You may not have heard of Seishi Yokomizo. It’s even less likely that you have read any of his highly original crime novels. Yet Yokomizo is one of the towering figures of Japanese crime fiction, born …
What Japan Can Teach the World About the Pandemic
As Japan saw a new surge in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Abe empowered city leaders to take urgent steps to contain the COVID-19 spread.
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan; no injuries reported
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Ogasawara Islands on Saturday, seismologists confirmed.
Coronavirus: Japan doctors warn of health system ‘break down’ as cases surge
Live updates from around the world; Lessons from Hokkaido’s second wave of infections; Groups of doctors at GP surgeries in the city are assisting hospitals with the testing of po …
As coronavirus infections mount, Japan at last expands testing
Japan, alarmed by rising coronavirus deaths and the specter of the collapse of the medical system, is scrambling to expand testing with drive-through facilities and general practitioners helping to …
New wave of infections threatens to collapse Japan hospitals
The outbreak has highlighted underlying weaknesses in medical care in Japan, which has long been praised for its high quality insurance system and reasonable costs.
Asia Today: China fights new infections, Japan cases rise
China has reported 27 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 as it tries to stem an upsurge in infections in a northeastern province bordering Russia …
‘Please avoid going out,’ Japan’s Abe appeals as coronavirus crisis widens
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a forceful appeal to the nation on Friday to stay indoors to avoid further coronavirus contagion, in his starkest remarks since the crisis began. New cases hit …
Tokyo Games won’t provide much economic stimulus for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start” Japan’s economy …
Tokyo Olympics won’t provide much economic growth for Japan
A top IOC official has suggested that next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics could help “kick start” Japan’s economy …