Feb25th
IOC expects decision on overseas fans at Tokyo Olympics in April
Committee intends to make the call ‘as late as possible but as early as needed’
Japan’s worst ethics row since 1998 highlights government hubris
‘Hunter Biden scandal’ ignites controversy as PM Suga’s son comes under fire
US supports Japan’s sovereignty over Senkakus: Pentagon
Potential for ‘miscalculation’ cited as Beijing’s coast guard law raises risks
Tokyo 2020 chief says gender equality efforts as important as virus containment
Hashimoto replaced Mori, who quit after causing stir with sexist remarks
Feb24th
Japan agriculture board to rebuke six staff for ethics violation
Ministry will announce findings and penalties on Thursday
Japan officials reprimanded over scandal involving Suga’s son
Probe uncovers ethics code violations involving being treated to lavish meals
Suzuki chairman Osamu Suzuki to step down
Company plans for all new cars to be electrified from 2025 after iconic leader’s exit
Japan must address legal and practical gaps in maritime security
Aggressive Chinese presence in Senkaku waters requires careful response
Japan’s Sagawa to electrify entire minicar delivery fleet by 2030
Courier aims for 10% emissions cut to woo consumers and investors
Toyota builds smart city in Japan with eye on self-driving R&D
‘Woven City’ will repurpose old plant into living lab for mobility and other technologies
Top Japan travel agency JTB slashes capital to $1m in shock therapy
Move cuts tax burden to small-business level as travel slump drags on
US and allies to build ‘China-free’ tech supply chain
Exclusive: Biden to sign presidential order to bolster chip, battery and rare-earth industries
Feb23rd
Lavish dinners with Suga’s son trip up Japanese bureaucrats
11 face reprimands after probe uncovers the scope of wining and dining
WeWork co-founder Neumann nears settlement with SoftBank: source
Agreement to possibly include a nearly $500 million cut in his payout
Emperor feels grateful for strength of Japan people over pandemic
‘I look forward to a bright future’, he says
Hate kitty litter? Japan homebuilder has self-flushing solution
All-in-one system from Daiwa House fosters stress-free homes for $3,500
Number of births in Japan falls to record low in 2020
Deaths decline for first time in11 years
