Japan

Tokyo Olympics: No spectators as Tokyo goes under emergency

The forthcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo will be held without spectators since the Japanese government has declared an emergency in and surrounding Tokyo until the conclusion of the Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 8.

Jul 9, 2021

Covid emergency imposed in Japan as Olympics open next week

The Japanese government has decided to declare the capital Tokyo a state of emergency for the duration of the Olympics, which will run from July 12 to August 22.

Jul 9, 2021

Tokyo Olympics spokesman: "We never considered cancelling the Games"

With 30 days to go and the Covid-19 outbreak still raging in Japan and around the world, Tokyo 2020 organisers believe the Games will be held on July 23rd night.

Jun 23, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Violators of Summer Games virus rules to face fines

The organisers of Tokyo Olympics games 2021 likely to take place in July, have stated that the spread of the novel coronavirus could result in the games being cancelled or fine being imposed on violations

Jun 12, 2021

Ahead of Tokyo Olympics, Japan ponders easing curbs in Tokyo, Osaka from June 21

In Tokyo and Osaka, the Japanese government is considering reducing the Covid-19 limits. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, the government wants to avoid a return of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Jun 12, 2021

Lakshwadeep commences exporting tuna fish to Japan

The Lakshwadeep administration has started exporting premium tuna fish to Japan through Bengaluru.

Jun 7, 2021

Mimamoru: Here's a Japanese technique to discipline children that's more effective and humane

Mimamoru is a Japanese disciplinary method and studies have shown that it is more effective on children any where

May 29, 2021

Covid Impact: Japan's unemployment rate rises to 2.8% in April

The jobless rate in Japan has risen to 2.8 per cent as a result of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.

May 28, 2021

31 town administrations not to host Tokyo Olympic athletes

Japan's 31 towns in and around Tokyo have refused to host overseas athletes due to lack of human resources amid pandemic. The local governments who refuse are tracked, say sources.

May 13, 2021

Japan declares Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka regions

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday declared a state of emergency over Covid-19 in the national capital Tokyo and the western prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo.

Apr 24, 2021

Twitter appoints new JAPAC region VP as Hari moved to global role

Twitter on Thursday announced to appoint Yu Sasamoto as vice president for Japan, South Korea and Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region from May 1.

Apr 22, 2021

With Quad at its strongest, US, Japan pledge to work with India on free Indo-Pacific

Declaring that the Quad "has never been stronger", the US and Japan have reiterated their commitment to work with India and Australia to build a free and "thriving" Indo-Pacific where, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga warned the "security environment has become increasingly severe".

Apr 17, 2021

Cancelling Olympics an option if Covid situation worsens: Japan ruling party chief

Secretary-General of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Toshihiro Nikai said Thursday that cancelling this year's Tokyo Olympics could be an option if the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen.

Apr 15, 2021

After China and EU, Japan to Issue Digital Vaccine Passport: Report

Japan is set to issue digital health certificates to citizens who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, joining China, the EU and other countries that have adopted similar measures aimed at opening up overseas travel, the Nikkei reported on Saturday.

Mar 28, 2021

India and US agree to deepen strategic ties to contain 'Dragon'

The trip of US secretary Defence has come days after Quad held a formal meeting of the head of its states

Mar 20, 2021

Kamala Harris to participate in Quad summit with Modi

US Vice President Kamala Harris will also participate in the first Quad summit with President Joe Biden and Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Scott Morrison of Australia and Yoshihide Suga of Japan on Friday, according to the White House.

Mar 12, 2021

Self-driving cars, robots and AI homes coming up at Toyota's smart city near Mt Fuji, sans "human touch"

The 'smart' city seems to have its heart in the right place as it aims at being a fully sustainable city with minimised carbon footprint in several ways

Feb 26, 2021

India-Japan partnership integral in developmental efforts: Full text of S Jaishankar's speech

Japan was the original model for the revival of the nation post-colonialism, Jaishankar said a cumulative impact of this relationship on contemporary India is worth noting.

Feb 15, 2021

New COVID strain found in Japan in four passengers arriving from Brazil | Details

A new coronavirus variant has been detected in four travellers from Brazil's Amazonas state, Japan's Health Ministry said on Sunday, the latest new mutation of the virus discovered.

Jan 11, 2021

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries sign world's biggest free trade deal, India opts out; here's why

Asia Pacific nations including China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday signed the world's largest regional free-trade agreement, encompassing nearly a third of the world's population and gross domestic product.

Nov 15, 2020