Japanese business giant SoftBank Group found about 0.4 percent of people tested positive for coronavirus antibodies in a survey it conducted. Having antibodies means that the person has contracted the virus in the past. (NHK)

Japan's money stock, or currency in circulation and bank deposits, rose at the fastest annual pace on record in May as companies hoarded cash to guard against slumping sales from the coronavirus pandemic, central bank data showed on Tuesday. (Japan Today)

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved detailed rules for a revised traffic law to tighten regulations on dangerous bicycle riding in Japan, amid the growing popularity of cycling for home delivery services due to the spread of the novel coronavirus. (Japan Today)

Japan’s public broadcaster NHK apologized Tuesday for its failed attempt to educate viewers on the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States after its video on anti-racial demonstrations came under fire for lacking context on racial injustice and police brutality that spurred such protests worldwide. (Japan Times)

The Japanese labor ministry says non-regular workers account for about 60 percent of people who have recently lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. (NHK)

Taxi operators across Japan hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic have launched hot meal delivery services to make up for their losses after the government allowed them to transport food for profit in April as a deregulation step. (Japan Today)

Temperatures rose across Japan on Tuesday with the mercury topping 30 C at more than 300 locations, the weather agency said. (Japan Today)

The Tokyo government said it confirmed 12 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, keeping the daily count under 20 for three consecutive days. (Japan Times)

A Tokyo yakatabune pleasure boat operator has resumed service after halting operations in mid-January due to a coronavirus outbreak among customers and employees. (Japan Times)

Wasao, an Akita dog who earned nationwide popularity for his unique looks, has died at age 13, believed to be equivalent to around the early 90s in human years, a support group said Tuesday. (Japan Times)

A 4-year-old girl fell to her death from the 18th floor of a high-rise apartment late Monday in southwestern Japan, police said. (Japan Today)

Shiori Ito, a journalist and symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement, sued cartoonist Toshiko Hasumi for damages on Monday for allegedly defaming her on Twitter. (Japan Today)

Temperatures soared across much of Japan on Monday. (NHK)

Universal Studios Japan reopened its doors Monday to annual pass holders living in Osaka Prefecture after the popular theme park was shut down for about three months due to the spread of the coronavirus. (Japan Today)

The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government sank 11 points from the previous month in June to 38% in a new Nikkei survey, matching the lowest level during his second stint in office. (Nikkei)

An estimated 1,000 people have taken to the streets in the Japanese city of Osaka, joining forces with protests around the world against racism. (NHK)

It goes without saying that a lot of people and businesses are struggling out there these days, but even among all that, it’s hard not to hear of Street Kart‘s recent fortunes and wince at least a little bit extra at their particular set of circumstances. (soranews24.com)

For concert promoter Hiromichi Hayashi, the live music business this year has been all but dead due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Nikkei)

The stock of large Pacific bluefin tuna, a popular fish for sushi but for which concerns remain over its depletion, has been projected to meet an international recovery target of around 40,000 tons by 2024, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday. (Kyodo)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 14 new coronavirus cases Sunday, marking the seventh strait day the number of new infections was in the double-digits, media reports said. (Japan Times)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will ask people working at nightclubs and similar entertainment establishments to regularly take coronavirus tests, Gov. Yuriko Koike said Sunday. (Japan Times)

Dozens of dead dogs and cats were found at a residence of an animal welfare volunteer in Yawata City on Friday, police said, reports NHK (June 5). (tokyoreporter.com)

Japan's health ministry has laid out a plan designed to shorten the time needed to put coronavirus vaccines into practical use. (NHK)

The Japanese minister in charge of coronavirus response and Tokyo governor are expected to discuss how to curb rising infections in Tokyo's nightlife districts. (NHK)

So let’s get this straight. We’re supposed to be out revving up the economy, while continuing to observe the prescribed “Three Cs” rule? No crowds, closed spaces or sitting in close proximity? That surely precludes many of Tokyo’s very best eating places. (Japan Times)