A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the Tokyo Olympics can be held next year.
Asian shares fall back on weak oil prices, Japan trade data
Shares are mostly lower in Asia as oil prices fell back and Japan’s trade data for March was weaker than expected …
Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ Olympics will happen
A Japanese professor of infectious disease says he is “very pessimistic” the postponed Tokyo Olympics can open in 15 months. “To be honest with you, I don’t think the …
Asia Today: Sri Lanka eases curfew, Japan’s exports tumble
Sri Lanka’s government has partially lifted a monthlong curfew and declared the coronavirus outbreak under control …
The Latest: Japan Passes 10,000 Domestic Cases of COVID-19
Japanese health ministry said Sunday that 568 new cases of the coronavirus were reported the day before, bringing a domestic total to 10,361.
Asia virus latest: India curbs foreign takeovers; Japanese tulips snipped
India has increased restrictions on direct foreign investment to curb “opportunistic” takeovers and acquisitions of Indian companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the trade ministry said. Under the …
The Latest: Dirty masks cause complaints to Japan government
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it …
Asia Today: Fewer sick in S Korea, infections rise in Japan
South Korea on Sunday reported eight more cases of the coronavirus, the first time a daily increase has dropped to a single digit in about two months. The Korea Centers …
The Honjin Murders and The Inugami Curse by Seishi Yokomizo review — Japan’s Agatha Christie
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.