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JAPAN
Sep 27, 2022

Japan's COVID-19 herd immunity near 90% after omicron wave, study shows

People in Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa Prefecture got most of their immunity through contagion amid high case counts in those areas, researchers found.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 26, 2022

Long burdened by costly funerals, Japan embraces simple goodbyes

While much of the recent decline was due to people opting for small-scale ceremonies to avoid the spread of COVID, many say the change is both overdue and unlikely to be fully reversed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2022

ANA to increase international flights as Japan's borders fully reopen

COVID-19 hit Japan's tourism industry hard — there were only about 246,000 foreign visitors last year, compared with a record 31.9 million in 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022

Japan to stop Myanmar military training over executions

The decision to continue training military personnel after Myanmar's 2021 coup was heavily criticized by rights groups.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2022

Japan's Kirin in talks to further invest in Indian craft beer maker Bira

Craft beer sales are on the rise in India as younger, affluent consumers in big cities choose brands and pubs that make lighter brews and promise fresher ingredients.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2022

South Korea says leaders' summit with Japan still on

Japan's conservative Sankei Shimbun daily reported late Saturday that Tokyo was working to postpone the meeting, citing multiple Japanese government officials.
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2022

Japan may launch nationwide travel discount program in the fall

The program would expand the existing one offering discounts and coupons for travel within local regions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2022

Japan health ministry backs Pfizer and Moderna omicron boosters

Pfizer's omicron booster can be administered to people age 12 and over, while Moderna's is limited to those 18 and above, the panel advised.
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 9, 2022

What you need to know as Japan prepares to roll out new COVID vaccines

The drive featuring shots that target the omicron subvariant will start later this month and go into full swing in October and November.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2022

Russia conducts military drills on islands claimed by Japan

The drills on the islands come in defiance of a warning from Tokyo that the actions are incompatible with its position and totally unacceptable.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2022

Elderly to be first in line when Japan rolls out improved COVID shots

The vaccines will be available to seniors from mid-September or later, and this will be expanded from mid-October to people 12 or older who have received at least two shots.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2022

Births hit record low in Japan with fewer than 400,000 in January-June period

The decline is believed to reflect people tending to avoid marriage and pregnancy due to uncertainties about the future amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2022

Russia to hand over three bodies found after tour boat sinking to Japan

A Japan Coast Guard ship is expected to visit a port in Korsakov on Sakhalin island in September or later to pick up the bodies.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 22, 2022

With COVID-19 cases still high, Japan debates how best to monitor them

The present system is being reviewed by health authorities, as it places an enormous administrative burden on medical institutions.

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