Fear in salons and barber shops as Japan deems haircuts "essential"
"However scrupulous our sanitation, don't they understand we can't completely guard against infection?" said one nervous barber.
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U.S. warns Americans to leave Japan as COVID-19 cases rise fast
Strongest message to date from U.S. Embassy comes as experts warn Japan could be heading for a surge in new coronavirus infections.
Beach volleyball star reacts to Olympics being postponed
Kerri Walsh Jennings said she still plans to compete in 2021.
Sudden spike in new Tokyo virus cases brings dire warning for Japan
Tokyo governor asks neighboring regions to help her lock down a region home to about 40 million people, as experts warn "rampant" infections "highly likely" in Japan.
Number of car accidents caused by elderly drivers is skyrocketing in Japan
A bill approved this week would force drivers 75 and over who have driving offenses on their records to pass a road test when they renew their licenses.
Watch Simone Biles master the art of axe throwing
Is there anything Simone Biles can't do?
Mayoral candidate says London can host 2020 Olympics
"We have the infrastructure and the experience," Shaun Bailey said. "And due to the #coronavirus outbreak, the world might need us to step up."
International Olympic Committee bans political protests by athletes
The IOC is making it clear: No taking a knee, no political hand gestures and no disrespect during medal ceremonies.
Carlos Ghosn may have escaped arrest in double bass case
The former Nissan chairman was being held on financial misconduct charges when he fled Japan and ended up in his native Lebanon.
Pope Francis brings anti-nuclear message to Japan
Pope Francis arrived in Japan Saturday after spending three days in Thailand
Toll from typhoon in Japan, both human and material, keeps rising
Official death toll nears 60, with about 20 people still listed missing and 34,000 homes without power
Death toll climbs as Japan digs out from monster typhoon
Typhoon Hagibis dropped about 3 feet of rain on some areas, sparking dangerous floods and mudslides that have killed dozens and left almost 20 still missing
Japanese rescuers continue search efforts in Hagibis' wake
Media put death toll at 36 with 16 people missing after as much as 39 inches of rain in 48 hours with more rain in forecast
At least 5 dead and 15 missing as Typhoon Hagibis slams Japan
Typhoon Hagibis is forecast to be Japan's worst typhoon in six decades
Typhoon Hagibis brings vivid purple sky to parts of Japan
As people in Japan braced for a powerful typhoon Friday night, they looked up to see a strange phenomenon — a bright purple sky
Japan braces for monster typhoon bearing down on Tokyo area
Typhoon Hagibis is expected to hit this weekend and dump more than two feet of rain
Naomi Osaka gives up U.S. citizenship to play for Japan in Olympics
Japanese law requires dual-nationality citizens to choose one at the age of 22 — and Osaka is choosing Japan
Riding the rails: How the U.S. lags far behind Japan
In our series "World of Motion" Michelle Miller and Ramy Inocencio compared American and Japanese commutes, and engage in a high-speed rail race
Japan is going wild for luxury toilet paper, even at $12 per roll
The country that brought the world the high-tech toilet has made another contribution to lavatory luxury — and it's bunny rabbit-soft
Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals are made from recycled electronics
The Olympic medals are made from precious metals extracted from recycled electronics and melted down
Bruce Springsteen's daughter an Olympic equestrian hopeful
Springsteen is currently ranked fifth in the nation for equestrian show jumping and hopes to secure a spot on 2020's U.S. Olympic team
Women Political Leaders Summit 2019
The WPL Summit 2019, co-hosted in Tokyo by the House of Representatives of Japan, brings together female government ministers and parliamentarians from all over the world
Man with knives attacks schoolgirls at bus stop outside Tokyo
Reports say three people were killed including at least 1 girl and the attacker, who stabbed himself, and 17 others were wounded
Trump says U.S. is not seeking regime change in Iran
President Trump continues his 4-day state visit to Japan, discussing issues including North Korea, trade and Tehran with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Trump awards special trophy at prestigious sumo event in Japan
Shoes aren't permitted in the sumo ring, but Mr. Trump wore dark-colored slippers
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Medical plane missing near Nantucket with 6 on board, authorities say
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