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JAPAN
Jan 14, 2023

Former Russian leader Medvedev says Kishida should ritually disembowel himself

It was the latest in a long line of shocking and provocative statements from Medvedev, who was once seen as a Western-leaning reformer but has reinvented himself as an arch-hawk.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023

Japanese officials question South Korean war labor compensation plan

Korean plaintiffs in wartime labor lawsuits want the Japanese companies themselves to pay compensation, not have a foundation paying on behalf of them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 13,427 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 14,476.3 compared to 11,907.7 a week earlier.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 12, 2023

Japan faces difficulties clamping down on handmade guns

The government is asking pharmacies and other sellers to strengthen the management of 11 chemical substances that can be used as materials for bombs and gunpowder.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 11, 2023

Japan study points to high probability of twin earthquakes in Nankai Trough

Running 900 km from Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture to the southern coast of Shikoku, the Nankai Trough has been the source of many devastating earthquakes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 16,772 new cases

Fukuoka Prefecture reported 10,820 positive cases and a daily record high death figure of 45 COVID-19 patients.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 11, 2023

Amid climate efforts, Japan considers issuing green transition bonds next fiscal year

Japan plans to issue u00a51.6 trillion of such bonds in the fiscal year that ends in March 2024, with an eye on those with maturity of 10 years and 20 years.
BUSINESS
Jan 11, 2023

Saury catches in Japan hit record low for fourth straight year

The historically poor catches of the autumn delicacy reflects a decline in saury stock, as well as smaller catches in Russian waters due to worsened ties between Tokyo and Moscow.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,462 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 14,632, compared with 12,954.3 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,199 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital rose 1.4% week on week to 14,941.4.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2023

Local government in Okinawa plans marine research near Senkakus

The city government in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, will send a research ship near the disputed islands late this month as China continues to send coast guard vessels near the islets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023

Japan eases restrictions for funerals of COVID-19 patients

The revised guidelines will allow wakes and funerals for infected people to be held normally, albeit with some precautions taken.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 35 COVID-19 deaths, a daily record high

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital fell 24% week on week to 12,792.7.
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023

Japan set to outline new measures to promote child rearing in March

Kishida aims to double the government's budget earmarked for addressing child rearing issues in the country as declining birthrates continue to beleaguer Japanese society.
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2023

Japan enforces new law to assist donation victims

The new law was drawn up after questionable practices involving the controversial religious group known as the Unification Church came to light.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 20,735 new cases

Tokyo confirmed 20,735 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, up by about 2,300 from a week before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 5, 2023

Japan's SMFG to extend Jefferies alliance beyond U.S., CEO says

'We will cooperate anywhere we can,' leveraging Jefferies' investment banking expertise and SMFG's huge balance sheet, Jun Ohta said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 10,554 new cases

Tokyo confirmed 10,554 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a decrease of 9,689 from a week before.
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023

Assets of Japan's new Upper House members average ¥25.67 million

The figure is 38% higher than the average for Upper House members who won seats in the 2019 election.
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2023

Number of bird flu outbreaks in Japan this season reach record 54

The total number of bird cullings due to this season's outbreaks is expected to reach around 7.75 million.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2023

Japan to phase out 'eyes' of ASDF's search and rescue missions

U-125A aircraft are to be decommissioned under the nation's defense overhaul, but there are concerns that the phaseout could negatively affect the SDF's disaster response.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2023

Tokyo reports 7,537 new cases of COVID-19

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital fell 15.4% week on week to 14,730.7.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 31, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 11,000 cases for large week on week drop

The capital also reported 24 deaths, while seriously ill coronavirus patients numbered 45 under Tokyo's criteria, down by one from Friday.

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