The trial of two Americans accused of helping former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan while out on bail will open on June 14, the Tokyo District Court said Wednesday. Michael Taylor and …
Tokyo Olympics push ahead with latest ‘Playbook’ during Japan’s state of emergency
Local organizers and the International Olympic Committee pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to open the postponed Tokyo Olympics in just under three months, unveiling the latest set of rule books to …
Covid hit prompts Japan to rethink rules on sports gambling
Japan’s government has begun internal discussions to legalise gambling on football and baseball in a move that would create a combined sports betting market estimated at more than $65bn a year. The …
Japan signs debt suspension agreements
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the government of Japan Tuesday signed debt suspension agreements amounting to $367 million under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (Phase-I). Noor …
Japan signs debt suspension agreements
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the government of Japan Tuesday signed debt suspension agreements amounting to $367 million under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative (Phase-I). Noor …
Here’s How All Your Friends Got $202 Round-trip Tickets to Japan Last Week
Last week, my phone lit up with text alerts exclaiming something I never thought possible in the time of COVID — or beyond. “We booked $202 flights to Japan, round trip,” the text from my editor, …
Rating agency’s confidence in Thailand pleases PM
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has welcomed confirmation by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) that the Thai economy’s outlook is stable despite the economic impact of Covid-19.
Olympic chief marks Japan’s pride week with LGBTQ event
The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday took part in an event marking Japan’s LGBTQ pride week at a center in the capital, as activists and dozens of lawmakers also pushed for an equality law to be …
Column: Shohei Ohtani’s Ruthian two-way journey began in Japan, accelerated under Joe Maddon
The Angels’ Shohei Ohtani is basically now an everyday player who pitches once a week. He’s tied for the league lead in home runs and pitching effectively.
China’s map of Senkaku Islands draws protest from Tokyo
Japan has opposed a Chinese decision to release a land survey of the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands, after Beijing’s ministry of natural resources reaffirmed Chinese claims. Tokyo’s Chief …