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Tokyo reports 1,204 new COVID-19 cases

National Jan 18, 2021

Tokyo reports 1,204 new COVID-19 cases

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.

Kansai governors urge Suga to expand emergency declaration

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 leaders call for support during coronavirus emergency

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.

Death sentence finalized for Japan's 'Twitter killer'

National / Crime & Legal Jan 6, 2021

Death sentence finalized for Japan's 'Twitter killer'

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.

Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death over serial murders

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.

Panasonic to trial self-driving home delivery robot in February

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.

Pandemic and internet banking push Japan’s lenders to revamp branches

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.

Death penalty sought for Zama killer over nine murders in 2017

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."

Suspect in nine Zama murders says he will not appeal death penalty

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.

Hospitals in Japan's hard-hit areas stretched amid COVID-19 surge

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.

Japanese restaurant makes its U.S. election projection with the Biden Burger

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 ...

Spectator cap raised at Yokohama Stadium for high-tech anti-virus experiment

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.

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