Doctor’s murder highlights home care challenges
Suzuki Junichi was a familiar face throughout his community in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo. For years, the 44-year-old doctor went above and beyond the call of duty to visit … Read More
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World’s Oldest Person Celebrates 119th Birthday at Japanese Retirement Home | Japan
The oldest person in the world celebrated his 119th birthday in Japan, saying he was determined to extend the record by one year. Kane Tanaka, who has a soft spot … Read More
Kyoto artists offer new year greetings
In the former capital of Japan, Kyoto, professional animators known as “geiko” and their apprentices known as “maïko” began to offer their wishes at the start of the New Year. … Read More
How dense is Kyoto now without international tourists? 【Photos】
We visit the best tourist sites, and are surprised at what we find. In recent years, Kyoto has been flare up under the pressure of overtourism, with traffic jams, bad … Read More
Relatives of abducted people seek help from Kishida
Relatives of Japanese nationals kidnapped in North Korea around 40 years ago have demanded the speedy return of their relatives. They made the request at a large rally on Saturday … Read More
Japan’s Oldest Airline: The History of Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines has been in business for over 70 years and has served as the country’s flag carrier for 68 of them. With hubs at Tokyo’s two main airports and … Read More
Station master Cat unveils clock for “Railroad Day”
Japan celebrated “Railroad Day” on Thursday, the anniversary of the opening of the country’s first railroad on October 14, 1872, between Shimbashi Station in Tokyo and Yokohama. The Wakayama Electric … Read More
Public baths redesigned for modern Japan
The public baths of Japan were once vibrant centers of public life. People visited the local sento as part of their daily routine, not only to get soaked, but to … Read More
Event at sea without a visit to the Northern Territories
Former residents of the Northern Territories of Japan and their families have held a memorial at sea as programs to visit the islands are canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Russia … Read More
Australian regulator denies Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
Australia’s competition regulator on Monday refused approval of an agreement between Qantas Airways Ltd. and Japan Airlines Co. to coordinate flights between Australia and Japan, saying it would reduce competition … Read More
EDITORIAL | HMS Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Japan strengthens cooperation to deter China
~~ ~ On September 4, the UK’s Carrier Strike Group led by its newest aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, docked at Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, and various other ports … Read More
Formerly bankrupt Japan Airlines raises $ 2.7 billion as Covid buffer
(Bloomberg) – Japan Airlines Co. plans to raise around 300 billion yen ($ 2.7 billion) through subordinated bonds and loans to bolster its capital in case the coronavirus pandemic hurts … Read More
Burbank Sister City committee opens student applications for 2022 Japan Travel
Burbank students traveled to Incheon, Korea in the summer of 2019 as part of the Burbank Sister City Committee student exchange program. (Photo courtesy of Sister City Burbank Committee) The … Read More
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Japan Airlines plans to raise $ 2.7 billion to strengthen finances
Japan Airlines (JAL) planes are seen, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at Tokyo International Airport, commonly known as Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, October 30, 2020. REUTERS / Issei … Read More
Heathrow Airport: Japan travel rules and restrictions, is it on the green list and can you fly to the Tokyo Olympics?
The Olympics have officially started, but it’s a year like never before, with hundreds of thousands of fans usually flocking to the host nation. Of course, that won’t be possible … Read More
Suicides among women on the rise in Japan amid pandemic
Recent figures show an alarming increase in female suicides in Japan. In May, 603 women committed suicide, up 21% from the same month last year. The year-over-year figure has now … Read More
Japan gives cautious welcome to visiting Olympians
The Australian softball team moves to Japan as the first overseas contingent to arrive for the Olympics. The 30 players and staff must navigate strict coronavirus protocols designed to keep … Read More
Japanese Airlines Consider Low-Cost Services To Drive Post-pandemic Growth
While uncertainty remains as to when – or if – travel demand will fully recover from the coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s two major airlines are positioning themselves to profit from any … Read More
Japan Airlines Reports $ 2.6 Billion Loss From Pandemic
Japan Airlines reported an annual net loss of $ 2.6 billion on Friday, but did not release a forecast for the current fiscal year, citing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. … Read More
The IOC chief’s visit to Japan in mid-May “very difficult”: the Tokyo Olympic director
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach’s planned visit to Japan in mid-May will be “very difficult” amid a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the country, the head of the Japanese … Read More
Japan Airlines reports $ 2.6 billion loss from pandemic – business
AFP Tokyo, Japan â— Fri May 7, 2021 2021-05-07 15:45 219 9a83ea3b2805adb41e1c26538e6e6292 2 Business Japan-Airlines, COVID-19, tourism, aviation-industry, loss To free Japan Airlines reported an annual net loss of $ … Read More
Australian regulator decides to block Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
Sydney – Australia’s competition regulator said on Thursday it would block a pricing, codeshare and scheduling deal between Qantas and Japan Airlines because it would likely result in higher fares … Read More
Japan Airlines Certified with Five Star COVID-19 Aviation Safety Rating by Skytrax
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been certified by Skytrax with a five-star COVID-19 aviation safety rating, becoming one of the few airlines in the world to achieve this distinction. The Skytrax … Read More
First visit by US ministers to Japan under Biden to focus on China
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region are expected to be at the center of concerns when two ministers in President Joe Biden’s administration travel to Japan for their … Read More
The first visit of US ministers to Japan under Biden will focus on China Australia Alaska Beijing Lloyd Austin Hong Kong
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region are expected to be front and center when two ministers from President Joe Biden’s administration travel to Japan for their first in-person … Read More
Sales of the Japanese travel agency HIS fell 80% in November-January. a quarter more viruses
Japan’s leading travel agency HIS Co. said on Monday that its sales fell 80.5% to 38.86 billion yen ($ 356 million) in the November-January quarter from a year earlier in … Read More
US Ministers Visit to Japan Under Biden to Focus on China’s Concerns | World news
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region are expected to be at the center of concerns when two ministers in President Joe Biden’s administration travel to Japan for their … Read More
U.S. Prime Ministers visit Japan under Joe Biden to focus on China
Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region are expected to be at the center of concerns when two ministers in President Joe Biden’s administration travel to Japan for their … Read More
Japan Airlines to reduce hiring of new graduates by 90% in 2022 amid pandemic
Japan Airlines Co. announced Thursday that it will reduce its hiring of new graduates by 90% in fiscal year 2022 from the number that joined JAL group companies last spring, … Read More
Japan travel campaign may partially resume after emergency is lifted
Japan will consider resuming its subsidy program to promote domestic tourism only in parts of the country, even if the current state of emergency over the novel coronavirus is completely … Read More
Xi’s visit to Japan not yet in planning stage, new envoy to China says
BEIJING – Tokyo’s new ambassador to Beijing said on Friday that the two sides have yet to set a date for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s long-delayed visit to Japan. “We … Read More
UPDATE 2-Japan Airlines Raises More Than Expected $1.8 Billion in New Share Sale
(Adds comments from company executives) TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Japan Airlines Co Ltd said on Wednesday it raised more than expected $1.8 billion in a share sale that was … Read More
Visit to Japan strengthens strategic ties with Prime Minister Morrison
Author: Shiro Armstrong, ANU Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to Japan today is no ordinary state visit. It is the first international trip of the year for Mr. Morrison and … Read More
Japan Airlines predicts annual net loss of more than $2.3 billion as pandemic justifies air travel
Tokyo: Japan Airlines said on Friday it had expected an annual net loss of more than $2.3 billion after the coronavirus pandemic brought air travel to a standstill around the … Read More
Xi has a first call with Suga; no mention of a visit to Japan
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Chinese President Xi Jinping did not discuss the postponement of Xi’s state visit to Japan during their first conference call on Friday … Read More
Australian Scott Morrison plans to visit Japan in November to meet Suga, report says
SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison plans to travel to Japan to meet the country’s newly elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as early as November, Australian media reported on … Read More
Asia today: fewer cases in Melbourne, Korea; Japan travels to the top
Melbourne, Australia – Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne, moved closer to easing tight lockdown restrictions after registering just 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. It was the second day in … Read More
Modi’s visit to Japan is a window India must use to improve its game against China
PM Narendra Modi with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe | PTI Text size: A- A + EEven though prime-time television remained busy – with dozens of ‘experts’ lively debating the unfortunate … Read More
Over 2 million. people used the Japan Travel Grants Campaign in the 1st month
More than 2 million people have used Japan’s travel subsidy campaign since its launch in July to revive a domestic tourism industry hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the … Read More
Japan’s travel subsidy campaign kicks off amid concerns over virus spread
Japan’s travel subsidy campaign began on Wednesday to help revive a domestic tourism industry hit by the novel coronavirus, but with Tokyo ruled out amid concerns of a resurgence of … Read More
Abe urged to rethink Xi’s visit to Japan by his own party, citing Hong Kong
TOKYO – Japan is expected to reconsider Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned state visit following Beijing’s decision to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, members of the ruling Liberal … Read More
Lone traveler wears hazmat suit aboard Japan Airlines flight to LA
A bizarre photograph has emerged showing a lone traveler clad in a hazmat suit boarding a virtually empty Japan Airlines international flight en route to Los Angeles amid the coronavirus … Read More
Japan Airlines cancels domestic flights
Japan Airlines will reduce domestic flight capacity by 48% between April 23 and May 6 in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Between April 23 and April 30, a total … Read More