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Budget talks overshadowed as more issues pile up for Suga

National / Politics Feb 5, 2021

Budget talks overshadowed as more issues pile up for Suga

by Satoshi Sugiyama

There is mounting pressure on the prime minister on issues ranging from a potential ethics violation involving a family member to sexist remarks by the Tokyo Games chair.

Japan conveys 'strong concerns' to China over coast guard law

National Feb 3, 2021

Japan conveys 'strong concerns' to China over coast guard law

In the high-level consultation on maritime affairs involving senior bureaucrats from the two countries, Japan "firmly urged" China to exercise restraint in its actions.

AstraZeneca to produce 90 million COVID-19 vaccine shots in Japan

National / Science & Health Jan 28, 2021

AstraZeneca to produce 90 million COVID-19 vaccine shots in Japan

The British company confirmed to the health ministry it will make the bulk of the vaccines within Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato told reporters.

Japan scrambles to deny reports that Olympic cancellation is possible

National Jan 17, 2021

Japan scrambles to deny reports that Olympic cancellation is possible

Chief Cabinet Secretary's assurances came after Reuters quoted Japan's administrative and regulatory reform minister, Taro Kono, as saying the fate of the games "could go either way."

Japan bars entry for new arrivals and business travelers due to new COVID-19 strains

National | FYI Jan 14, 2021

Japan bars entry for new arrivals and business travelers due to new COVID-19 strains

by Magdalena Osumi

Authorities will name and shame returnees who breach quarantine restriction, and rescind the residency status of foreign nationals if they fail to adhere to controls.

Japan joins world in voicing concern over U.S. Capitol in chaos

National / Politics Jan 7, 2021

Japan joins world in voicing concern over U.S. Capitol in chaos

In language usually reserved for more restive parts of the world, Japan's top government spokesman said Tokyo is "hoping for a peaceful transfer of power" in the U.S.

Japan may further restrict entry from U.K. due to new virus strain

National / Science & Health Dec 22, 2020

Japan may further restrict entry from U.K. due to new virus strain

Currently, entry from the U.K. is banned in principle, but people on short-term business trips are allowed to enter Japan.

As Japan COVID-19 cases surge, governors brace for year-end spike

National Dec 21, 2020

As Japan COVID-19 cases surge, governors brace for year-end spike

by Ryusei Takahashi

It took more than nine months, and two waves, for the number of reported cases to reach 100,000 — but less than two months for that figure to double.

Support wanes for Go To Travel campaign as coronavirus continues to spread

National Dec 8, 2020

Support wanes for Go To Travel campaign as coronavirus continues to spread

by Ryusei Takahashi

A nonpeer-reviewed study published Monday found a higher incidence of health issues that resemble symptoms of COVID-19 among participants in the tourism program.

U.N. adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution for 27th consecutive year

National Dec 8, 2020

U.N. adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution for 27th consecutive year

In the vote, 150 countries supported the resolution, 10 fewer than last year, while four countries opposed it and 35 abstained.

Blunt claim on Senkakus overshadows progress in China-Japan meeting

National / Politics Nov 25, 2020

Blunt claim on Senkakus overshadows progress in China-Japan meeting

by Satoshi Sugiyama

During an at times uneasy news conference in Tokyo, Beijing's foreign minister seemed determined to send a clear message over territorial disputes: China won’t back down.

Despite hopeful signs, Tokyo and Seoul miles apart on wartime labor

National / Politics Nov 20, 2020

Despite hopeful signs, Tokyo and Seoul miles apart on wartime labor

by Satoshi Sugiyama

South Korea and especially President Moon Jae-in seem eager to patch up the fractured relations, but Japan has remained unmoved by their passionate overtures.

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