The Renault Nissan alliance has put existential power struggles between France and Japan on the backburner, while it shuffles its short-term strategy to survive the coronavirus fallout.
Japan city aims to ban phone use while walking
It is a scene repeated the world over: pedestrians glued to their phones while walking, causing collisions and sometimes accidents. No more, says one Japanese city. Officials in Yamato city, near …
Coronavirus news live: South Africa reverses decision to open schools; Japan could allow overseas visitors
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown …
Virus-hit cruise liner leaves Japan after a month’s quarantine
The Costa Atlantica cruise ship, which docked in southern Japan with over 100 crew members testing positive for COVID-19, has left the country and is en route to the Philippines, local government …
Japan may ease ban on entry from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and N.Z.
The Japanese government is considering easing its entry ban on visitors from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand currently in place due to the cor …
I started to miss brazenly beautiful Japan before I’d even left
There are so many bars, alleyways, shops and gardens I want to explore – but right now, its confidence and self-assurance seem unimaginable …
Coronavirus live news: Manila eases lockdown as Japan considers allowing visitors from selected countries
Brazil passes 500,000 Covid-19 cases; India extends lockdown in ‘high-risk’ zones; UK ministers defend easing lockdown. Follow the latest updates …
Japan says Hong Kong situation deeply concerning
The situation in Hong Kong is deeply concerning and stability is important, Japan’s top government spokesman said on Monday regarding China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong. The …
Lions to take on Japan at Murrayfield
Edinburgh appears set to host a British & Irish Lions game against Japan next year before the touring squad flies to South Africa (Owen Slot writes).BT Murrayfield emerged as the favourite yesterday …
Lessons from Japan on containing coronavirus could help U.S. reopen safely
In many ways, Japan’s experience of the coronavirus pandemic has paralleled America’s. The pathogen hit harder there than in neighboring countries — particularly in its largest, densest metropolis.