The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Backlash in Osaka as ‘Dream Island’ leads race to open Japan’s first casino

Citizens’ groups concerned about development costs for ‘integrated resort’ as well as crime and gambling addiction

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2022

Karnataka mulls screening passengers from countries seeing Covid rise

BENGALURU: In the backdrop of the fourth wave of Covid-19 seen abroad with the spread of a new variant of concern (XE), the state government is considering issuing fresh guidelines for passengers coming from certain countries — China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the…

The Times of India · Apr 11, 2022

The overwork pandemic: Ashley Bloomfield's resignation highlights burnout on the COVID-19 front line

In Japan it’s known as karōshi. In China, guolaosi. The South Koreans call it gwarosa. The literal English translation is “death from overwork”.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2022

Today's rugby headlines as Welsh club rugby legend passes away and England winger suffers broken leg

Keep up to date with all the rugby news from around the world

Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022

New Zealand prime minister to visit Singapore, Japan

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to Singapore and Japan later this month, the government said Monday in a statement.

Reuters · Apr 10, 2022

Challenges for Asean

Over two years after the coronavirus emerged, countries across Asia are slowly beginning to recover. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.1% this year, from 3.2% in 2021. With 400 million people, or 59% of the population, fully vaccinated, many economies are well on the…

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022

Centara Osaka debut slated for July 2023

Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed a July 2023 opening date for Centara Grand Hotel Osaka.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022

Kishida denies Japan will soon resume tourist entry amid pandemic

TOKYO: Japan has no plan for now to resume the entry of foreign tourists to the country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday, as it has been bracing for a possible resurgence of the coronavirus.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022

63% of people with foreign roots in Japan questioned by police

TOKYO: A total of 62.9% of people in Japan with foreign roots were questioned by police over the past five years, preliminary results of a recent Tokyo Bar Association survey showed, with the group saying the outcome is evidence of biased behaviour by officers.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2022

Kyogo blows Matt O'Riley away as Celtic star admits returning hero has trait he's not seen before

The 27-year-old Japan international received a rapturous ovation as he returned during the 7-0 romp over St Johnstone.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022