Okinawa virus outbreaks ignite scrutiny of U.S. SOFA privileges
The Okinawa clusters have illustrated anew how Japan’s authority as a host country is weaker than that of some peers in Europe and Asia.
Tokyo reports 258 new coronavirus cases as Mie plans state of emergency
A cluster at Mie University's medical school was among the record 20 new cases confirmed in the prefecture.
Japan to impose stricter re-entry procedures for travelers from four countries
Controls will be imposed for Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Peru after higher numbers of COVID-19 cases were found in arrivals from those countries.
Typhoon interrupts presence of Chinese ships near Japan islets
Hospital bed occupancy rates for coronavirus patients rise across Japan
Japan confirms first cases of COVID-19 in pets as two dogs test positive
Many living away from home areas month after southern Japan deluge
Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi urges government to actively update citizens on pandemic
7-Eleven owner to buy Marathon’s Speedway gas stations for $21 billion
Seven & I shares fell as much as 8.4 percent in early trading, the biggest intraday decline since March.
Major Japan firms agree to 2.12% pay hike in labor-management negotiations
Yahoo Japan and Line to postpone merger to March due to coronavirus
Japan sees more than 400 coronavirus-linked corporate failures
Japan curry chain operator Ichibanya opens its first outlet in India
Singapore to make travelers wear electronic tags to enforce quarantine
Singapore will make some incoming travelers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with coronavirus quarantines as the city-state gradually reopens its borders, authorities said Monday. From August 11, the devices will be given to incoming travelers, including citizens and residents, from ...
Hong Kong denies mass Chinese virus tests are bid to harvest DNA
China can launch nuclear counterattacks within minutes, ex-PLA officer says
Coronavirus curfew imposed on Australia's second-biggest city
U.S. condemns postponement of Hong Kong Legislative Council elections
Eat or stay cool? Cities test ways to protect the vulnerable from rising heat
Many people do not realize that they are at risk from the heat inside their homes, and may lack the resources to do anything about it.
John Hume, who worked to end Northern Ireland violence, dies at 83
There may never be a 'silver bullet' for COVID-19, WHO warns
Scientists inspired by 'Star Wars' create artificial skin able to feel
Divisive Trump nominee gets new Pentagon post, despite snub by Congress
South Korea ruling on wartime labor to have major implications for Seoul-Tokyo ties
Bilateral ties will almost certainly worsen if the Nippon Steel shares are sold to compensate laborers from the war, with tariffs eyed as potential retaliation.
Japan's new coronavirus panel aims for more clarity and balance
Japan's coal closure plan a historic milestone, but what’s next?
Cash and politics may stymie any push for strike capabilities in Japan
Powerful Japanese medical group has history of political prescriptions
Japan's new plastic bag charge: What it means for consumers and the environment
What will it take to achieve virus herd immunity and how close is Japan?
