As Japan has slowly contorted itself into a life of corona confinement, two books have been fighting for the top spot on Amazon.co.jp. One is the Japanese translation of Albert Camus’ 1947 classic La ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s homeless ‘net cafe refugees’ seek shelter amid virus woe
Thousands of homeless "net cafe refugees" in Japan risk being turfed out onto the streets as the coronavirus pandemic forces the sudden closure of their uniquely Japanese 24/7 comic book havens. His ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Officials seek space amid patient surge in Tokyo
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt: No plans at moment to extend state of emergency to other regions
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government said on Monday it saw no reason at the moment to extend its state of emergency beyond Tokyo and a handful of other cities around the country. "So far we have not ... ( read original story ...)
‘Clothesline’ art gives victims of sexual abuse a place to speak
Pieces of paper fluttering in the wind like laundry are part of an artistic production designed to give a voice to victims of sexual abuse and harassment. One of the notes reads, “A strange man groped ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese studios lure Japan’s struggling anime artists
Chinese streaming providers are increasingly hunting for talent among animators in Japan, the land where anime was born but whose own industry has fallen on tough times. At a small office building in ... ( read original story ...)
Elite sail maker changes tack to produce desperately needed medical gowns
Japanese company's sails have helped win Olympic medals since 1996, and they know if that's to happen again soon, everyone has to do their part in the race against COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
For paratriathlete Melissa Stockwell, Tokyo postponement was a triple setback to training
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Stockwell has been unable to swim and has shifted her mental calendar back to 2019 for her running and biking. ( read original story ...)
Elite sail maker changes tack to produce medical gowns for race against coronavirus
Tokyo — When Junichiro Shiraishi heard the coronavirus pandemic was leaving doctors and nurses desperately short of medical gowns, it took him just a few days to sew up a solution. Shiraishi is the ... ( read original story ...)
Production remains suspended at Yokohama’s U.S. plants until further notice
To ensure the health and safety of all personnel upon their return, the two plants have undergone sterilization and decontamination measures while production is idled. Yokohama Corporation of North ... ( read original story ...)
G7 agreed on need to aid emerging economies battling with virus: Japan’s Aso
G7 finance leaders agreed on Tuesday on the need to provide financial and technical assistance to emerging economies battling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says It Is Closely Monitoring After Reports of North Korean Missile Test
Japan's top government spokesperson said the country was working closely with the United States and South Korea to collect and analyze information after North Korean missiles were launched towards the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks jump more than 3%; China’s dollar-denominated exports fall less than expected
China's yuan-denominated exports declined 3.5% year-on-year in March, Reuters reported Tuesday citing customs data. For the first quarter, exports dropped 11.4% from a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has no ‘Plan B’ for another Olympic postponement
There is no “Plan B” for the Olympics if they need to be postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo organizers said Tuesday. Masa Takaya, the spokesman for the Tokyo Olympics, said ... ( read original story ...)
’64 Tokyo Olympics: A man from Hiroshima lights the cauldron
Tokyo Olympics are being remembered fondly following the postponement until next year of the upcoming Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain sailing team unchanged for 2021 Games
British Sailing have confirmed their Olympic team will remain unchanged for the postponed Tokyo Games in 2021. A 15-strong team had already been selected for the event in Japan before the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)