Tokyo, Osaka Report More Than 200 New Cases

Tokyo, Osaka report more than 200 new cases

The coronavirus continues to spread in Japan, with several prefectures reporting more than 100 cases on Tuesday.

The daily tally in Tokyo topped 100 for 8 days in a row. The number of cases tends to be low on Monday and Tuesday because fewer virus tests are conducted over weekends.

Don't Hold Your Breath For More Microsoft Titles On The Nintendo Switch

Don't Hold Your Breath For More Microsoft Titles On The Nintendo Switch

Then there were Xbox exclusive tiles like Cuphead and Ori and the Will of the Wisps that eventually made their way to the Switch, but it seems that maybe moving forwards, we probably shouldn’t hold our breath when it comes to expecting more Microsoft or Xbox titles arrive for Nintendo’s console.

This is according to Microsoft’s Phil Spencer who during an interview with Kotaku, said that considering titles for the Switch on a case-by-case basis is not sustainable. He notes, “In order to really support it, I would want a full Xbox ecosystem somewhere. And that probably means things like Live and Game Pass and stuff.”

2021 Infiniti Qx50 Adds More Features And Gets A Higher Price

2021 Infiniti QX50 adds more features and gets a higher price

The 2021 Infiniti QX50 is out, and Infiniti has made a couple changes of note. Most of them are equipment related, but the luxury crossover's price is going up this year, too.

A base QX50 Pure is $700 more expensive this for 2021, with the new total being $38,975. That gets you the front-wheel-drive model. If you want all-wheel drive, that'll be another $2,000. For your extra coin, Infiniti has added a Wi-Fi hotspot, acoustic laminated front side glass, rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags and a new automatic emergency call system for when the vehicle is involved in a collision. All those features are standard across every QX50.

Japan Stadium To Have More Spectators In Test

Japan stadium to have more spectators in test

Officials of Kanagawa Prefecture, west of Tokyo, are planning to conduct an experiment at a baseball stadium to see how their coronavirus measures will work when the number of spectators exceeds the limit currently set by the central government.

The number of spectators at venues that can accommodate more than 10,000 people is now capped at 50 percent of capacity. Those venues include soccer and baseball stadiums.

Akaba: Govt. To Spend More On Tourism Campaign

Akaba: Govt. to spend more on tourism campaign

Japan's tourism minister has announced that the government will allocate additional funds to its tourism campaign, aimed at boosting the pandemic-hit economy.

The move comes after some travel websites became unable to give a promised level of discounts.

Govt. Wants More Men To Take Paternity Leave

Govt. wants more men to take paternity leave

Japan's labor and welfare ministry has started studying ways to encourage more men to take paternity leave.

A ministry survey last year showed that 7.48 percent of eligible men took paternity leave compared to 83 percent of women.

Suga Explains More On Science Council Rejections

Suga explains more on Science Council rejections

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has explained more about the government's decision last week to reject six candidates for the Science Council.

On Friday, he said a list of nominees he received did not include those who were rejected. He stressed the procedure has been completed, and that he does not intend to reconsider.

2021 Infiniti Q50 Detailed With More Safety Equipment And New Trim

2021 Infiniti Q50 detailed with more safety equipment and new trim

Details for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 are out, and while it's largely the same sedan as it was last year, Infiniti made some notable improvements. For starters, Infiniti made its suite of driver assistance equipment standard. This includes blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, 360-degree camera with moving object detection, parking sensors, backup collision assist and auto high-beams. It's a fairly comprehensive package that many luxury brands would make you pay a pretty penny for.

Additionally, Infiniti is adding a Sensory trim level for 2021. It's equipped with the 300-horsepower version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Infiniti also equips it with sport design front and rear fascias, leather sport seats, black open pore wood interior trim, black headliner and pillars and a 16-speaker Bose audio system. Both the Sensory and Red Sport 400 gain power-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors in the new year, too.

Elderly In Japan To Gain More Access To Pcr Tests

Elderly in Japan to gain more access to PCR tests

Japan's government will offer subsidies to make coronavirus testing more available to elderly people and those with pre-existing conditions.

The health ministry has decided to cover up to half the cost when local governments carry out PCR or antigen tests for persons in either of the two groups.

Ldp Group: Japan Needs More Control Of Senkakus

LDP group: Japan needs more control of Senkakus

A group of lawmakers from Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party says it will urge the government to step up the function of its control over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Japan controls the islands. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory, in terms of history and international law. It says there is no issue of sovereignty to be resolved over them.