and requests for bars and restaurants to close early have been withdrawn in some areas. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organisers to raise ratio of women on its board to 42%
Tokyo 2020 organising committee chief executive Toshiro Muto said on Tuesday the committee planned to add 12 new female directors to its board, raising the ratio of women to 42%. Organising ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Asks China To Stop COVID-19 Anal Swab Tests On Japanese Citizens
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary said that government informed the Japanese Embassy in Beijing about the incident that put staff through psychological distress. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Olympics Are On — For Now — As Athletes Train Through The Uncertainty
Summer Olympics were delayed a year by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, there's as much uncertainty as there was a year ago. The athletes are doing their best to focus on their training. ( read original story ...)
12 women nominated as Tokyo Games organizing committee executives
The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee on Tuesday nominated 12 female candidates for its executive board as it seeks t ... ( read original story ...)
International Paralympic Committee launches Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage
A dedicated Tokyo 2020 anti-doping webpage has been launched by the International Paralympic Committee in advance of this year's Games. ( read original story ...)
US men accused of helping Ghosn flee arrive in Japan
Two Americans suspected of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn skip bail in Japan and flee to Lebanon in 2019 have arrived in Tokyo for a criminal investigation and likely trial ... ( read original story ...)
Americans who masterminded Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s brazen escape from Japan extradited to face justice
Ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son don't deny masterminding Carlos Ghosn's cinema-worthy escape to Lebanon in a speaker box. ( read original story ...)
Father and Son Accused of Helping Carlos Ghosn Escape Arrive in Japan
Michael Taylor and Peter Taylor are in Japanese custody after their nine-month legal battle to avoid extradition failed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 head to discuss COVID-19 steps with IOC’s Bach, others on Wednesday
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said she will hold a five-way teleconference with IOC President Thomas Bach and three others on Wednesday to discuss measures against the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo economy resists rise in new Covid-19 strains
Infections from new strains of the coronavirus passed from 15 to 50%. The unemployment rate drops to 2.9%. There are 110 jobs available in the country for every 100 residents looking for employment. C ... ( read original story ...)