National Aug 3, 2021

Germany and Hong Kong now recognize Japan’s vaccine passports

Ten regions and countries in total have been newly added to the list of places where holders of the document can enter with eased restrictions.

National Aug 3, 2021

Japan’s revised quarantine measures to take effect Thursday

The changes apply to people arriving from five countries and several Russian regions, as well as three American states.

National Aug 2, 2021

Belarusian Olympic sprinter receives humanitarian visa from Poland

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought asylum after she narrowly avoided being forced to board a plane back to her home country following her criticism of Belarus coaches.

National Jul 26, 2021

Uneven start for rollout of Japan’s vaccine passports

Local governments are taking different approaches to the document, meaning some people can get theirs on the spot while others have to wait at least a week.

National | EXPLAINER Jul 22, 2021

Japan's vaccine passports: Here's what you need to know

With applications for the documents accepted from Monday, details have been set out on how to apply and where the passports can be used.

National Jul 22, 2021

Director of Olympics opening ceremony sacked over past Holocaust joke

The new scandal is a further drag on public enthusiasm toward the Games, which have already drawn strong opposition amid concerns about coronavirus infection risks.

National Jul 22, 2021

With delta surging, Japan tightens quarantine protocols

Border measures will be tightened from Saturday for Myanmar and several other areas, including some U.S. states and regions in Russia, while others will see protocols eased.

National Jul 21, 2021

Japan's vaccine passport to initially be valid in five countries

The government reportedly plans to expand the number of countries to around 30 and is currently negotiating with several nations.

National Jul 15, 2021

The latest changes to Japan’s quarantine measures: July 15

As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve worldwide, Japan has again revised its quarantine measures by tightening measures for some arrivals and relaxing them for others.

National Jul 13, 2021

Japanese police confirm death of missing British teacher in Yokohama

While the discovery of Alice Hodgkinson’s body had made headlines in the British media, Kanagawa police had remained silent on the issue, as the investigation was ongoing.