National / Science & Health Feb 16, 2021
The season presents an added challenge amid the pandemic as rubbing itchy eyes and wiping runny noses threaten to boost the risk of viral infection.
National Mar 19, 2020
'Coronavirus harassment' surge suggests growing panic in Japan
by Tomohiro Osaki
In the age of the COVID-19 outbreak, the sight of someone coughing in public has become a frequent cause for suspicious stares, altercations and even maltreatment at work, leading to the emergence of what has been dubbed by Japanese media as "corohara," or coronavirus ...
National / Science & Health Mar 11, 2020
Whatchu lookin' at? Hay fever and asthma badges help clear the virus-clouded air
Badges indicating that their holders have asthma or hay fever are proving popular in Japan amid the COVID-19 outbreak as more people face uncomfortable stares when coughing on trains or in other public places. Badges indicating that their holders have asthma or hay fever such ...
National Jan 29, 2020
Japan's hay fever season set to start early due to warm winter
The hay fever season is set to begin earlier than usual in Japan this year due to a warmer-than-average winter, a weather information provider said Wednesday. According to Weathernews Inc., Japanese cedar trees, which along with Japanese cypress trees are one of the most prominent ...
National Aug 23, 2019
The proposal would end coverage for prescription and nonprescription drugs with identical ingredients, saving ¥60 billion a year but forcing patients to pay the full cost.
Lifestyle Jan 21, 2017
When pollen attacks! Experts reveal new approaches to combating hay fever
by Tomoko Otake
With the allergy season just around the corner, we examine the latest attempts to stem one of the country's most irritating problems.