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An ecologist confirmed the millipede's eight-year cycle by tracking the arthropods at two sites in central Japan from 1972 to 2016. Digging up to eight inches, she'd pull them out with forceps or an ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's currency in circulation and bank deposits rose at a record pace in December, data showed on Wednesday, as a resurgence in coronavirus infections prompted companies and households to continue ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is to suspend entry of all non-resident foreigners, and foreign residents are to be deported if they violate quarantine regulations. ( read original story ...)

OSAKA -- A Mainichi Shimbun analysis of spiking COVID-19 deaths in Osaka Prefecture has revealed extremely high mortality risks to people aged 60-plus･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Team GB’s chef de mission for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics has shot down suggestions the Games could be derailed again by Covid-19 – telling the Guardian that “we are full steam ahead” and predicting ... ( read original story ...)

Team GB Chef de Mission Mark England said on Wednesday he was confident the Tokyo Olympics would go ahead this year but athletes could expect them to be very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)

Japan expanded a state of emergency in the Tokyo area to seven more prefectures on Wednesday amid a steady rise in COVID-19 cases as a survey by public broadcaster NHK showed most people want to ... ( read original story ...)

Para-shooting world record holder Matt Skelhon as well as world shooting champions Seonaid McIntosh and Matthew Coward-Holley are selected for Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government said on Wednesday it would expand a state of emergency it declared for the Tokyo area last week to seven more prefectures, as the public's hopes for the Summer Olympics fade ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO - Japan has expanded its Covid-19 state of emergency to seven more prefectures, covering the major cities of Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe and Fukuoka, in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)

The head of Japanese beverage group Suntory Holdings, who is also a government adviser, said he was uncertain whether Japan can host the Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that the decision ... ( read original story ...)

Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency for seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the population amid a surge in infections across ... ( read original story ...)

The limited-edition Kaitakushi Beer Tailored line, which carries the word ‘lagar’ at the front of the can, was meant to be launched on January 12. ( read original story ...)

Japanese poll on Wednesday finds just 16% think Games should go ahead this year but Tokyo committee chief says preparations will continue ... ( read original story ...)

Sailor Eilidh McIntyre says suggestions to delay the Olympics until 2024 could jeopardise the chance of medal contenders. ( read original story ...)

Miho Imada has won international acclaim as a tôji, or master brewer of the traditional Japanese tipple ... ( read original story ...)