Under Japan's penal code, insults and defamation are considered two different crimes that are handled differently. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,528 COVID-19 cases on June 14
Japan's capital recorded 1,528 coronavirus cases on June 14 after registering 960 infections the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Governmen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop for 3rd straight day amid concerns over Fed policy
Tokyo stocks closed lower for a third straight day Tuesday amid concerns over economic growth as the U.S. Federal Reserve may be poised to become more aggressive with its rate hikes to tackle ... ( read original story ...)
Inclusivity increasing in India, we are on very good path: Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara
Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist Avani Lekhara has said that she is excited about the opportunity to represent India in the upcoming 2024 Paralympics in Paris ... ( read original story ...)
In wake of reality star Hana Kimura’s death, Japan approves tougher defamation penalties to include prison
Japan's parliament approved tougher penalties for criminal defamation Monday in a move prompted by a bullied wrestler's suicide and that is raising free speech concerns. Parliamentary deliberations on ... ( read original story ...)
Is ‘Made in Japan’ back with the weaker yen?
A tight labour market and rise of production outside the country by companies may limit ‘reshoring’ of jobs ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Keene anniv. events spotlight his achievements as Japan scholar, teacher and friend
TOKYO -- 2022 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Donald Keene, the scholar of Japanese literature who passed away in February 2019. Through spec ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama UK appoints new CEO
Peter Fairlie has been announced as the new CEO of Yokohama HPT, effective from July 13, 2022, as the company looks to strengthen its senior management team. Fairlie brings a wealth of experience ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,528 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 1,528 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Tuesday. The figure is down 272 from a week ago, marking a 32nd straight day of week-on-week decline. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 1,528 coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 15,331
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 1,528 new coronavirus cases, up 568 from Monday and down 272 from last Tuesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend losing streak to 3 days on Fed policy fears
Tokyo stocks extended Tuesday their losing streak to three days, briefly sending the Nikkei index down more than 2 percent, amid heig ... ( read original story ...)
Neeraj Chopra on life after Tokyo 2020 win: ‘More people recognise me now…but inside, I’m the same person’
"I go into every competition with the desire to do my best, and all my preparations are planned toward helping me achieve that," the Padma Shri winner said ... ( read original story ...)
Scoot launches ticket sales for first non-stop service to Tokyo
That's not the only destination. Where else? And when can you start travelling (provided latest entry regulations are met)? ( read original story ...)
Osaka education board urges teachers to doff masks during PE classes, club activities
The Osaka Municipal Board of Education is urging teachers to take off their masks during gym classes and club activities, following a spate o ... ( read original story ...)
Wang Yi calls for deepening cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo Wang Yi calls for deepening cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the International Forum on Trilateral Cooperation, where he called for further deepening cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium underway in Tokyo
The commanders of amphibious forces in the Indo-Pacific and other regions are holding meetings in Japan aimed at enhancing cooperation. ( read original story ...)