The world governing body for soccer, FIFA, has thanked Japan's national squad and Japanese supporters for cleaning up a changing room and the stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA posted on Twitter on Thursday a picture of the room used by the Japanese team, known as Samurai Blue. The room looks tidy and towels are neatly folded.
Japan's health ministry says 60,108 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed nationwide on Thursday. Officials say 130 people died from the virus.
The number of seriously ill patients increased by fifteen from Wednesday to 281 across the country.
In the World Cup, Japan pulled off its biggest upset since first appearing in the tournament back in 1998.
The Samurai Blue came from behind in Wednesday's Group E clash to defeat four-time champion Germany 2-1.
Soccer fans flocked around the famous scramble crossing near Tokyo's Shibuya Station after Japan beat Germany 2-1 in the World Cup in Qatar.
A university student said he watched the match at a nearby restaurant. The 20-year-old said he thought Japan might lose when Germany opened the scoring, and he was very happy the Samurai Blue prevailed.
Japan's soccer squad faces a crucial World Cup opener against four-time champions Germany. The Group E match is set for Wednesday in Qatar.
The Samurai Blue has a history of relying on first match results in the tournament.
A new variant of the coronavirus that was first detected in South Africa has been confirmed in Japan.
On Monday, the health ministry said it was found in a woman in her 30s who arrived at Narita Airport near Tokyo on December 19. She traveled from South Africa.
Toyota entered a new segment of the Japanese market by launching an electric two-seater named C+pod that makes kei cars look bloated. It developed the tiny hatchback exclusively for crowded urban centers.
Announced only for Japan, the C+pod stretches 98 inches long, 50 inches wide, and 61 inches tall. Put another way, it nearly fits in the eight-foot box that Ford makes available on the F-150. It's 8 inches shorter and 15 inches lower than a Smart ForTwo, and it's about the same size as the Citroën Ami unveiled earlier in 2020.
Japanese health officials had confirmed 2,390 new cases of the coronavirus as of 8:00 p.m. on Monday.
That brings the total number of infections to 224,478, including 712 on a cruise ship.
Japan and South Korea remain divided over the issue of people referred to as wartime comfort women, five years after the countries agreed to settle the issue.
In December 2015, Tokyo and Seoul confirmed that the issue was resolved finally and irreversibly.
NHK has learned that Japanese machinery maker IHI has developed technology to use ammonia as a fuel for thermal power generation, potentially cutting carbon dioxide emissions by more than half.
IHI has been working to develop technology for the "co-firing" of natural gas and ammonia. Ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide when burnt.
The Japanese government has suspended entry of non-resident foreign nationals to Japan to prevent the transmission of coronavirus variants.
The measure is taking effect on Monday and will continue through January 31. A similar restriction is already in effect for travelers from the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Japan's health ministry says it has confirmed the country's eighth case of infection with a new strain of the coronavirus.
The ministry says a Tokyo resident in her 50s tested positive for the variant on Sunday.
A total of 2,948 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed across Japan on Sunday.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 708 new cases, the highest-ever figure for a Sunday. The daily tally for the capital has topped 700 for the fifth straight day. The number of patients in serious condition reached 82, the highest since the state of emergency was lifted in May.
Officials across Japan had confirmed 2,948 new cases of the coronavirus as of 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
By prefecture, Tokyo reported 708 cases, Kanagawa 343, Osaka 233, Aichi 216 and Saitama 211.