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Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom

National Jan 19, 2021

Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom

A Kawasaki Heavy Industries-built prototype uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person's nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes.

Hiroshima considers free coronavirus tests for up to 800,000 people

National Jan 15, 2021

Hiroshima considers free coronavirus tests for up to 800,000 people

The voluntary polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing will target all residents and workers in the heart of the city of Hiroshima, where infection numbers are rising.

Japan's private PCR test centers flooded with reservations

National / Science & Health Dec 27, 2020

Japan's private PCR test centers flooded with reservations

The popularity seems to reflect demand from people planning to visit their parents' homes during the year-end and New Year's holiday period.

Demand for private COVID-19 testing surges ahead of New Year's holiday

National / Science & Health Dec 24, 2020

Demand for private COVID-19 testing surges ahead of New Year's holiday

by Tomohiro Osaki

Many planning visits home are hoping to take precautions before they go, even as the health ministry warns of the pitfalls of unofficial testing.

Need to get a PCR test? Here’s what to expect from Japan’s new low-cost testing facilities.

Lifestyle Dec 23, 2020

Need to get a PCR test? Here’s what to expect from Japan’s new low-cost testing facilities.

by Louise George Kittaka

With COVID-19 entrenched in daily life, people are more open about testing and the private sector is stepping in to expand testing options.

What you need to know about the latest travel restrictions for Japan

National / Social Issues | FYI Nov 17, 2020

What you need to know about the latest travel restrictions for Japan

by Magdalena Osumi

Japan is cautiously relaxing its strict border control policy to start allowing more foreign nationals to enter the country.

Japan to ease entry rules for business travelers and returnees

National Oct 30, 2020

Japan to ease entry rules for business travelers and returnees

by Magdalena Osumi

The change will only apply to residents of Japan who are planning to spend no more than seven days at their overseas destinations.

Japan looking to make PCR tests easier for those with no COVID-19 symptoms

National Oct 25, 2020

Japan looking to make PCR tests easier for those with no COVID-19 symptoms

The minister in charge of Japan's coronavirus response says the government is working on ways to let people take tests "as smoothly and inexpensively as possible."

Two-hour coronavirus test to be made available at Narita airport

National Oct 22, 2020

Two-hour coronavirus test to be made available at Narita airport

The facility will offer negative test certificates and will be able to process 700 people per day.

Japan plans website for booking coronavirus tests before travel

National Sep 24, 2020

Japan plans website for booking coronavirus tests before travel

Authorities hope the service, for business travelers and professional athletes in principle, will assist with navigating different countries' entry regulations.

Japan to impose stricter re-entry procedures for travelers from four countries

National Aug 3, 2020

Japan to impose stricter re-entry procedures for travelers from four countries

by Magdalena Osumi

Controls will be imposed for Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Peru after higher numbers of COVID-19 cases were found in arrivals from those countries.

SoftBank Group launches PCR testing firm to boost test availability

Business / Corporate Jul 29, 2020

SoftBank Group launches PCR testing firm to boost test availability

SoftBank Group Corp. announced Wednesday that it has launched a subsidiary that will conduct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) coronavirus tests using saliva, with the aim of providing more tests at a lower cost. To start, SoftBank said it will conduct the tests on its employees ...

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