Unique Japanese traditional doll "Overcoming the Coronavirus Crisis!" displays at showroom of Japanese doll maker Kyugestu in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. This doll maker announces original ... ( read original story ...)
Miami rewind: Halep handles an early look at Osaka’s firepower
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more info. Our Miami countdown continues with an early look at an exciting rivalry when Simona Halep took ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka finalizes business closure requests
Osaka Prefecture has finalized a list of businesses it will ask to suspend operations to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus. They include amusement facilities, and sports and recreation ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: “No B Plan” for another Olympic Postponement
Tokyo organizers said Tuesday they have no “B Plan” in the event the Olympics need to be postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic. Masa Takaya, the spokesman for the Tokyo Olympics, said ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Tokyo airports — eerie reminder of virus’ toll
An express train bound for the Narita International Airport departed Tokyo Station on time at 5:33 p.m. with only one passenger. That same night, there was only ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor Koike, a PM Abe rival, takes tough stance on coronavirus
Koike, 67, was once floated as a future premier. And her no-nonsense approach to the pathogen’s threat highlights what critics say is a timid, sluggish by her longtime ... ( read original story ...)
Athletes banned from Tokyo Olympics for doping might be able to compete after all
Athletes with bans set to expire later this year are now trying to gain entry into the Tokyo Games, which have been pushed back to 2021. The original intention behind these suspensions was the belief ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor: Decrease in commuters falls short of target needed to control coronavirus
The number of commuters in Tokyo has fallen since the city announced a state of emergency last week, but the decrease is short of the target needed to control the spread of the coronavirus, the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic official hints that 2021 isn’t a guarantee
Abe declared a state of emergency for about a month in Tokyo and six other prefectures most severely affected by the coronavirus. Despite urging residents of Tokyo and ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Thousands made homeless in Tokyo after Japan orders closure of internet cafes
Thousands of homeless people in Japan are in need of being housed after internet cafes were forced to close due to coronavirus. Internet cafes have been a common destination for the homeless due to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo under the state of emergency, first weekend
Less than usual pedestrians are seen on the street at Akihabara shopping district in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday early evening on April 11, 2020. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, India extends largest lockdown
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks jump more than 2%; 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 ...)
Japan reports 311 new coronavirus patients: Live updates
Stung by seeing one of its Pacific fleet aircraft carriers stuck in Guam with almost 600 coronavirus cases, the US Navy said an fleet carrier will extend its time at sea ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Japan gov’t has duty to help protect vulnerable workers’ jobs amid pandemic
Business results at Japanese companies have gone into freefall as the novel coronavirus continues to spread, sending severe tremors across the country・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Japan cases jump, US sailors in Guam hospital
Singapore has reported its biggest daily jump in new coronavirus infections, most of them linked to foreign workers living in crowded dormitories. Foreigners account for over a third of Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)