National Jul 7, 2020
Japan to build prototype of F-2 successor fighter from fiscal 2024
A company to undertake the manufacturing of the fighter body will be selected as early as in October, the Defense Ministry said.
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National / Politics Jul 7, 2020
The government plans to name Kenji Okamura, director general of the International Bureau of the Finance Ministry, as Japan's top currency diplomat, sources familiar with the change said Tuesday. Okamura, 58, will become vice finance minister for international affairs, replacing Yoshiki Takeuchi, who took over ...
National / Politics Jul 7, 2020
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday decided to cancel its annual convention for the first time since its formation in 1955, with no end in sight to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, speculation is building that a vote-buying scandal involving former party members was behind ...
National Jul 7, 2020
'Several' coronavirus cases detected at U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa
by Jesse Johnson
The U.S. Marines in Okinawa said Tuesday that it has detected “several” cases of COVID-19 infections at the contentious U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in the prefecture. “Several SOFA status personnel aboard MCAS Futenma have tested positive for COVID-19,” Marine Corps Installations Pacific said ...
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 7, 2020
'Single mind' no more: Abe's onetime right-hand man sees his influence dwindle
by Satoshi Sugiyama
Despite his long history of supporting the prime minister, the chief cabinet secretary is finding himself increasingly marginalized.
National Jul 7, 2020
Tokyo reports 106 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, exceeding 100 for sixth day
Recent cases involve a growing number of young people in their 20s and 30s, many of them being traced back to nightlife destinations.
National Jul 7, 2020
'Horrifying' new U.S. rules on online college courses leave Japanese students in limbo
by Tomohiro Osaki
Depart the country or transition to another college if classes are moved entirely online, new Trump administration regulations say.
National Jul 7, 2020
At least 53 dead as torrential rains and floodwaters hit Kyushu
Rescuers race against the clock to find survivors as heavy rains continue to submerge region.
National / Politics Jul 7, 2020
LDP adopts resolution against Xi's state visit to Japan after revision
The ruling party said it cannot help but request a cancellation, softening the wording from a draft version that clearly demanded the visit be canceled.
National Jul 7, 2020
Wakayama theme park gives panda couple bamboo for Star Festival
Adventure World staff prepared Tanabata-themed treats for two pandas who are the parents of nine and expecting another cub.
National Jul 7, 2020
Tokyo home of ‘Astro Boy’ creator and other manga legends opens as museum
A museum replicating the Tokyo apartment building that was home to the late Osamu Tezuka and other legendary manga artists opened Tuesday, 38 years after the original wooden building was dismantled in 1982.
National / Science & Health Jul 7, 2020
Third of parents in Japan delayed vaccinating kids amid coronavirus fears
A survey showed 33 percent of parents said they had delayed having their children vaccinated, with some citing fears of COVID-19 infections.
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