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 …
Beijing makes protest over Japan’s diplomacy report on Chinese military
China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had lodged solemn representations to Japan over its annual diplomacy report which expressed grave concerns on China’s military capabilities and maritime …
Oyo’s Japan unit sells long-suffering residential business
Indian hotel startup Oyo Hotels & Homes is to sell its short-term residential business in Japan. SoftBank Group-backed Oyo has struggled with the unit’s lackluster performance since its launch two …
Japan’s Masatsugu Asakawa to seek re-election as ADB chief
Asakawa, a former Japanese vice finance minister for international affairs who took office in January last year, is likely to win, sources say.
‘Impossible now’ – Japan’s Olympic host towns pull out over pandemic
Hundreds of Japanese towns and cities have been forced to rethink plans to host Olympic teams because the coronavirus will prevent public appearances and require costly safety measures.
Bank of Japan lifts growth forecast, keeps policy unchanged
Japan’s central bank on Tuesday raised its growth forecasts for the world’s third-largest economy, citing expected stronger demand, and left its ultra-loose monetary policy in place.
Japan: Suspend Aid Benefitting Myanmar Junta
The Japanese government should immediately review its aid portfolio for Myanmar and suspend non-humanitarian projects that benefit the junta or military, Human Rights Watch said today. Japan should …
Japan rocked by fourth COVID wave months before Olympics
Will Chase/AxiosWith 88 days until the Tokyo Olympics, a “fourth wave” of the pandemic has hit Japan.Driving the news: Bars, department stores and theaters across Japan will remain closed for 17 days, …