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Tokyo Games: go or No?
With the pandemic still unresolved, the options for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have been reduced to an “either-or” situation. Read more
With the pandemic still unresolved, the options for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have been reduced to an “either-or” situation. Read more
The production of ox figurines has peaked at Maruei Toki, a maker of Bankoyaki pottery, in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture. Read more
After being tapped as administrative reform minister, Taro Kono has wasted little time in waging war on emblems of Japan’s bureaucratic red tape: first, hanko (personal seals), and now, the fax machine. Read more
Snowcapped Mount Fuji was visible last week from central Tokyo as clear fall skies made it possible to enjoy stunning views of the mountain from the capital. Read more
The world’s smallest Rubik’s Cube, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the six-sided puzzle, is on presale in Japan for about $1,900, with delivery starting in December. Read more
Japan’s Defense Ministry is requesting a budget to finance university tuition for fixed-term Self-Defense Forces members who commit to continuing their service after completing their terms. Read more
Railways, airlines and other transportation companies are bolstering their cargo operations to make up for the low numbers of people traveling — and reduced profits — due to to the pandemic. Read more
The Tokyo skyline makes for a colorful, moody sight in this long-exposure shot of cars moving along highways during a recent sunset in the city. Read more
Nippon Professional Baseball brought fans back to stadiums in limited numbers last month after opening the season without spectators to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Read more
Japanese konbini (convenience stores): Source of wacky culinary delights. Eternal beacons of hope. And now, humanoid robot staff. Read more
Nippon Professional Baseball and the J. League are happy that more fans are now able to attend their games. Read more
Japan’s National Police Agency will be using technology capable of extracting singular fingerprints from overlapping prints at crime scenes. Read more
A building on Nagasaki’s “Battleship Island,” a registered World Heritage Site since 2015 that had partially collapsed following heavy rains earlier this year, sustained further damage after Typhoon Haishen passed through Japan on Sept. 6. Read more
Residents mended a roof torn from a building in Amami, Kagoshima prefecture, Monday. Read more
The Metropolitan Police Department and the central and Tokyo governments have decided to create bicycle lanes totaling some 62 miles along major roads in the capital city. Read more
Sharp Corp. said Monday that its air purifying technology is able to dramatically reduce airborne coronavirus particles, claiming it as a world first. Read more
A popular beach in Shizuoka Prefecture welcomed the end of the rainy season in the Kanto, Koshin and Tokai regions, but with certain restrictions. Read more
The prolonged rainy season and subsequent heat wave have hindered the growth of crops across Japan, sharply reducing supply and hiking prices. Read more
The spread of the novel coronavirus has shed light on the issue of Japan’s concentrated population, and the government should make efforts to encourage people to move to rural areas. Read more
It’s a living nightmare — but a socially distanced one. “Zombies” attack vehicles, smearing them with fake blood. But visitors inside are safely separated from their stalkers by windows. Read more
While the Big Ten and Pac-12, two major U.S. college football conferences, have canceled their fall seasons due to the pandemic, Japanese leagues are preparing to start their seasons — some with additional gear. Read more
