Tokyo prosecutors have obtained a new arrest warrant for former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn for suspected violation of the immigration control law.
Prosecutors say Ghosn illegally left Japan on a private jet on the night of December 29 without going through departure screenings. He flew from Kansai International Airport in western Japan to Lebanon via Turkey.
Tokyo prosecutors have obtained a fresh arrest warrant for former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn on suspicion of violations of the immigration control law.
Ghosn is suspected of fleeing Japan for Lebanon on a private jet late last year without going through immigration checks. He was out on bail in Japan after being indicted on charges of financial misconduct.
A number of countries are working to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Here in Tokyo, a government-chartered plane carrying about 200 Japanese nationals has landed at Haneda Airport.
Health ministry officials say passengers are receiving medical exams on board.
A number of countries are working to evacuate their citizens from Wuhan, the Chinese city at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. In Tokyo, a government-chartered plane carrying about 200 Japanese nationals has just landed at Haneda Airport.
The Boeing 767 took off from Wuhan on Wednesday morning. Japanese officials plan to charter additional flights. They say about 650 people in Wuhan have indicated they want to return to Japan.
A group of experts are urging the Japanese government to take steps to ensure cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
The experts for the communications ministry compiled an emergency proposal in a meeting on Monday, amid concerns over a surge in cyberattacks targeting the country during the Games.
Weather forecasters say central Tokyo may be blanketed with snow from Monday evening through Tuesday. They are warning of traffic disruption and icy roads.
Meteorological Agency officials say a low-pressure system and a high-altitude cold air mass are expected to bring snowfall to wide areas around the Tokyo Metropolitan area.
Nikkei index has been tumbling due to concerns about the impact of the new coronavirus.
The key gauge lost about 500 points, or more than 2 percent at one stage on Monday morning.
Weather officials are forecasting snow in the greater Tokyo area from Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Even a little amount of snow could disrupt traffic in urban areas if it accumulates on roads and railway tracks.
A low-pressure system and a high altitude cold air mass are expected to bring snowfall to wide areas around Tokyo.
A huge monument featuring the Olympic symbol has been lit up in Tokyo six months before the Japanese capital hosts the Games.
A ceremony was held on Friday in Tokyo's Odaiba area attended by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, Yasuhiro Yamashita.
With just six months to go before the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, organizers are busy compiling contingency plans.
The organizing committee for the Games is facing the challenge of preparing against natural disasters and other emergencies, as the country last year suffered huge damage from a series of typhoons.
The Japanese government says the amount it has spent directly related to running the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics has so far reached 277.7 billion yen, or about 2.5 billion dollars.
The figure is for the period starting in fiscal 2013, when Tokyo was selected as the host city, until fiscal 2020 beginning in April.
Friday marks six months before the world descends upon Japan for the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In a span of 17 days, thousands of athletes will compete in a record 339 events across 33 sports.
Preparations are gaining momentum. The new National stadium officially opened on New Year's day. Built inside Tokyo's urban greenbelt, it's earned the nickname "the stadium in the forest."
It's been announced that HYDE has penned the image song for 'Tokyo Marathon 2020.'
After meeting and discussing with 'Tokyo Marathon' race director Hayano Tadaaki, HYDE wrote a song titled "BELIEVING IN MYSELF." More details on the song will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!
The last train schedules in and around the Japanese capital will be extended by up to two hours during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Some events at the 2020 Games will end after 11 p.m. As a measure to allow spectators to get home easily from venues, the Tokyo Metropolitan government, the Olympic organizing committee and 19 railway operators agreed to extend the train service hours.