Coronavirus latest: Japan fears second wave as Kyushu cases jump
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Japan
NTT keeps teleworking as the new norm in post-pandemic Japan
TOKYO -- Japan's vast NTT conglomerate will maintain the ratio of teleworking employees at 50% or higher for about 280...
Japan to shelve September school start at least until 2022
TOKYO -- Japan will likely forgo shifting to a September school year at least until 2022 as teachers and municipal...
Japan to ease rules on public funding for banks
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will make it easier for financial institutions to receive public funding in an effort to...
Coronavirus-hit Japan dumps high fashion for health and hygiene
TOKYO -- Japanese consumers are spending more on masks, cleaning products and personal sanitizers while sales of makeup and motion...
Japan to lift coronavirus alert in Tokyo and all areas
TOKYO -- Japan is set to lift the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures still on...
Brushing restraint aside, Uniqlo keeps doors open in Japan
TOKYO -- When Uniqlo reopened its flagship clothing store in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district on May 11 after a monthlong...
Japan moves forward with $1tn in new coronavirus relief
TOKYO -- The Japanese government has begun finalizing a coronavirus relief package of more than 100 trillion yen ($928 billion),...
Japan poised to lift coronavirus alert in Tokyo and all areas Monday
TOKYO -- Japan is leaning toward lifting the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures still on...
Japan poised to end coronavirus alert Monday, easing strain on Tokyo
TOKYO -- Japan is leaning toward lifting the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other prefectures still on...
