Kansai's 2030 vision is to think like a penguin
Kansai Economic Federation, which includes some of Kansai's largest and most influential firms, hopes to tap patrons with the spirit of a “first penguin” to revive the region's fortunes.
State of emergency expanded to seven more prefectures
Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka have all been added, making the order effective in 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures.
Japan set to expand COVID-19 emergency to seven more prefectures
The declaration is expected to expand to Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures in the Kansai region, as well as Aichi, Gifu, Fukuoka and Tochigi prefectures.
Suga says a 'few days' needed to judge whether to extend emergency to Kansai
"I was told that we need to observe the situation for a few days, so I am thinking along those lines," he said, referring to experts' opinions.
Kansai governors ask government to be included in virus emergency
The governors of Aichi, Gifu and Tochigi prefectures are also considering making similar requests, prefectural officials have said.
Kansai governors urge Suga to expand emergency declaration
Within a day of measures for the Tokyo area taking effect, a growing number of other prefectures have already asked for the order be expanded as cases continue to increase.
Dragon Quest attraction coming to Awaji Island theme park in Hyogo
The opening will coincide with the 35th anniversary of the game series' first installment.
Caught on video: Japan emergency callers will be able to send footage to police
The NPA will also consider whether to introduce a system for forwarding such videos to dispatched officers' devices.
Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows
Bird flu has been detected at a chicken farm in Hiroshima Prefecture, the local government said Monday, prompting it to start culling around 134,000 chickens at the site and other affiliated farms. The H5 strain, which is yet to be confirmed as a highly pathogenic ...
Osaka Prefecture signals coronavirus red light as severe cases surge
As of Thursday, 66% of beds available for serious coronavirus patients were occupied, with the figure expected to rise to 70% by early next week.
Museum's Christmas display depicts Santa chatting online amid pandemic
The museum expresses its gratitude to medical personnel in this year's display by dressing Santa in blue to represent the protective gowns worn by health care workers.
Runaway police dog found after search on Hyogo's Mount Nagusa
A police dog that ran away during an operation to locate a missing woman on mountain in Hyogo Prefecture was found Tuesday after an extensive search. The 2-year-old German shepherd, nicknamed Kureba-go, was discovered at around 9:40 a.m. nearly two days after escaping on Mount ...
