Tokyo residents told to stay home during holiday
Tokyo’s governor on Wednesday urged residents of the Japanese capital to stay at home during an upcoming four-day holiday weekend, as the number of new local coronavirus cases surged.
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Tokyo on top alert over COVID-19
Tokyo is on its highest coronavirus alert level after a spike in new cases, the city’s governor warned Wednesday, as experts said the rising infections were a clear “red flag”.
Tokyo governor Koike cruises to second term
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike declared victory in Sunday’s vote to elect the leader of one of the world’s most populous cities and immediately vowed to step up the fight against a recent coronavirus resurgence.
Olympics, virus dominate Tokyo governor vote
The postponed Olympics and a worrying second surge in coronavirus cases are the main issues as Tokyo voters elect a governor on Sunday to run one of the world’s most populous cities.
Half of Tokyo residents oppose Olympics in 2021: poll
Just over half of Tokyo’s residents don’t think the postponed 2020 Olympics should be held next year, backing either a further delay or outright cancellation because of fears over the coronavirus, according to a poll published Monday.
Travelling fans fear being victims of greed after Olympic postponement
Thousands of fans planning to travel to the Olympics in Tokyo face uncertainty over flight refunds and reimbursements from hotels.
‘No way we can hold it’: Tokyo reacts to talk of Olympic delay
The Olympics rings are up and the cute wide-eyed mascots are plastered across billboards and commuter trains, but people in Tokyo are increasingly convinced the Games won’t happen this summer.
Tokyo to ‘strengthen testing’ for coronavirus before Olympics
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike promised Sunday to implement “thorough measures” to protect people from the deadly coronavirus in the run-up to this summer’s Olympic Games.
Tokyo unveils heat-busting stadium, 7 months before Olympics
Tokyo formally unveiled its 60,000-seater main Olympic Stadium.
Midnight Diner: Tokyo stories with n-oodles of confession
They call it ‘Midnight Diner’. Master, a mysterious figure who runs a small restaurant located within Tokyo’s hidden lanes, ushers in both his customers and audiences into with the same line at the start of every episode.
Defiant governor says Olympic marathon should stay in Tokyo
Tokyo’s governor insisted Wednesday she still wants to see the Olympic marathon held in the capital next year, despite plans to move the event to northern Japan over heat concerns.
King Sihamoni leaves for Tokyo
King Norodom Sihamoni leaves for Tokyo to attend the enthronement of new Japanese emperor Naruhito.
Terrace House is back and better than ever
TERRACE House is back and this time the show goes back to its roots in Tokyo, hence the title Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020.
To Tokyo for a brush with fame
It was the paint brush that held Chea Chunglong in awe while everybody else were transfixed with the blackboard during classes.
One year countdown to Tokyo 2020 begins
When Tokyo was awarded the rights to the 2020 Olympics in Buenos Aires six years ago, it was hoped Japan’s reputation for efficiency and the bid’s promise of a “compact games” could ensure a smooth buildup to the event.
Tokyo governor says Olympics worth the cost
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike yesterday defended the cost of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games, saying the Paralympics in particular would build a legacy by creating better accessibility for Japan’s rapidly aging society.
Asia must stand united – Hun Sen
PM calls for unity among Asian leaders to face challenges in the region, including the rise of populism and protectionist policies.
Hun Sen departs for Future of Asia conference in Japan
Prime Minister Hun Sen leaves the Kingdom for a four-day visit to Tokyo.
Hun Sen off to Tokyo to attend conference
PM goes to Japan to attend Future of Asia conference and meet Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
Hun Sen to visit Japan, attend Future of Asia conference
PM to visit Japan to attend the 25th Int’l Conference on the Future of Asia.
Hun Sen to attend international conference in Tokyo on Wednesday
Prime Minister Hun Sen is due to pay his three-day visit in Japan to attend the 25thInternational Conference on the Future of Asia and a series of events in Tokyo from Wednesday to Friday.
Tokyo set for more budget cuts
Tokyo 2020 can make further reductions to its budget, a top Olympic official said yesterday, despite some sports associations voicing concerns that cost-cutting could harm the running of the Games.
Gov’t aims for 300,000 Japanese visitors by 2020
Cambodia aims to attract more than 300,000 Japanese tourists a year by 2020.
KlapYaHandz for Cambodia Festival in Japan
KlapYaHandz Music Record embodied Cambodian Hip-Hop music in Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan for Cambodia Festival on May 3 to 4, 2019.
Japan struggles with English-language signs ahead of 2020 Olympics
Less than 18 months ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, visitors are still struggling to comprehend the “Japlish” that the locals say is completely understandable.
Japan’s pivotal local elections will have an impact on national politics
In Japan’s forthcoming quadrennial unified local elections there will be 1,000 separate elections. More than 230 political heads, such as prefectural governors and city and town mayors, will be elected by direct vote along with some 15,000 prefectural and municipal assembly members.
Japan Olympic chief to step down
Japanese Olympic Committee chief says he will step down from his position when his term ends in June.
Daily publisher Bernard Krisher dies at 87
Bernard Krisher, former publisher of The Cambodia Daily newspaper, dies in Tokyo.
Japan’s Netflix contender bets on youth-driven viral hits
12 teen models with cutesy nicknames are waiting nervously to find out who has won.
2020 can be a springboard: Tokyo Governor
The 2020 Olympics can “usher in a new Tokyo” and, along with the Rugby World Cup.
