National May 22, 2021
Two-week snake search comes to end: Python found in Yokohama
The reticulated python, a species considered to be one of the world's largest snakes, was found in the attic of the apartment at around 4:45 p.m.
Sports May 13, 2021
Ahead of skateboarding’s Olympic debut, cities grapple with defining safe spaces for pedestrians and skaters.
National May 1, 2021
Japan cruise ship returns after passenger tests positive for COVID-19
While infections are not believed to have spread among the roughly 720 passengers and crew aboard the Asuka II, the cruise was canceled and made an emergency return to port in Yokohama.
National Feb 11, 2021
Osaka drops plan to open casino resort by March 2027 due to pandemic
The target for the plan, set in 2019, will not be mentioned in a soon-to-be adopted policy as a number of companies have fallen behind in their preparations.
National Feb 5, 2021
One year after the Diamond Princess outbreak, COVID-19 lessons still to be learned
by Ryusei Takahashi
The outbreak of COVID-19 on a cruise ship anchored off Yokohama last February provided an early test of Japan’s defenses against a deadly virus that would later go on to upend our lives.
National | EXPLAINER Jan 25, 2021
With bid policy set, localities in Japan roll dice on casinos
by Eric Johnston
Areas interested in submitting proposals now have a clear schedule of when they can do so, and a better understanding of what they can and can’t do during the selection process.
National Jan 11, 2021
Virus casts shadow over once-in-a-lifetime coming-of-age ceremonies
by Ryusei Takahashi
Annual rite of passage for Japan's 20-year-olds would have been celebrated in style, with decadent kimonos, childhood reunions and all-night after-parties, were it not for COVID-19.
National Jan 7, 2021
The emergency declaration was set to come a day after the number of new infections in a day in Japan exceeded 6,000 for the first time.
National Nov 30, 2020
Life-size moving Gundam statue unveiled to media in Yokohama
Visitors can climb to observation decks from 15 meters to 18 meters high on the Gundam-Dock Tower to have close-up views of the anime icon.
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.
National Oct 15, 2020
Yokohama Stadium to be packed with 27,000 to test virus measures
Officials said they would monitor the flow and density of spectators during the three-day trial, as well as how many wear masks, using high-precision cameras.
National Oct 9, 2020
Hold your bets: Japan to delay taking bids to host casino resorts
The decision will also affect the opening of such facilities, originally scheduled for the mid-2020s.