With the world’s oldest population and one of the most crowded megacities on the planet as its capital, Japan should have provided a fertile breeding ground for the deadly coronavirus. Images of salar …
Japan preps ice-cold face masks for summer heat
Medical fears of a heat stroke pandemic during Japan’s hot and humid summer months are prompting a rush to develop face masks that keep the wearer cool. About 1,000 people die from heat stroke every …
28-year-old sumo wrestler dies in Japan from coronavirus
The wrestler developed a fever on April 4 but could not get a test or find a hospital until his symptoms worsened and he was accepted four days later.
Japan regulators approve nuclear plant capable of extracting plutonium
Nuclear regulators in Japan have approved a nuclear fuel reprocessing plant capable of extracting plutonium. The plant located in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, takes spent fuel from reactors and …
Japan models a new look for national security
But also revealing of Japan’s attitude towards business and, possibly, a template for governments around the world as coronavirus violently redefines the scope and meaning of national security. For …
Sumo wrestler becomes youngest to die from coronavirus in Japan
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler has become the youngest person to die from coronavirus in Japan, the Ministry of Healt …
For Japan Inc., Faxing Fizzles and Coronavirus Compels Conference Calls
The coronavirus is changing Japan’s work culture in ways that would have seemed impossible a few months ago.
Las Vegas Sands drops $10bn Japan casino pursuit
Las Vegas Sands, the US casino operator that boasted it would spend $10bn to secure a foothold in Japan’s future gaming market, has dropped out of bidding for a licence to operate in the world’s third …
Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan
A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport’s first COVID-19 fatality, the national …
Las Vegas Sands Ends Pursuit of Japan Casino
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands has ended its pursuit of a potentially $10 billion casino-resort development in Japan, regarded as one of the gambling industry’s largest potential …