Japan has decided to lift the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and Osaka on Sunday, June 20 but will continue to impose curbs under a “quasi-emergency” which will be less strict than the existing restrictions. The decision comes ahead …

In light of the continued spike in COVID-19 cases, Japan is planning to extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas by about three weeks until June 20, less than two months before the Summer Olympics open. The state …

The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for Japan’s tourism industry. Japan was expecting an influx of big-spending foreign travelers in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The sporting extravaganza was postponed for a year; however, it …

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is all set to manage Rosewood Miyakojima on Mikayo Island in the Okinawan archipelago, Japan, as appointed by Mitsubishi Estate. The property is set to open in 2024. The 55-villa, ultra-luxury resort will represent the first Rosewood …

Japan has decided to declare “short and powerful” states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures, as informed by a cabinet minister. The decision has been undertaken as the country struggles to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases …

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck north-eastern Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for Miyagi prefecture that was later lifted around an hour after the strong quake. No immediate casualties or damage …

The resurgence of COVID-19 cases across Japan in winter season and the delay in mass inoculation process are likely to reduce the gains expected for the local economies during Tokyo Olympics, thereby delay the economic recovery of Japanese cities in …

Japan should aim to re-establish its domestic travel incentive program as soon as March to support its tourist industry, said a senior ruling party official, although a study last month indicated that the campaign might have spread the corona virus. …

The Japanese cabinet approved draft laws to strengthen coronavirus restrictions on Friday, a move that could threaten rule-breakers with fines and prison sentences for the first time since the corona virus outbreak began, as the country plans to start rolling …

A very strong winter storm swiped the west coast of central Japan from late last week into the weekend and covered some areas with more than 3 feet of snow (about 1 meter). According to the latest reports by the …