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Okinawa reports record 2,702 COVID-19 infections Wednesday as Tokyo resurgence continues

National May 11, 2022

Okinawa reports record 2,702 COVID-19 infections Wednesday as Tokyo resurgence continues

Okinawa also posted the highest number of new cases per 100,000 people among prefectures nationwide at 753.68 as of Monday.

60-meter-long spiral slide opens at Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku Tower

Business / Corporate May 10, 2022

60-meter-long spiral slide opens at Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku Tower

The new attraction, named Tower Slider, takes people from the third floor of the observation tower at 22 meters above ground to the first basement floor.

Flying cars tapped to shuttle Osaka Expo attendees

National Apr 30, 2022

Flying cars tapped to shuttle Osaka Expo attendees

Japan is planning to use flying cars to transport attendees at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka in a bid to spur interest in their capabilities.

COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 43,967 new cases, down by 3,600 from last week

National Apr 23, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 43,967 new cases, down by 3,600 from last week

The seven-day average of new infections fell 22.7% to 5,507.7, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said.

U.S. in talks with Japan's Shionogi to buy new COVID-19 pill

Business / Corporate Apr 22, 2022

U.S. in talks with Japan's Shionogi to buy new COVID-19 pill

Shionogi's treatment is in late-stage clinical trials and hasn’t yet been authorized, but in earlier studies, it reduced viral loads in patients within the first few days of use.

End of Wakayama bid leaves only Osaka and Nagasaki in race for Japan’s first casinos

National Apr 21, 2022

End of Wakayama bid leaves only Osaka and Nagasaki in race for Japan’s first casinos

by Eric Johnston

The prefecture's withdrawal due to unclear financing for the project undermines a major initiative by the central government to revitalize local economies.

2025 World Expo in Osaka to feature eight main pavilions

National Apr 19, 2022

2025 World Expo in Osaka to feature eight main pavilions

Eight prominent professionals from various fields, including Cannes Film Festival award-winning filmmaker Naomi Kawase, will produce the so-called signature pavilions.

Couple at heart of Abe cronyism scandal found guilty again over fraud

National / Crime & Legal Apr 18, 2022

Couple at heart of Abe cronyism scandal found guilty again over fraud

The Osaka High Court upheld a lower court decision that handed down a five-year prison term to Yasunori Kagoike, while his wife, Junko, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison.

The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka

National Apr 1, 2022

The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka

by Eric Johnston

Due to the Dubai event's one-year postponement, Japanese organizers have just three years, instead of the usual four, to finalize preparations.

Art event featuring 'comfort women' statue to be held in Tokyo in April

National Mar 26, 2022

Art event featuring 'comfort women' statue to be held in Tokyo in April

The exhibition, which features a statue symbolizing women who were forced or coerced into Japan's wartime brothel system, will be held from April 2 to 5 in the city of Kunitachi.

Japanese firm that moves world’s chips counts on data explosion

Business / Corporate Mar 25, 2022

Japanese firm that moves world’s chips counts on data explosion

by Takashi Mochizuki and Yuki Furukawa

Daifuku Co. is redesigning its ubiquitous overhead conveyors for factories to handle an "exponential” surge in data usage and global chip demand.

It's cherry blossom season in Japan, but not everyone is ready to celebrate

National Mar 23, 2022

It's cherry blossom season in Japan, but not everyone is ready to celebrate

by Magdalena Osumi

Authorities have canceled events or asked people to cut down on drinking at viewing parties due to COVID-19 concerns.

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