Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan lifted a virus-related ban on domestic travel on Friday. He also said concerts and other events could be held with some restrictions. ( read original story ...)
The exhaust gas from a power plant can be recovered and used as a raw reaction material
A research group at Nagoya University has developed a new technology that can drastically conserve the energy used to capture carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the greenhouse gases, from facilities such as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opens baseball season after 3-month pandemic delay
All games in Japan will be played without fans until at least July. The league has also revised the schedule to limit travel. ( read original story ...)
As MLB struggles to restart, Japan celebrates opening day
After a three-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the world's second-most famous baseball league opened a season Friday that will be shortened from its regular 143 games to 120. That's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks
Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990 yen ($9), sold out Friday shortly after it was put on the shelves The delicate “new normal” balancing act playing out around the world is ... ( read original story ...)
5,000 fan panels placed in empty Yokohama Stadium as Japan pro ball season set to start
About 5,000 panels depicting baseball fans were arranged along infield seating at Yokohama Stadium, home field of the Yokohama DeNA Baysta ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Blackstone, Taisho Pharma among final bidders for Takeda’s Japan OTC unit – sources
Blackstone, Bain Capital and Taisho Pharmaceutical are among the final bidders for Takeda Pharmaceutical's consumer drug business in Japan, a deal that could be worth up to 400 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
For an American Journeyman, a Long-Delayed Honor in Japan
As Nippon Professional Baseball begins its season after a 91-day delay, Zach Neal will be a rare foreign-born starter for the Saitama Seibu Lions. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic to sink Japan business mood to lowest since 2009 global financial crisis: Reuters poll
Business sentiment among Japan's big manufacturers in the second quarter likely tanked to levels last seen during the 2009 global financial crisis as the coronavirus pandemic crushed global demand and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lifts Coronavirus Travel Curbs to Help Economy Bounce Back
Japan began lifting its pandemic lockdown in May as coronavirus infections fell. The latest easing on Thursday comes after the end of an emergency declaration that allowed people to return to work and ... ( read original story ...)
Deflation risks rise in Japan as core consumer prices fall for second month
Japan's core consumer prices fell for a second straight month in May, reinforcing deflation risks and raising the challenge for policymakers battling to revive an economy reeling from the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors: ex-justice minister, wife gave 1.7 million yen to buy votes
Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai and his wife, upper house lawmaker Anri, gave a total of 1.7 million yen to five people last year to help get her elected. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s currency could be the safest bet there is in an uncertain world
With no truly safe bets during a wild year for financial markets, there's now a hunt to cover all eventualities and Japan's yen could offer a peculiar twin role. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to bolster defense after scrapping missile system
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that his country needs to bolster its security posture amid threats from North Korea and should consider acquiring preemptive ... ( read original story ...)
A near-infrared light treatment could help manage a rare form of lung cancer
Nagoya University oncologist Kazuhide Sato and colleagues tested the treatment and published their findings in the journal Cells. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare type of cancer that ... ( read original story ...)
Call to Cancel Tokyo Olympics Enters Race for Tokyo Governor
The contentious issue of the billions being spent on the postponed Tokyo Olympics has entered the debate in the race for governor of Japan’s capital. ( read original story ...)