Japanese electronic giant begins shipping masks
Japanese electronic giant Sharp begins shipping masks in an attempt to tackle the shortage due to the novel coronavirus ...
read moreJapan's cannabis-related arrests hit record high in 2019
The number of people arrested in Japan for cannabis-related incidents hits a record high in 2019. Sales of other drugs a...
read moreDistancing practiced at work initiation ceremonies
Distancing is practiced at work initiation ceremonies at companies and organizations across Japan amid the novel coronav...
read moreJapanese business sentiment falls into negative amid pandemic
The Bank of Japan's latest Tankan survey shows business sentiment among manufacturers falling into the negative for the ...
read moreSubaru to suspend domestic car production
Japanese automaker Subaru will suspend car production at all of its domestic factories due to slowing demand worldwide c...
read moreMt Fuji eruption could cripple Tokyo
The government predicts that even a small amount of volcanic ash from a Mt. Fuji eruption could stop trains and cause po...
read moreTokyo Olympics will start July 23, 2021
The postponed Tokyo Olympics will kick off on July 23 2021, while the Paralympics will begin August 24. The games were d...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Tokyo Gov says no more night life
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike asks Tokyo residents to abstain from going to bars, clubs, karaoke and other nightlife spots...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Japan bans foreign travelers from US, China, S Korea
Japan bans all travelers from the United States, China, South Korea and most of Europe, including those who have been to...
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