Business Nov 30, 2020

TSE president to step down after trading outage in October

The glitch was the worst since 1999, depriving investors of trades worth around ¥3 trillion as government sought to boost the nation as an Asian trading hub.

National / Science & Health Nov 27, 2020

Ratio of medical staff gives Japan edge against COVID-19, OECD says

The nation is also helped by its better infrastructure, higher numbers of intensive care beds and higher government spending as a proportion of GDP.

National / Science & Health Nov 25, 2020

Not so fast, Japan experts say, as COVID-19 vaccines raise hopes

Medical experts say long-term safety and efficacy concerns remain as the vaccines are developed in record-setting time.

Business | FOCUS Nov 9, 2020

Japan faces high costs in achieving Suga's 2050 carbon neutrality target

The country lacks suitable geography for building many solar and wind farms, and the power sector is just one area in which carbon emissions need to be slashed.

National Oct 22, 2020

Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan

While a decision this week by immigration authorities didn't make big headlines, it was a ray of hope for thousands of students keen to work and unable to return home.

National / Science & Health Oct 14, 2020

Supercomputer-developed face shields may offer lifeline for Japan's restaurant industry

Using the Fugaku supercomputer, the world's fastest, a consortium of Japanese researchers has developed a wrap-around face shield that can more effectively block airborne droplets and reduce exposure to the coronavirus for diners at pubs and restaurants. With many restaurants struggling to make ends meet ...

National / Social Issues Oct 9, 2020

Japan has eased entry rules, but travelers still face many hurdles

Restrictions on using public transport, finding a place to self-quarantine and getting a test before departure all make entering the country a troublesome process.

Business / Financial Markets Oct 1, 2020

Tokyo trading halted due to hardware failure

Trading was suspended from the start of the morning session at 9 a.m., and the exchange is preparing to resume trading Friday by restarting the overall system.

National | FYI Sep 30, 2020

Japan looks to My Number cards to unlock country's digital transformation

Increased uptake of the controversial cards and an expansion of their associated services are seen by the government as key to achieving digitalization.