Japan
Coronavirus confirmed in Japanese woman for second time, after initial recovery
A Japanese woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka's prefectural…
Two passengers who were quarantined on the Diamond Princess cruise ship died
Two passengers who were on the cruise ship quarantined because of the coronavirus have died, according to a report. They were a…
Passengers and crew leave Diamond Princess as quarantine ends
Hundreds of people who have been stuck on board a coronavirus-hit cruise ship for two weeks are being allowed to disembark. The…
Emperor’s birthday event cancelled due to COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak
The Japanese Imperial Household Agency announced it has cancelled a birthday public appearance for Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace scheduled on…
Japan’s economy shrinks at fastest rate since 2014
Japan's economy shrank at the fastest rate in five years at the end of 2019 as it was hit by a sales…
“United by Emotion” revealed as Tokyo Olympic Games’ motto
United by Emotion" has been revealed as the motto for this summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the games organizing committee said Monday.…
Japan reports first COVID-19 death to take global total to 1,710
Japan has announced its first death from the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, taking the global total to 1,710. Health minister Katsunobu Kato said…
More virus cases on cruise ship off Japan, Possible virus hot spot in Singapore
Ten more people on a quarantined cruise liner in Japan have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, as health experts…
Olympic organisers ‘seriously concerned’ by coronavirus spread
Olympic organisers are "seriously concerned" about the spread of coronavirus and the impact it could have on the Tokyo Games this summer.…
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Mount Fuji, Japan
Mount Fuji is seen from a Tokyo-bound passenger plane, near Shizuoka, Japan. Located at around 100 kilometres from Tokyo and standing at…
Mitsubishi Electric data likely compromised in massive cyberattack blamed on Chinese group
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. said Monday it has been targeted in a massive cyberattack, and that information regarding government agencies and other business…
Japan announces creation of space force in face of new threats
Japan's prime minister has announced his country will create a space defence force, in an effort to protect it from technological threats.…