May 4, 2020 China's Xian H-20 stealth bomber completes nuclear triad, could make debut this year China's newest supersonic stealth bomber -- which doubles the country's strike range and completes its nuclear triad--could be ready for rollout later this year but Beijing has purportedly been weighing the step and what it could mean for escalating regional tensions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.Â
May 1, 2020 Tokyo unveils robots that will serve coronavirus patients at hotels Tokyo aims to use robots to improve the mood and alleviate the work at hotels housing coronavirus patients.
April 24, 2020 Japanese mayor faces backlash over comment about women shoppers A Japanese mayor faced a backlash on social media after he suggested Thursday that men should go to the grocery store during the coronavirus outbreak because women take too long while shopping.
April 23, 2020 Nearly 50 workers on Costa Atlantica cruise ship in Japan test positive for coronavirus The ship anchored in Nagasaki months ago for repairs.
April 22, 2020 Tsunami could overwhelm Fukushima nuclear plant in future Japan earthquake, government panel says Towering waves could overwhelm the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan if another mega-earthquake struck the deep-sea trenches off the country's Pacific coast, a government panel said Tuesday.
April 19, 2020 Some Japan hospitals overwhelmed as nation tops 10,000 coronavirus cases Japan’s medical system has been struggling mightily under the strain of coronavirus, doctors and experts warn.
April 16, 2020 Japan to extend state of emergency to entire country: report Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly planning to extend Japan's State of Emergency to the entire country, roughly one month after he insisted the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games would go on as planned amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report on Thursday.
April 13, 2020 Japan's Abe slammed over 'stay home' coronavirus tweet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being slammed over his "stay at home" coronavirus tweet.
April 12, 2020 Japanese students protest schools reopening, despite sharp increase in coronavirus cases Students in eastern Japan are protesting the reopening of schools, even as the nation sees its single-greatest daily increase in coronavirus cases.Â
April 10, 2020 Tokyo Olympic CEO hints Summer Games in doubt for 2021 The chief executive of the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games said Friday he couldn't guarantee the sporting event will be held next year as the coronavirus continues to rapidly spread across the world.Â