Relaxed measures in capital and several other regions will focus on early closure of bars and restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Five weeks before the Olympics, Tokyo’s state of emergency will be eased.
Japan’s latest outbreak is receding and vaccinations are slowly picking up, but health experts warn that the government must remain vigilant. ( read original story ...)
Japan Says China’s Military Strategy Unclear, of Serious Concern
Japan said on Thursday China's military intentions are unclear and its armed forces' rapid expansion is of serious concern, circumstances that require Europe, the United States and other Asian nations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Suga urges Japanese to watch Olympics on TV to prevent spread of COVID-19
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday called on the public to watch the upcoming Tokyo Olympics on TV to avoid the spread of COVID-19 infections, as the organisers debate whether to allow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Announces Easing of Virus Emergency Ahead of Olympics
Japan has announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas from next week, with new daily cases falling just as the country begins final preparations for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan medical adviser Omi to announce advice for holding Games on Friday
Japan's top medical adviser, Shigeru Omi, will hold an online news conference on Friday evening to brief on his and other medical experts' advice on how best to control the COVID-19 pandemic during ... ( read original story ...)
MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors, study reveals
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Interior Material Online Store “Zen interior” opened recently.
Wakodo Co Ltd announced today that it opened an online store Zen Interior for customers overseas There is more than 10 000 of Authentic Japanese products that you can buy such as Wallpaper Carpet ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Indonesian doctors ill despite Sinovac shots; Tokyo plans to lift emergency before Olympics
Indonesian doctors have Covid despite being vaccinated; Japan plans to lift Tokyo’s virus emergency on 20 June, one month before games; CureVac fails in pivotal trial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering Myanmar goalie’s asylum request
A member of Myanmar’s national soccer team who played a 2022 World Cup qualifier in Japan has refused to return home and is seeking asylum, a request the government was considering taking into account ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka ward gov’t shares list of workers refusing COVID-19 vaccinations with managers
A ward office in this western Japan city has made a list of employees who did not want coronavirus vaccinations and emailed it to managers in・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Tokyo plans to lift emergency before Olympics; Germany’s CureVac jab shows 47% efficacy
CureVac fails in pivotal trial; Japan plans to lift Tokyos virus emergency on 20 June, one month before games ... ( read original story ...)
David Florence ‘surprised’ Tokyo Olympics canoe selection was not reviewed
David Florence was "a little surprised" Great Britain's selection strategy for the Tokyo Olympics was not reviewed after the Games were delayed, with the Scot missing out. ( read original story ...)
Simple urine test may help early detection of brain tumors
A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors. Their findings have indicated that regular urine tests could ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 live updated: Tokyo set to lift state of emergency ahead of Olympics
Japan's slow vaccine rollout is gathering pace and infections are starting to fall but some kind of “quasi-emergency” will likely be in force during the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Experts agree to ease emergency curbs in Tokyo but warn of risks -minister
Japanese Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Thursday that a panel of government-appointed experts had approved a plan to downgrade the state of emergency in eight prefectures including Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)