Beauty Generation denied a third straight Champions Mile at Sha Tin, while Geelong-bred sprinter Mr Stunning caused a boilover in the group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize. ( read original story ...)
In low-tech Japan, working from home is a challenge
Contrary to the ultramodern image of Japan, many Japanese lack the basic tools needed to work from home during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Low-tech Japan challenged in working from home amid pandemic
When the Japanese government declared an emergency to curb the spread of the coronavirus earlier this month and asked people to work from home, crowds rushed to electronics ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MUFG bank plans more staff cuts, totalling 8,000 by 2023: Yomiuri
The banking arm of Financial Group Inc is planning to reduce staffing levels by another 2,000 people by fiscal 2023, the Yomiuri daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Delay May Harm Asher-Smith’s Chances, Says Former Olympian
Smith's chances of Olympic glory could be hampered by a year's delay to the Games, according to Iwan Thomas. Reigning 200 metres world champion Asher-Smith was one of Britain's best prospects for gold ... ( read original story ...)
Scots author Iain Maloney found the intricacies of lockdown are lost in translation for Japan
When you are an immigrant, as I am, the word “home” can be a fraught issue. Is it Scotland, where I was born and raised? Or is it Japan, where I’ve lived for 15 years, got married and bought a house? ( read original story ...)
Olympic hopeful Eleanor Davis puts Tokyo ambition on hold to save lives
Eleanor Davis intended to spend Sunday running the London Marathon but the Olympic hopeful will instead be on a Covid-19 ward helping patients ... ( read original story ...)
Stuck in Japan in the time of pandemic
Rahul Jog, a 34-year-old molecular biologist, became a father in mid-April. What should have been one of the happiest days of his life was instead a nightmare of anxiety, as he remained marooned in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan discovers 60 more cases on Italian cruise ship; Brazil becoming virus hot spot
Japan has confirmed 60 more coronavirus cases among crew members on the Costa Atlantica currently docked in the western Japanese city of Nagasaki for repairs. ( read original story ...)
Japan cruise ship coronavirus infections rise
We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take. What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines looking to tap banks for $2.8 billion in funding: NHK
Japan Airlines Co is discussing the possibility of securing financing totaling $2.8 billion from its lenders to cushion the financial blow of the coronavirus outbreak, public broadcaster NHK ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy minister cancels appearances after contact with virus-infected staffer
A key government official in charge of Japan's economic response to the coronavirus outbreak called off his public appearances on Saturday to work from home after it was discovered that he had been in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: nearly 60 new cases found on cruise ship in Japan
Thailand reports more infections, while report says China pressured EU to tone down assessment of disinformation campaign by Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live updates: Japan discovers 60 more cases on Italian cruise ship; India eases some lockdown measures
Japan has confirmed 60 more coronavirus cases among crew members on the Costa Atlantica currently docked in the western Japanese city of Nagasaki for repairs. ( read original story ...)
Cleaning a floating petri dish: How is a cruise ship sanitized after a coronavirus outbreak?
It took nearly all of March to disinfect the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was the source of more than 700 coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Is canned beer better than bottled? After 100-plus years, Anchor Steam is available in cans for the first time
Anchor Steam’s canned version is ‘an enjoyable brew that’s mildly hoppy and has a pleasing caramel-like sweetness.’ ... ( read original story ...)