National Jan 18, 2021
The number of severely ill patients counted under Tokyo’s criteria rose by five to 143, as fears of hospitals overwhelmed by the virus grow.
National Jan 8, 2021
Kansai governors urge Suga to expand emergency declaration
by Ryusei Takahashi
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.
Business Jan 8, 2021
Business leaders call for support during coronavirus emergency
Many owners in the restaurant industry are expected to follow a government request to shorten their business hours, bracing for a further drop in revenue.
National / Crime & Legal Jan 6, 2021
During his trial, Takahiro Shiraishi said that he did not want to be a nuisance to his relatives and that he would not file an appeal against the court's ruling.
National / Crime & Legal Dec 15, 2020
Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death over serial murders
Whether Shiraishi killed the victims with their consent was the major point of contention in the lay judge trial.
Business / Corporate Dec 8, 2020
Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February
The device will deliver food and daily necessities purchased at shops to residents in an area of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Business / Corporate Nov 26, 2020
Pandemic and internet banking push Japan’s lenders to revamp branches
by Kazuaki Nagata
Withdrawing or transferring cash through a bank teller could completely disappear in Japan within a few years as banks adapt branches for the digital age.
National / Crime & Legal Nov 26, 2020
Death penalty sought for Zama killer over nine murders in 2017
Takahiro Shiraishi said Wednesday he expects to receive the death penalty, adding, "I humbly admit my guilt and will accept the punishment."
National / Crime & Legal Nov 25, 2020
Suspect in nine Zama murders says he will not appeal death penalty
The defendant earlier admitted murdering, dismembering and storing the bodies of the people at his apartment southwest of Tokyo.
National Nov 20, 2020
Hospitals in Japan's hard-hit areas stretched amid COVID-19 surge
by Ryusei Takahashi
There is concern that a rising trend in the number of severely ill patients could overwhelm hospitals, health care facilities and intensive care units, delaying critical care.
National Nov 7, 2020
Japanese restaurant makes its U.S. election projection with the Biden Burger
A burger restaurant near Tokyo added the "Biden Burger" to its menu on Friday in anticipation of Democratic challenger Joe Biden winning the U.S. presidential race, even though it still remains too close to call. The burger, which is the latest addition to the menu ...
National Oct 31, 2020
Spectator cap raised at Yokohama Stadium for high-tech anti-virus experiment
The flow of people in the roofless stadium and the percentage of those wearing masks will be studied using NEC Corp.'s high-tech facial recognition technology.