Japanese comic's death revives country's virus fears
Famed Japanese comedian Ken Shimura - described as 'Japan's Robin Williams' - has died aged 70 after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to his representatives.…
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New dates for Olympic Games confirmed for 2021
(CNN) The postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed. An agreement was reached on Monday after a call between…
Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics until 2021
(CNN) Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics until 2021. The Olympic torch procession sche…
Hong Kong and Tokyo airports are handling coronavirus very differently. Which one has it right?
(CNN) Passing through airports in Hong Kong and Tokyo this week highlighted the differences in the approaches of the two Asian hubs in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. If I was to la…
What the kimono's wide-reaching influence tells us about cultural appropriation
Allyssia Alleyne , CNN Written byRecently, the conversation around cultural appropriation in fashion has been unavoidable. They were the antithesis of the garments that defined European fashion,…
Japan's coronavirus infection rate could be 'tip of the iceberg' as experts call for more testing
Tokyo (CNN) Concerns are growing in Japan that the number of coronavirus cases could be higher than reported, with experts questioning the country's approach to testing as infection rates contin…
Japanese chef carves food into incredible pieces of art
(CNN) — It's easy to see why Takehiro Kishimoto, chef by day and food carving Instagrammer by night, has amassed a huge social media following. The Kobe-based Japanese chef has long be…
Tokyo Disney parks closing for two weeks over coronavirus
Tokyo/Hong Kong (CNN Business) Disney (DIS) is closing down its theme parks in Japan as the novel coronavirus outbreak in that country escalates. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will shut down on…
Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival had to import its snow this year
This lack of snow, combined with unusually warm weather, threw some wrenches in the plan for the snow festival organizers. This year, they had to source and tow snow from other towns to create 2…
Japan's first airport bathroom for dogs features self-cleaning 'pee pole'
(CNN) — Osaka's airport has just improved its facilities -- but not for its human travelers. A world-class dog rest area, which includes shower facilities and a "pee pol…