Workplace and university vaccinations ramp up in Japan
The government had received applications from 3,479 sites to function as vaccination venues as of Friday, with nearly 14 million people estimated to be immunized under the framework.
Workplace vaccine requests for over 5 million people filed in Japan
The applications were submitted by companies, universities and other entities wishing to administer shots to their employees and students.
Japan bars Belarusian airlines from arrival over forced landing
The ban on arrivals by Belarusian planes is symbolic, as the two countries have no direct air connection.
Some COVID-19 measures may remain even after Japan lifts emergency
The top government spokesman said Saturday some restrictive measures could be kept in place even if the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted as scheduled on June 20.
Denny Tamaki seeks cut in Okinawa's U.S. base burden to half that of Japan
Currently, 70.3% of U.S. bases in the country are concentrated in the southernmost prefecture in terms of exclusive-use area.
Suga's top-down management style under scrutiny after series of rapid policy shifts
The prime minister's approach could backfire and is already undermining the government's traditional chain of command.
Abe cites four senior lawmakers as possible candidates to succeed Suga
However, the former prime minister reiterated his support for Suga's re-election as LDP president in a poll to be held by the end of September.
Japan to let emergency medics and lab staff administer COVID-19 vaccines
“We have been hearing from municipalities that there are not enough people who can administer the vaccine shots,” the government's top spokesman said Tuesday.
Japan says Belarus should be condemned if reports of plane diversion and arrest are true
The European Union has called the move a hijacking and threatened sanctions on Belarus, while the United States has also criticized the forced landing and arrest.
Stricter COVID-19 measures to be applied in Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa
In the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, a highly infectious strain of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K. — N501Y — now accounts for a third of new infections.
Cabinet OKs law to limit foreign real estate deals in Japan citing national security
The bill has raised concerns about violation of privacy rights, and an intense debate over its provisions and constitutionality is likely.
Japan condemns killing of protesters by Myanmar security forces
Japan on Monday condemned the use of deadly force by Myanmar security forces against protesters of last month's military coup. At least 18 protesters were killed and over 30 wounded on Sunday as live ammunition was reportedly fired into crowds in a half dozen cities ...
