Passengers leave Japan virus ship after 14-day quarantine
The death toll from the new coronavirus outbreak surged to 2,000 on Wednesday. Read More
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Japan
Bill approved to help firms to develop 5G, drone technologies
Companies that adopt 5G technologies can also get tax incentives if they meet standards set… Read More
5 years ago
Japan to start trials using HIV treatment for coronavirus
Japan now has seen over 500 coronavirus cases, with more than 450 of them from… Read More
5 years ago
Japan suffers worst economic slump in five years
Japan has suffered its worst quarterly GDP contraction in more than five years, with a… Read More
5 years ago
Avoid crowds over virus, Japan health minister warns
Japan's health minister on Sunday urged the public to avoid crowds and "non-essential gatherings", including… Read More
5 years ago
Coronavirus: US to evacuate Americans aboard cruise ship
The United States said it would send an aircraft to Japan to bring back U.S.… Read More
5 years ago
Japan cruise ship coronavirus cases climb to 174
A further 39 people on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship off the Japan coast… Read More
6 years ago
Japan cruise ship coronavirus infections soar to 130, with 60 new cases
The overall number of infected people in Japan now stands around 160, including 10 people… Read More
6 years ago
Coronavirus cases on cruise liner off Japan jump to 61
Another 41 people quarantined on a cruise liner off Japan tested positive for coronavirus on… Read More
6 years ago
Pakistan, Japan agree to enhance cooperation in diverse fields
The Pakistani side was led by Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood. Read More
6 years ago
Mailman faces possible charges over hoarding post for years
A former Japanese postman faces possible charges after police discovered he stockpiled a mountain of… Read More
6 years ago
Subaru sets mid-2030s target to sell only electric vehicles
Japan’s Subaru set a target on Monday to sell only electric vehicles worldwide by the… Read More
6 years ago
Japan making diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions in Gulf: official
Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates should work together to de-escalate the tense… Read More
6 years ago
Japan ‘Tuna King’ buys new year catch for $1.8 million
A celebrated Japanese sushi businessman, nicknamed "Tuna King", paid $1.8 million for a giant tuna… Read More
6 years ago
Passengers travel back in 2019 from 2020
Time travel whether in past or in the future using a time machine is a… Read More
6 years ago
Police find human remains in boat
Police made the discovery in the wooden boat’s stem around 9:30 a.m. (0030 GMT) on… Read More
6 years ago
Japan to send warship, aircraft to Middle East to protect vessels
Under the plan, a helicopter-equipped destroyer and two P-3C patrol planes will be dispatched for… Read More
6 years ago
Japan executes first foreigner in years, a Chinese man who killed a family
The man, Wei Wei, had committed the murders in mid-2003 with two accomplices, media reported. Read More
6 years ago
Japan cabinet approves record $939 billion budget spending plan for 2020/21
Abe’s administration is counting on economic expansion to boost tax revenues to help finance debt. Read More
6 years ago
Japan unveils $120bn fiscal boost to fight external risks
The economic package amounts to 25 trillion yen ($230 billion) when government loans, credit guarantees… Read More
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