Osaka Prefecture requested the central government Tuesday to declare a fresh state of emergency covering the area due to a significant strain on its medical… Read
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 711 new cases of the coronavirus, up 306 from Monday. Osaka continued to report the most number of… Read
BusinessSome 22 percent of major companies in Japan are planning to cut new hires for the business year starting next April from the current year,… Read
CrimePolice in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, have arrested a 33-year-old bus driver on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death after he hit and killed… Read
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Many countries are completing qualifying events to select their Olympic teams; others have unveiled team uniforms, while some have started vaccinating their athletes. Why do you suppose no country, other than North Korea, has decided not to come to Tokyo for the Olympics? Read
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In 1964, less than two decades removed from World War II, Japan used the Summer Olympics to showcase its astonishing recovery from a horrific defeat.… Read
As is well known, Japan was one of the three major signatories of the Tripartite Pact that formed the basis of the Axis alliance during… Read