Has Japan Dodged The Coronavirus Bullet?

But against this backdrop of apparent success, critics say the true extent of the crisis in Japan is unknown given relatively low rates of testing. As of May 11, the health ministry said there had ... ( read original story ...)

Japan preps ice-cold face masks for summer heat

Medical fears of a heat stroke pandemic during Japan’s hot and humid summer months are prompting a rush to develop face masks that keep the wearer cool. About 1,000 people die from heat stroke every ... ( read original story ...)

The real problem with the cruise industry

Cruise ships have garnered unprecedented global news media attention in 2020. But little of it has been favorable. In February, Diamond Princess was forced to quarantine in Yokoha ... ( read original story ...)