A 29-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the Tokyo residence of Emperor Naruhito, where he reportedly spent two hours before being discovered, local media said Sunday.
Japan considers declaring COVID emergency
Posted . Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackl …
Cambodia is taking a pungent, potent approach to food diplomacy: prepare for prahok
Mention Indian cuisine and curry might come to mind, while sushi is one of the most well-known dishes from Japan. But what food is generally associated with Cambodia? If the country’s government and …
Tokyo governor, others urge Japan’s gov’t to declare coronavirus emergency
The governors of Tokyo and three other Japanese prefectures urged the government on Saturday to declare a state of emergency following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Tokyo to Urge Japan Government to Declare Emergency: Nikkei
Tokyo’s metropolitan government is set to urge the central government to declare a state of emergency, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
Olympics can be ‘symbol of global solidarity’ says Japan’s PM despite surge in COVID-19 infections
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga released a written statement on Friday expressing confidence that the “Olympic Games will be held this summer.” …
Tokyo 2020: Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead, says Japan’s PM amid rising infections
Japan’s prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases.
Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, Japan’s PM
Japan’s prime minister says the delayed Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will go ahead this summer despite concern over rising coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus Overshadows Japan’s New Year’s Day Festivities
New Year’s Day is the biggest holiday in Japan’s calendar, but this year’s festivities have been subdued following record highs in new coronavirus cases nationwide and calls from the government to …
The Nikkei Nears a High. Is That Good News or Bad News for Japan?
Warren Buffett and Jim Rogers have both been investing in Japan. And with its low Covid caseload and export-oriented, consumer-cyclical economy, Japan could take advantage of a postpandemic boom. But …