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Tokyo

Lifestyle 3 years ago

A paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan bullet train

On Japan's bullet trains, dogs usually have to travel in a carrier, but on Saturday they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

Coffee, tea and nagging at Japan's anti-procrastination cafe

Writers facing deadlines head to Tokyo's Manuscript Writing Cafe with the understanding that they can't leave until their work is done. Oh, and there's prodding thrown in to make sure they buckle down and finish.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Japan, Philippines agree to boost security ties

It was the first so-called two-plus-two talks between the two US allies, both of which have overlapping territorial claims with Beijing.

Markets 4 years ago

Tokyo stocks open higher on eased fears over Ukraine

Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday extending Wall Street rallies on easing fears of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Art & Culture 4 years ago

Japan's 'invisible' disabled artisans fight for spotlight

In a trendy Tokyo neighborhood, customers browse the wares at Majerca, a shop stocked with handmade items from scarves to glassware, all produced by people with disabilities.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Indonesian cafe serves up local coffee to Tokyo's centre of hipness

An Indonesian coffee chain tries its luck in Tokyo's center of hip culture and new trends.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Japan's daily coronavirus cases top 1,000 for first time in 3 months

The nationwide cases stood at 1,268, according to a Kyodo News tally. In Tokyo, the metropolitan government confirmed 151 cases, marking the second consecutive day the count has hit triple digits.

Community 4 years ago

LGBTQ groups cheer Tokyo's same-sex partnership move as huge step forward

Same-sex partners will be able to register their relationship and gain some of the privileges enjoyed by married couples, such as being allowed to rent places to live together and gain hospital visitation rights.

World 4 years ago

Tokyo's daily COVID cases below 1,000 for first time since mid-July

The daily figure was down significantly from the 1,853 cases confirmed Sunday, although infection numbers tend to be lower on Mondays as fewer hospitals and clinics are open on weekends.

Health 4 years ago

Paralympics organisers tighten virus rules as cases surge

Tokyo Paralympics organisers said Sunday they were tightening virus rules, including upping testing and further limiting movement, as Japan battles a record wave of infections days before the opening ceremony.

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