Olympics Jun 28, 2021

IOC weighs addition of pandemic-boosted virtual sports to Olympics

The inaugural virtual sports series marked the global sports body's first foray into an online gaming world that has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Jun 21, 2021

Tokyo Games athletes' village, with anti-virus measures, unveiled to media

Around 18,000 athletes and officials are set to live together in 21 residential buildings inside the 44-hectare village in the Harumi waterfront district of Tokyo.

National / Politics May 4, 2021

Myanmar's economic woes may help Japan persuade junta to end crisis

Experts suggest Japan, in partnership with ASEAN, broker talks between the junta and the National Unity Government as the country has ties with both sides.

National | FOCUS Apr 17, 2021

Japanese government under pressure to target deep emissions cut by 2030

To address the matter, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government is set to release a new carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions target for fiscal 2030.

National | FOCUS Apr 13, 2021

Fukushima water release to prolong seafood safety woes

Concerns among fishermen and consumers are rooted in persistent distrust among the Japanese public toward the government and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.

National | FOCUS Mar 21, 2021

No foreign spectators at Tokyo Olympics mirrors Suga's weak standing

As Suga scrambles to contain the coronavirus, he has been treading carefully not to invite more criticism over the government's handling of the pandemic ahead of a fall election.

Business | FOCUS Jan 21, 2021

Japan braces for a Biden trade policy focused on U.S. jobs

Trade talks are likely to differ substantially in style compared to those under Donald Trump, but Biden is still likely to push for greater market access and make tough demands.

Business | FOCUS Nov 23, 2020

Keidanren sets goal for 30% of executives to be women by 2030

In 2003, the government unveiled a plan to have women occupy 30% of leadership positions in 2020 but failed to achieve the target.

Business / Economy | ANALYSIS Nov 16, 2020

Japan hopes RCEP deal pushes Biden and U.S. to rejoin trade frameworks

The trade pact could create momentum for a shift away from the protectionism pushed by Trump and a return to multilateralism.

Business Oct 28, 2020

Japan pushes ammonia fuel as way to reach net zero emissions

The industry ministry has set up a council with members of the private sector to explore the issue, including how to secure a stable supply of the energy source.