Geopolitics COVID-19 wave looms in Japan after case numbers nearly double By Keith Preston on June 16, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) Top News Stories Why Kishida decided not to call a snap election — yet The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision. BOJ maintains ultraeasy policy, but governor hints at surprises to come After his second meeting as chief, Kazuo Ueda said that in order to deal with the changing economic environment, “a certain degree of surprise may … COVID-19 wave looms in Japan after case numbers nearly double The average number of patients at each reporting facility was 5.11, up from 4.55 in the previous week and from 2.63 between May 8 and … Japan’s top court holds hearing on transgender woman’s bathroom restrictions The resulting ruling on the case, which will mark the first time the Supreme Court has weighed in on the working environment for sexual minorities, … Tokyo stocks end at 33-year highs after BOJ keeps ultralow rates in place The 225-issue Nikkei stock average ended up 220.59 points, or 0.66%, from Thursday at 33,706.08, its highest close since March 9, 1990, when Japan was … U.S. airman who leaked files is indicted on charges of mishandling secrets Jack Teixeira’s disclosures have bared rifts between the United States and its allies and given Russia information about intelligence-gathering methods. Other Stories News U.S. nuclear sub arrives in South Korea after North sends missiles into Japan EEZ The 18,000-ton USS Michigan submarine, which can conduct strike missions using Tomahawk cruise missiles, docked at a naval base in Busan as part of a … Opinion Budgets are the real test of Kishida’s leadership For the government to balance the budget while increasing spending on defense, child care and the elderly will require hard choices. Life Marimekko designer Fujiwo Ishimoto returns to his roots in Ehime When I arrive at the flagship store of Mustakivi in Dogo, Ehime Prefecture, I’m greeted silently by 82-year-old Ehime-born designer Fujiwo Ishimoto. He unlocks the … Sports Lions slugger David MacKinnon embraces positivity during first season in Japanese baseball Baseball is an unforgiving sport. Perseverance is not just a good quality for a hitter — it is essential. There is no other way to … News Putin admits shortcomings as Ukraine presses counteroffensive The Russian leader said his military had lost 54 tanks since Ukraine’s drive began last week — the first time the Kremlin has admitted losses … News Seoul holds firm as Beijing slams South Korea for moving closer to U.S. Long wary of alienating China, the push by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to build closer security and economic ties with Washington and Tokyo has … Attack the SystemTweetMore Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Geopolitics, Health and Medicine