American biotech firm Novavax said Monday it started the first human study of its experimental coronavirus vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Japan declares success in relaxed restrictions
The Japanese government is declaring a success for what it's called the "Japan model" in controlling its coronavirus outbreak. It never imposed the strict lockdowns seen in other countries, ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda sticks to gloomy economic view even as Japan ends lockdown
Japan's economy will remain in a severe state due to the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said, maintaining his gloomy outlook even as the government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares reach 10-week high, look past Sino-US tension
Asian shares crept ahead on Tuesday following an upbeat session in Europe and further gains in U.S. stock futures as investors looked past Sino-U.S. trade tensions to a re-opening world economy. ( read original story ...)
Stephanie Meadow: Playing at Tokyo Olympics the top target for NI player
Stephanie Meadow says making a second Olympic Games appearance for Ireland next year will "trump" playing in the women's majors. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus In Japan: Prime Minister Abe Lifts State Of Emergency As New Cases Decline
The recent decline in new coronavirus infections has prompted Japanese officials to completely lift the country's state of emergency lockdown. ( read original story ...)
Japan Ends Coronavirus Emergency With 850 Deaths and No Lockdown
"In just over a month and a half, we almost brought (the infection) situation under control," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. ( read original story ...)
Professional baseball slated for June 19 return in Japan
Japan’s professional baseball season, stalled due to the coronavirus pandemic, will deliver its first pitch on June 19 with no fans in attendance, league officials said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo; global cases near 5.5M
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday lifted a state of emergency in Tokyo as the rate of new cases declined. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in Tokyo and all remaining areas
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is lifting a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas of the country. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Lifts Coronavirus State Of Emergency As Critics Swarm
Even though Japan has not seen the same devastating numbers as some others, its prime minister is still grappling with dissatisfaction at home over what critics call a botched response. ( read original story ...)
Europe Lifts Virus Shutters As Japan Ends Emergency
Europeans flocked to parks, gyms and pools Monday as more countries eased coronavirus restrictions, while Japan lifted its state of emergency but urged vigilance to avoid another wave of infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan Declares Coronavirus Under Control, Lifts State of Emergency
We have showed the power of the Japanese model” in fighting coronavirus, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said as he fully lifted a state of emergency and declared success, despite bucking much of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s Abe says vaccine a priority for Olympics
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said the swift development of vaccines and effective treatments for COVID-19 are priorities towards achieving the Tokyo Olympics next year ... ( read original story ...)
Spain to Stop Quarantines; Japan Lifts Emergency: Virus Update
Spain will stop enforcing mandatory quarantines for foreign tourists at the start of July, while Hungary will introduce a bill to end rule-by-decree powers for Prime Minister Viktor Orban. ( read original story ...)
Price of Hokkaido melons at season’s first auction drops sharply
A pair of melons grown in the Hokkaido city of Yubari sold for ¥120,000 ($1,100) in the season's first auction on Monday, 2.4 percent of the price at l ... ( read original story ...)