New coronavirus cases exceed 2,000 in Japan New coronavirus cases exceeded 2,000 nationwide on Wednesday, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun tally. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
623 new infections in Okinawa Pref., level not seen since August NAHA -- The Okinawa prefectural government announced Wednesday that it had confirmed 623 new cases of novel coronavirus infection in the prefecture. The daily number is reaching the same level as in the late summer when the prefecture marked a record high of 809 cases on Aug. 25. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Myriad issues face Kishida even as he tackles pandemic / Parties should engage in constructive talks To contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and revive the economy, it is essential to make proper policy decisions and have the capability to implement necessary measures. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must be resolute in tackling pending issues to resolve them. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Kishida eager to tackle pandemic, eyeing summer elections Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed his intention to implement all possible measures against the novel coronavirus in his first press conference of the year, recognizing that the administration's handling of the pandemic will influence the outcome of the House of Councilors election this summer. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Govt to delete child discipline provision in Civil Code revision, specify prohibition of physical punishment Amid concerns over child abuse, a Civil Code provision that allows parents the right to discipline their children is being considered for deletion by a working group of the Legislative Council, an advisory panel to the justice minister, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Bluefin tuna sells for 16.88 million yen. at Tokyo fish market A 211-kilogram bluefin tuna from Oma, Aomori Prefecture, took the top price of 16.88 million yen early Wednesday morning at the hatsuseri New Year auction at the Toyosu wholesale market in Tokyo. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Mitsubishi Estate to sell homes made from only Japan-grown wood Beginning in April, Mitsubishi Estate Co. will sell single-story houses made exclusively from Japan-grown timber. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
New domestic drone meant to boost Japan's data protection A new drone jointly developed by the government and the private sector has been released, as part of efforts to strengthen Japan's data protection. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Helping disabled artists reach consumers OSAKA -- Efforts to support artistic endeavors by people with disabilities are gaining steam. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Japan eyes regulations for online sellers posing as individuals The government plans to draw up guidelines by the end of this fiscal year to regulate business operators who pose as individual sellers and put up defective products on online shopping sites, according to sources. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 5, 2022
Bring your family together for homemade dumplings What dish is most associated with family gatherings? For food researcher Wu Wen, the answer is clear: dumplings. The flavor of homemade dumplings with wrappers made from scratch is particularly special, she says. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022
Pizza oven unites Hiroshima island residents MIHARA, Hiroshima -- Residents of Sagishima in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, made a pizza oven using soil and seashells from the island. Set up on the coast overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, the oven has created opportunities for local residents to get together. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022
Spoiling coffee lovers with new home appliances Business is percolating for a new line of coffee makers that provide the enjoyment of an authentic brew at home. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022
Chinese military is said to be able to control airspace over Taiwan BEIJING -- The Chinese military has been establishing a key capability for securing control of the sea and air in the event of an armed invasion of Taiwan, acquiring abilities to simultaneously conduct aerial attacks on land, sea and air targets, according to multiple sources. The sources drew this conclusion… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 N. Korean agent suspected of using Japanese firm to acquire foreign currency A North Korean agent based in China is suspected of using a Japanese trading company to obtain foreign currency, according to investigative sources.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Over 1,000 people infected with omicron variant in Japan The number of people confirmed to be infected with the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus in Japan has exceeded 1,000, including those who tested positive at airport quarantine facilities, according to data compiled by The Yomiuri Shimbun on Tuesday.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Atami marks 6 months since mudslide disaster ATAMI, Shizuoka -- Memorials were held Monday for the 26 people who died in last year's mudslide in Atami, a hot spring resort in Shizuoka Prefecture, six months after the disaster occurred.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Convenience store chain to open eco-friendly outlets Lawson Inc. plans to open eco-friendly stores in which all electricity will come from renewable energy sources and plastic use will be reduced.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Beijing revs up preparations for Winter Games 1 month before start BEIJING -- Tuesday marked the one-month point prior to the start of the Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 New year, same prayers Morning visitors to Kanda Myojin shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, pray Tuesday, the first official business day after New Year's. A 60-year-old executive in the food industry in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward visited the shrine, believed to benefit businesses, as part of a group of seven from his company. It was…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Nagoya firm attempting to brew beer in space A Nagoya-based precision machinery maker is working on technology for brewing out-of-this-world beer. Eyeing a future when people will stay in outer space for longer periods than now, the company said it aims to make it possible to produce fermented foods on the International Space Station or off-planet environments.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 3 unpublished Shusaku Endo plays discovered Manuscripts of three unpublished plays by novelist and playwright Shusaku Endo (1923-1996) were recently found, the Nagasaki city government announced in late December. Endo is known for "Chinmoku" (Silence) and other works.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Chart a clear path to achieving virtuous economic cycle / Change companies' negative mindset Japan lost sight a long while ago of a virtuous economic cycle. In 2022, the country must ensure the recovery of the economy, which has been weighed down by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Regional banks to launch service for making bank transfers via smartphone app Regional banks plan to enhance customer service by introducing as early as summer a smartphone app for making person-to-person remittances.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 4, 2022 Plastic waste incineration in Southeast Asia driven by Japanese technology HANOI -- In Southeast Asia, where marine plastic pollution has become a serious problem, incineration facilities for plastic garbage are being constructed with Japan's assistance.