Japan PM Abe returns to office after health exam, says ready to work, Asia News,TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to his office on Wednesday (Aug 19), telling reporters he was ready to work two days after undergoing a medical check-up at a Tokyo hospital. \”I underwent a medical exa
Uniqlo owner to hike prices in sign of shift for Japan, Money News,TOKYO – Clothing retailer Uniqlo will have to raise prices of some products due to higher costs for raw materials and shipping, its owner said on Thursday (Jan 13), becoming a high-profile example of Japanese firms throwing off a dec
AKB48 singer, who shaved head in 2013 to show remorse over romance, quits Japan idol group, Entertainment News,In 2013, AKB48 singer Minami Minegishi had to shave her head to appease fans after photographs of her leaving the apartment of her boyfriend, a dancer in a boyband, surfaced. While she has
11 awesome activities for singles on Valentine's Day, Lifestyle News,Being single on Valentine's Day doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Here's 11 awesome activities you can enjoy to show yourself some love this Valentine's Day. 1. NETFLIX AND CHILL [embed]http
Omicron surge was more deadly in Japan after booster delay, critics say, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese government delay in rolling out Covid-19 booster shots left it more vulnerable than other rich countries when the Omicron variant brought a surge of deaths, say experts, local governments and a form
Magnitude 5.5 quake hits eastern Japan, no immediate damage, Asia News,TOKYO – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit eastern Japan on Monday morning (June 24), the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Chiba prefecture, adjacent to Tok
'No Japan' banners scrapped in Seoul after outcry, Asia News,SEOUL – A Seoul district was forced to backtrack within hours of starting to put up more than 1,000 anti-Japan banners in the centre of the South Korean capital on Tuesday (Aug 6) as a trade dispute rages between the neighbours.
Japan's Covid-19 herd immunity near 90% after Omicron wave, study says, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan's population level immunity to Covid-19 has reached about 90 per cent in major population areas after a recent Omicron wave, though that level of protection is likely to diminish in a matter of
Olympics athletes to suffer alongside Tokyoites as Japan heat soars, Asia News,TOKYO – Many of the world's top athletes will suffer along with Tokyoites in the \”ridiculous\” heat of Japan's high summer, as the Olympic Games start this week in sweltering temperatures, posing an added burden
Nissan board fires chairman Carlos Ghosn, World News,TOKYO – Nissan's board ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday (Nov 22) after the shock arrest of the industry heavyweight, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported without citing sources, ushering in a period of uncertainty for its 19-year allianc
300,000 coronavirus masks sent to pregnant women in Japan may be faulty: Report, Singapore News,TOKYO – Some 300,000 coronavirus masks sent to pregnant women in Japan as part of a government handout have been found to be faulty, media reports said, the latest in a string of complaints about how the
Japan looking to reopen its borders to foreign tourists in 2021, here's what to expect if you go, Lifestyle News,Looks like there's no chance of travelling to Japan this year, as its borders remain closed to tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, things are looking up because J
Japan poised to widen Covid-19 controls as Omicron drives record infections, Asia News,TOKYO – Japan was poised on Wednesday (Jan 19) to widen Covid-19 controls to cover half its population as the Omicron variant drives new infections to record levels. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to off
Cheering crowds greet Japan's new emperor in rare parade, Asia News,Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan's new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade that was rescheduled after a deadly typhoon. Some in the crowd camped overnight to nab a
