National Aug 3, 2021
Germany and Hong Kong now recognize Japan’s vaccine passports
by Magdalena Osumi
Ten regions and countries in total have been newly added to the list of places where holders of the document can enter with eased restrictions.
National Jul 26, 2021
Uneven start for rollout of Japan’s vaccine passports
by Magdalena Osumi
Local governments are taking different approaches to the document, meaning some people can get theirs on the spot while others have to wait at least a week.
National | Regional voices: Chubu Jul 26, 2021
The service is being offered at a quiet place along the river so that visitors can enjoy the area's clear, cold snowmelt water.
National | EXPLAINER Jul 22, 2021
Japan's vaccine passports: Here's what you need to know
by Magdalena Osumi
With applications for the documents accepted from Monday, details have been set out on how to apply and where the passports can be used.
National Jul 21, 2021
The number of visitors to Japan in January to June dived 99.4% from a year earlier to 96,300, the fewest ever for the first half, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization's estimate released Wednesday. In January, the number of foreign visitors recovered to 46,500 ...
Business Jul 21, 2021
Fan-free Olympics leaves hotels facing 1 million cancellations
by Yuko Takeo and Tamayo Muto
Adding to the industry's woes, COVID-19 contributed to a 57% jump in hotel bankruptcies in 2020 to the highest level since 2011.
Business Jul 17, 2021
Asia’s air travel may take three years to recover from pandemic
by Elizabeth Low
The drawn-out timelines highlight the difficulties facing Asia and the likely consequences for jet fuel, a traditionally prized part of the oil products market.
Business / Corporate Jul 16, 2021
SoftBank invests $1.7 billion in Yanolja ahead of IPO
by Sohee Kim
The deal will boost Yanolja’s valuation to more than 10 trillion won ($9 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Business Jul 9, 2021
Travel and transport industry shocked by Tokyo's fourth virus emergency
The state of emergency will be in place from Monday through Aug. 22, during which many people usually take summer vacations and visit their parents' homes.
Asia Pacific Jul 8, 2021
Thailand’s full reopening in doubt with tenfold surge in COVID-19
by Randy Thanthong-Knight, Prim Chuwiruch and Anuchit Nguyen
The spread of the delta variant nationwide and low rate of vaccinations mean new cases and fatalities will continue to spike, according to health experts.
Asia Pacific Jul 4, 2021
K-pop activism a lifeline for Thailand's hard-hit 'tuk-tuk' drivers
by Patpicha Tanakasempipat
The drivers have been among the hardest-hit by the pandemic's devastation of Thailand's all-important tourism industry.