Daily Infection Cases Remain High Across Japan

Daily infection cases remain high across Japan

The coronavirus continues to spread across Japan with Tokyo reporting 317 new cases on Wednesday. This marks the first time since late August that the capital's daily tally has exceeded 300.

New cases have topped 100 for the ninth day in a row. So far, more than 33,000 people have tested positive in the metropolis.

Nissan Dayz Promotion Puts Cats In Miniature Kei Cars In CafĂŠs Across Japan

Nissan Dayz promotion puts cats in miniature kei cars in cafés across Japan

While some carmakers appeal to dog lovers, Nissan is going all-in with cats, at least in Japan. The Yokohama-based company is teaming up with a chain of cat cafés across the country to promote the Nissan Dayz kei car.

If you're not familiar with cat cafés, they're essentially a coffee shop in which you sip your latte while surrounded by dozens of cats. It's supposed to deliver all the companionship and fun of cats without, you know, actually owning them. The concept began in Taiwan, blew up in Japan, and has made its way to the U.S. as well.

2021 Toyota Camry Gets Styling And Tech Updates Across The Lineup

2021 Toyota Camry gets styling and tech updates across the lineup

The 2021 Toyota Camry gains both visual and technology improvements in the new model year. It's not a full-fledged mid-cycle update, but the changes are welcome nonetheless.

Toyota added an XSE grade to the Hybrid trim to start. This brings the sportier suspension tuning and aggressive appearance package to the greenest of models. It's pictured in gray here, and if not for the blue Toyota logo and Hybrid badge, we'd never assume this model was the eco-focused one. It looks just like the XSE grade for the standard Camry, which gets an even bolder honeycomb style grille this year. If boring, hybrid-car looks were keeping you from going Camry Hybrid, Toyota appears to have a solution for that now.

Scorching Heat Across Japan

Scorching heat across Japan

Scorching heat across Japan has prompted authorities to warn against possible heatstroke.

The Meteorological Agency says temperatures have been rising from Friday morning due to a high-pressure system covering a wide area from Okinawa Prefecture in southern Japan through the northeast.

Scorching Heat Continues Across Japan

Scorching heat continues across Japan

Weather officials says they expect "dangerously" high temperatures of almost 40 degrees Celsius will continue across Japan through Sunday.

The Meteorological Agency says a high pressure system over western and eastern Japan increased temperatures on Saturday.

Coronavirus Cases Increasing Across Japan

Coronavirus cases increasing across Japan

Over 800 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Japan on Sunday. The cases are spreading not only in Tokyo but beyond its borders.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials reported 239 new infections in the capital. It's the sixth straight day that the figure for Tokyo has topped 200.

More Torrential Rain Expected Across Japan

More torrential rain expected across Japan

Heavy rain continues to fall across Japan. The risk of further floods and mudslides is high, as downpours have loosened the ground and damaged dikes in some areas.

Weather officials say an active rain front and a low pressure system extending over the Sea of Japan are destabilizing atmospheric conditions from the western part of the country to the northeast.

Temperatures Soar Across Many Parts Of Japan

Temperatures soar across many parts of Japan

Temperatures soared across most of Japan on Tuesday, with the mercury topping 35 degrees Celsius in southern and western regions.

The Meteorological Agency says clear skies brought by a high pressure system extending from western to northeastern Japan, combined with an influx of warm air from the south, have caused temperatures to soar.

Temperatures Soar Across Japan

Temperatures soar across Japan

Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius were observed in wide areas in Japan on Monday. Hot weather is also forecast on Tuesday.

Daytime highs rose to 33.4 degrees in Kofu City, west of Tokyo, and Kiryu City, north of the capital.

Fewer Weekend Outings Across Japan

Fewer weekend outings across Japan

Outings declined in most prefectures across Japan on the first Saturday since the government extended the state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo released pedestrian traffic data collected from its base stations, without identifying users.

Stormy Weather Expected Across Japan

Stormy weather expected across Japan

Japanese weather officials say stormy conditions are expected through Tuesday in most parts of the country. They advise caution for strong winds and heavy rain.

The Meteorological Agency says a low-pressure system and unstable atmospheric conditions are bringing strong winds and rain to many parts of western and eastern Japan.

Infection Spreads Across Japan

Infection spreads across Japan

Taking a closer look at the number of new infections. Tokyo has logged a record number of cases for the fourth day in a row. Suspected in-hospital infections are occurring in other prefectures.

In the capital, a record 197 coronavirus cases of infection were confirmed on Saturday alone, bringing the total to over 1,900.

Coming Of Age Day Celebrated Across Japan

Coming of Age Day celebrated across Japan

Young people in the Japanese city of Osaka have marked a rite of passage by climbing steps to the top of the country's tallest building.

Monday is Coming of Age Day, a national holiday that honors people reaching age 20, the legal start of adulthood in Japan.