Nearly half of Japan's companies have no immediate plans in place to help counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, although a third of those surveyed in a Reuters poll indicated they were ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Declares Coronavirus Red Alert as Situation ‘Rather Severe’
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike shows a banner reading 'Infection spread alert' as she attends a news conference on the latest situation regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
No Tokyo Games likely means no Beijing either, IOC’s Dick Pound says
If the postponed Tokyo Olympics do not go ahead next year due to COVID-19 then the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will likely also fall victim to the pandemic, said long-time International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan highlights F-35 acquisition, military ops amid pandemic in new whitepaper
In its latest whitepaper, Japan has discussed its impending acquisition of F-35B fighter jets and highlighted efforts by regional militaries to expand their influence and activities despite the ... ( read original story ...)
IOC remains fully committed to Tokyo Olympics, youth games in Senegal postponed
IOC PRESIDENT THOMAS BACH SPEAKING AT A VIRTUAL NEWS CONFERENCE SHOWS: LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND (JULY 15, 2020) (IOC HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 1. IOC PRESIDENT, THOMAS BACH, WALKS INTO COMMITTEE MEETING ROOM ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic decision raises fresh questions about Tokyo Summer Games
The IOC shifts the 2022 Youth Games to 2026, causing some to wonder if the Tokyo Olympics also might be pushed further back. ( read original story ...)
Japan has started to convert its first aircraft carrier in 75 years
Japan has started to covert the JS Izumo, a warship designed for helicopter operations, into a carrier capable of supporting fixed-wing aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Raises Coronavirus Alert to Highest Level
Facing a spike in new coronavirus cases, Tokyo’s governor raised the pandemic alert level to “red,” its highest, but did not ask any businesses to close. ( read original story ...)
Japan “extremely concerned” as 136 COVID cases reported on U.S. bases
Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284. ( read original story ...)
JR Central chief vows to get maglev back on track amid Shizuoka opposition
Nagoya – Central Japan Railway Co. President Shin Kaneko on Wednesday vowed to put the firm’s ultrahigh-speed magnetic levitation shinkansen line into service as soon as possible, despite a delay in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. — Moody’s announces completion of a periodic review of ratings of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
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Japan “extremely concerned” by growing COVID outbreak on U.S. bases
Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Coronavirus Cases Climb in Japan, Straining Ties
Japan’s defense minister accused the U.S. military of lax coronavirus controls after infections at a Marine Corps base more than doubled and three Americans allegedly ignored Japanese quarantine rules ... ( read original story ...)
New study shows how plants regulate their growth-inhibiting hormones to survive
In a world with a consistently growing population and a climate crisis, food shortage is a looming threat. To alleviate this threat, crop scientists, botanists, genetic engineers, and others, have ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lifts virus alert to highest level, urges caution in bars
Tokyo raised its alert level for coronavirus to the highest on a four-point scale as authorities urged people to modify their behavior in order to prevent a further spread of infection within the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo at highest alert level as COVID cases spike
Posted . Health experts put Tokyo on the highest alert for coronavirus infections on Wednesday and have been alarmed ... ( read original story ...)