Officials on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa say dozens of U.S. Marines have been infected with the coronavirus at two bases on the island. ( read original story ...)
Two-time Grand Slam winner Osaka launches face mask to help raise money for charity
Two-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and her elder sister Mari have designed a limited edition face mask, which is being sold to benefit under-privileged youngsters in Japan. In collaboration with ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of US Marines in Japan’s Okinawa get coronavirus
Dozens of U.S. Marines have been infected with the coronavirus at two bases on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa in what is feared to be a massive outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Masked fans return to stadium as Tokyo confirms 206 new coronavirus cases
Tokyo officials confirmed 206 new coronavirus infections on Saturday (July 11), public broadcaster NHK reported, as Japan's capital struggles with a resurgence in cases after the government lifted a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 206 new cases of coronavirus infections – NHK
Tokyo officials confirmed 206 new coronavirus infections on Saturday, public broadcaster NHK reported, as Japan's capital struggles with a resurgence in cases after the government lifted a state of ... ( read original story ...)
‘You can’t give 99.9 per cent’: Hackett says athletes must commit to Tokyo 2021
The champion swimmer understands Olympic athletes are in a very uncertain time, but urged them to make sure they're ready for the Olympics, whenever they take place. ( read original story ...)
Apartments to rent for less than ¥60,000 in Nagoya—July 2020
The cost of living in Japan can be quite high and if you want to live in Nagoya, you can expect to pay around ¥70,000 a month. We know you want to save as much yen as possible for ramen and karaoke, ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic Forces Japan’s Muji to Put U.S. Stores Into Bankruptcy
Japanese home-goods retailer Muji U.S.A. has joined the ranks of retailers seeking bankruptcy protection to reformat their businesses under the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
U.S. bases in Japan on lockdown amid new COVID-19 outbreak
U.S. military bases in Japan entered lockdown status this week after COVID-19 infections were discovered and a surge of infections was observed in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
No Bail for 2 Accused of Helping Ex-Nissan Boss Escape Japan
A federal judge in Boston has denied bail to a Massachusetts father and son who prosecutors say helped smuggle Nissan's former chairman out of Japan last year. ( read original story ...)
Speak quietly and follow the rules, Tokyo nightclubs told as coronavirus re-emerges
Authorities will conduct coronavirus testing in Tokyo's nightlife districts, where infections have surged again, and are urging nightclub hosts and hostess to follow advice on safely interacting with ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: Tokyo hits Covid-19 high as Australia limits arrivals
Tokyo hit another record daily high number of new cases, Australia is to halve the number of citizens it allows to return each week and Hong Kong’s schools have closed early for the summer as ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Viciedo sayonara blast lifts Dragons past Carp
Dayan Viciedo's seventh home run of the season, a 10th-inning solo shot, lifted the Chunichi Dragons to a 3-2 Central League victory ... ( read original story ...)
Global report: Tokyo hits Covid high as Australia limits arrivals
Japan reels from resurgence of virus while Australia restricts admissions to 4,000 a week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo experts warn of Olympics high health risk
With just over a year to go until the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, medical experts say the event could pose a grave health risk to the Japanese public and that there was a high chance of a disease ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball is back in Japan, and so are fans in the stadiums
Japan’s professional baseball league opened the delayed season three weeks ago. Now fans are back, too. After playing in empty stadiums to get started, Japan began allowing up to 5,000 fans into the ... ( read original story ...)