April 6, 2020
Eight major domestic carmakers are set to implement a large-scale production adjustment, suspending productions at some plants nationwide, following a slump in demand amid the new coronavirus global pandemic. The automakers will inevitably experience a severe blow to business performances and emp...
Among 66 people infected with the new coronavirus who died in Japan by the end of March, at least 70% were 70 or more years old, a Yomiuri Shimbun survey has found. Many of them died within about two weeks of the emergence of their initial symptoms, such as fever. The survey showed that elderly p...
Sakura trees bloom around Sasayama Castle in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo Prefecture, in this recent photo taken from the mayor’s office. Every spring since 2013, free access to this view of a thousand sakura had been available to the public, but the viewing event was canceled this year due to the corona...
Godmen, soothsayers and astrologers are much sought after in India at the time of the coronavirus pandemic. Astrology says the effects of Zodiac signs cause such mass distress. Now the believers claim...
Kobe Bryant’s resume has yet another entry to validate his greatness: He’s now, officially, a Hall of Famer. And he’s got plenty of elite company in the 2020 class, one that may be as glitzy a...
HIMEJI, Hyogo — Wagyu brand Kobe beef is popular overseas as well, especially among wealthy people. Starting with Macao in February 2012, the destination for exports of the Hyogo Prefecture produc...
The total number of cases in Tokyo now exceeds 1,000. More than 130 cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 118 on Saturday. <span style="fon...
The government will secure enough of the drug Avigan to treat 2 million people as part of its emergency economic measures to fight the spread of the new coronavirus, according to a draft of the measur...
The Self-Defense Forces must prepare to smoothly carry out various tasks to deal with infections. In an effort to strengthen border controls against the new coronavirus, Defense Minister Taro Kono...
Seven petitions have recently been found in which leaders representing about 1,000 Japanese nationals detained in Mongolia by the Soviet Union after the end of World War II appealed for their early re...
A temporary housing facility initially meant to hold police officers in charge of security at the Tokyo Games may instead be used for people infected with the new coronavirus, The Yomiuri Shimbun has ...
Since the nursing care insurance system was established, 20 years have passed and it can be said to have reached a major turning point. In the past, nursing care was carried out by family members, b...
NEW DELHI — A year has passed since the new residence status for laborers with specific skills was established under the revised Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law that took effect in A...
NEW YORK (AP) — New York secured a planeload of ventilators from China on Saturday, and Oregon was sending a shipment of its own to battle the coronavirus pandemic at its U.S. core, New York Gov. ...
The outline of the government’s comprehensive strategy for “6G,” which is expected to replace the current “5G” in the 2030s, has been revealed. By accelerating its development, the governme...
Amid a drop in the sales of eating establishments due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, many establishments are introducing a takeout option. Italian restaurant Bar U’Jadde, located in front of t...
The government has decided to include a ¥1 trillion aid package for the tourism industry in the emergency economic measures that will be compiled next week. The aid package is aimed at helping the...
The number of new coronavirus infections confirmed in Tokyo rose to 118 on Saturday. It was the first time that the daily number in the capital surpassed the 100 mark. The number of new cases had ...
As the new coronavirus continues to spread, major cities, including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, have fallen silent on Saturday as people were asked to refrain from going out this weekend as well. The ...
Govt plans 1 PC for every school student The government has decided to include about ¥230 billion for a project to provide a personal computer to every elementary and junior high school student in...
A special feature on NBA player Rui Hachimura, a Washington Wizards forward, appeared in Friday’s digital edition of the New York Times. The headline read, “For this N.B.A. Rookie, Reality TV Is a...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia sharply criticized Russia on Saturday over what it described as Moscow blaming the kingdom for the collapse in global energy prices, showing the ten...
WUHAN, China (AP) — With air raid sirens wailing and flags at half-mast, China on Saturday held a three-minute nationwide moment of reflection to honor those who have died in the coronavirus outbre...
As the new coronavirus continues to spread, major cities, including Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, have fallen silent on Saturday as people were asked to refrain from going out this weekend as well. The ...
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced at a press conference on Friday that the influenza medication Avigan, which is hoped to be effective against infectious diseases caused by the new coro...
The government is coordinating to provide ¥200,000 in cash per household as a measure for families and others facing income loss due to the spread of the new coronavirus, according to sources. The...
The public transportation system among other essential services that are necessary for the daily lives of residents will continue to operate in Tokyo even under a state of emergency, according to a p...
The outline of the government’s comprehensive strategy for “6G,” which is expected to replace the current “5G” in the 2030s, has been revealed. By accelerating its development, the governme...
A series of mass infections suspected to have been spread in hospitals have been reported in various parts of the country amid the outbreak of the new coronavirus. On Wednesday, 17 members of the m...
The government embarked on stepped-up containment measures, asking all people entering Japan from anywhere overseas to isolate themselves at home, or in their hotels or other accommodations, for 14 da...
What measures will be taken if the nation declares a state of emergency? The government should explain the steps in plain language prior to declaring an emergency to seek the public’s understanding....
Amid an expected increase in online classes for students due to the coronavirus outbreak, the three major mobile carriers — NTT Docomo Inc., KDDI Corp. and SoftBank Corp. — have decided to offer p...
The new schedule of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which were postponed until the summer of 2021, was “decided so it would align with political schedules,” Yoshiro Mori, the president of the To...
The Japan News has partnered with media startup inkl, a news service that curates articles from the world’s leading publishers for users to read on mobile devices. A selection of articles from The Japan News and The Yomiuri Shimbun is now available to read on inkl, which hosts titles from about 20 countries. 
SHIZUOKA CITY — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of “Mobile Suit Gundam” plastic models, which first hit the shelves in 1980. Manufactured at the Bandai Hobby Center plant in ...
The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO)’s 2020-2021 season will be led by Sebastian Weigle, his second season at the helm as the orchestra’s principal conductor. This season will have 46 co...
At this point, more and more stage performances and live concerts have been canceled following the government’s request to exercise self-restraint on holding events. With that in mind, livestreaming...
