Japan’s central government held off from declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo and three adjacent prefectures, despite local authorities urging virus czar Yasutoshi Nishimura to do so to contain an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor, others urge Japan’s gov’t to declade coronavirus emergency
The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s suicide rate highlights the other health challenges stemming from the pandemic
By some measures, Japan has managed the covid-19 pandemic relatively well. Compared with other major countries, Japan has seen fewer infections, hospitalizations and deaths. But the country is facing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor, others urge Japan’s gov’t to declare coronavirus emergency
The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Economy Minister Yasutoshi ... ( read original story ...)
Reformers look to fix Japan’s damaging youth baseball culture
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Hampered by excessive, old-fashioned training methods, a win-at-all-costs mentality and the heavy burden placed on parents, partic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to request new emergency declaration as COVID-19 cases climb – media
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will ask the central government later on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga defies the critics to insist Tokyo Olympics still on track
Japan’s prime minister is insisting that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer despite the surging pandemic, public opposition to holding the Games and private misgivings ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics can be ‘symbol of global solidarity’ says Japan’s PM despite surge in COVID-19 infections
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga released a written statement on Friday expressing confidence that the “Olympic Games will be held this summer.” ... ( read original story ...)
OTR Tires Market to See Major Growth by 2026 | JK Tyre, Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear
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Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead, says Japan’s PM amid rising infections
Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan’s PM
Japan's prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Is Already Flunking Out
Japan’s new leader was the most popular kid in the class, but his obstinance, meanness, and ineptness have cost him. ( read original story ...)
Fresh fears for Tokyo Olympics as host city sees surge in Covid-19 infections
Tokyo reported 1,300 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, a one-day high, and health experts are concerned about how the Olympics will affect an already overstretched medical infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
First Day of the New Year in Tokyo
Tokyo metropolitan police officers stand guard on the first day of the new year at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo, Japan on January 1, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Overshadows Japan’s New Year’s Day Festivities
New Year's Day is the biggest holiday in Japan's calendar, but this year's festivities have been subdued following record highs in new coronavirus cases nationwide and calls from the government to ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Former Japan playmaker Shinji Ono returns to Consadole Sapporo
Veteran former Japan playmaker Shinji Ono is returning to Consadole Sapporo in the J-League top flight, the club announced Friday. ( read original story ...)