AI-assisted piano allows disabled musicians to perform Beethoven
December 26, 2023 | 09:41
Inside the wood-panelled auditorium of one of Tokyo's most prestigious concert halls, 24-year-old Kiwa Usami presses just one index finger to the piano and summons the colossal swells of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, accompanied by an orchestra and choir.
Japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims
November 10, 2023 | 10:28
In a serene temple in the countryside near Tokyo, the sound of a priest's mobile phone breaks the silence.
Japanese investors highly appreciate Vietnamese property market
April 02, 2023 | 17:24
Representatives from around 180 Japanese businesses and investors on April 1 attended a Tokyo workshop on Vietnamese real estate, during which many of them highly appreciated the potential of Vietnam’s property market.
Unwavering support from Japan’s investors
November 30, 2021 | 10:00
Vietnam’s trade and investment ties with Japan are witnessing a new chapter for development, with both nations agreeing to further their cooperation in various sectors painted by strong fresh commitments.
PM arrives in Tokyo, beginning official visit to Japan
November 23, 2021 | 10:19
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Haneda airport in Tokyo on November 22 evening (local time), starting his official visit to Japan at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio.
Gymnasts target Olympic slots, SEA Games titles
January 08, 2021 | 16:52
Vietnamese athletes are working hard to secure a second slot in gymnastics at the coming Olympics in Tokyo this year.
Japanese PM confirms to visit Vietnam, Indonesia in mid-October
October 14, 2020 | 08:32
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who took office on September 16, has confirmed his destinations for the first overseas trip will be Vietnam and Indonesia.
Delayed and downsized, but will Tokyo Olympics be greener?
July 22, 2020 | 08:59
The delay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics forced by the coronavirus pandemic means next year's Games will be smaller and simpler, but will that make them more sustainable?
All Nippon Airways to resume Tokyo-HCM City route in August
July 16, 2020 | 08:46
All Nippon Airways Co. said on July 14 it will resume some international routes next month, including one connecting Tokyo and Ho Chi Minh City.
Young sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus in Japan
May 13, 2020 | 16:01
TOKYO: A 28-year-old sumo wrestler died in Japan on Wednesday (May 13) after contracting coronavirus and suffering multiple organ failure, becoming the ancient sport's first COVID-19 fatality, the national association said.
IOC asks member countries about coronavirus impact
March 22, 2020 | 10:33
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), under pressure to postpone this summer's Tokyo Games, is asking National Olympic Committees (NOCs) about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on athlete preparation.
Japan Olympic Committee official urges Tokyo 2020 delay
March 21, 2020 | 11:44
The Tokyo Olympics should be postponed, according to a senior member of the Japan Olympic Committee, adding her voice to a growing chorus calling for Tokyo 2020 to be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two more flights with COVID-19 cases announced
March 21, 2020 | 11:04
The Ministry of Health announced on March 20 night that it has identified two more flights with passengers carrying the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Japan welcomes Olympic flame as doubts swirl over Games
March 20, 2020 | 10:45
The Olympic flame arrives in Japan on Friday (Mar 20), with what should have been a joyous celebration dramatically downscaled as doubts grow over whether the Tokyo Games can go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cancellation or postponement of Olympics over coronavirus 'not mentioned' at IOC meet: Bach
March 05, 2020 | 16:18
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach insisted that the nightmare scenario of either cancelling or postponing the Tokyo Olympics was not discussed at a key meeting on Wednesday (Mar 4) despite the global spread of the deadly coronavirus.
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