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A senior communications ministry official — who played a key role in achieving one of Suga's major political goals — has admitted that he dined with executives of NTT.

Of Friday’s new cases in the capital, 63 were from people in their 20s, 49 people were in their 30s and 44 were in their 50s.

The government recommended extending by two weeks its virus state of emergency for the Tokyo region set to expire Sunday, trying to maintain a declining trend in infections as it looks to host the Olympics in about four months. The move was announced early Friday ...

Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin plan to hold so-called two-plus-two talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi.

Greenpeace said its own radiation surveys conducted over the last decade have consistently found readings above government target levels.

The actor's decadelong efforts to help survivors of the March 11 disaster include opening a cafe in Miyagi Prefecture and launching websites to solicit donations and words of encouragement.

Officials with influence over policy at the communications ministry have also admitted to dining with NTT President Jun Sawada, in a further violation of ethics policy.

With their hands already full, some municipalities are less prepared than others and many have been forced to put the issue on the back burner.

From fluffy mechanical seals and mechanical singing companions to devices that simply crave love and attention, the pandemic has boosted sales nationwide.