News Experts concerned about continued strain on Tokyo medical system
"The infection situation remains critical," experts said at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government meeting for monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the capital.
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News News Japan reports record high 269 deaths from COVID-19
The capital confirmed 17,864 new cases Thursday, down 1,027 from a week before.
News Kishida urges Putin to stick with diplomacy to end Ukraine crisis
The prime minister said afterward that Japan opposes the use of force to change the status quo and will continue to monitor the situation with ...
News Beijing Olympics reports no new COVID-19 cases for the first time
"The daily COVID cases are falling, thanks to everyone strictly following the COVID prevention measures," said Huang Chun, a top virus-control official.
Japan and U.S. teams may receive torches instead of medals while Kamila Valieva’s doping case remains open
The torches are seen as placeholder gifts for the figure skaters who will leave the Olympics without their medals.
News Japanese man detained in Shanghai since December, Tokyo reveals
The detention deals a blow to relations between Japan and China as the two countries mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties.
Adam Rippon calls Kamila Valieva ruling ‘slap in the face’ to clean athletes
"This situation is super unfortunate and it's also unprecedented that someone with a failed doping test is allowed to compete in the Games," Rippon said.
News Spending on domestic tourism in 2021 lowest in 11 years
The number of domestic tourists in 2021 fell 9% to 267 million, also a record low, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
China’s gamble on a new Olympic strategy pays off in gold medals
China’s most successful Winter Olympics team ever is a motley lineup that includes the son of hockey legend Chris Chelios, a former child actor and ...
News Japan’s trade deficit soars to eight-year high as commodity imports soar
The growing trade deficit highlights Japan's vulnerability to soaring commodity costs and slowing demand from China as the economy there struggles to maintain momentum.