The Chinese government has stepped up the number of visas being issued to Japanese citizens after limiting them for months following the coronavirus pandem …
Daughter of murdered Afghanistan activist Dr. Nakamura begins taking on his work
Following the December 2019 fatal shooting in Afghanistan of Japanese humanitarian Dr. Tetsu Nakamura, his eldest daughter Akiko has starte …
Fewer spectators, mandatory tests: Japan considers a ‘simplified’ Olympics
Japan is exploring options to host a “simplified” version of t Games in Tokyo next year, including having fewer spectators and mandating coronavirus tests, if that’s the only way to avoid an outright …
Japan’s ‘mosh pit’ trains spark fear of new coronavirus cases
As Japan returns to work from coronavirus restrictions, its notoriously crowded trains – almost a symbol of its celebrated work ethic – are raising fears about a resurgence of infections.
Japanese yen offers stability in the medium term: Strategist
Mazen Issa of TD Securities says that the currency markets have largely ignored economic data in the past few months. He says the Japanese yen offers more stability in the coming months, and expects …
Japan Mulls Scaled-Down Games; LatAm Deaths Rise: Virus Update
Singapore and China agreed to ease quarantine requirements for business and official travelers as countries in Asia slowly take steps to ease back to normal, while Japan reportedly debates scaling …
From wagyu beef to melons, Japan’s $2.2 trillion virus rescue piques struggling firms
As the coronavirus jolts Japan, the government’s huge stimulus package has come under fire from hard-hit restaurant owners for channelling funds for items like wagyu beef, melons and tourism rather …
A world redrawn: Japan architect Ban urges virus-safe shelters
Japan’s Pritzker Award-winning architect Shigeru Ban, famous for designing buildings from paper tubes in disaster areas, says the world needs to think about tackling natural catastrophes in the …
UK in 5G Talks With Suppliers From Japan, South Korea: Source
British officials have discussed supplies of 5G networking equipment with companies in South Korea and Japan as part of a bid to develop alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a person …
New virus cases hit pro sports as Japan tries to rebound
Tokyo’s favorite pro baseball team scuttles practice games 1 day after resuming; soccer club’s training grinds to a halt and sumo stays side-lined.