National Apr 9, 2019
Japan announces new ¥10,000, ¥5,000 and ¥1,000 bank notes as Reiwa Era looms
by Reiji Yoshida
The portraits on the new bills will be rendered as 3D holograms, which the Finance Ministry said is a world first for currency.
National | G7 ISE-SHIMA SUMMIT SPECIAL May 25, 2016
Japan plays leading role in global public health issues
by Andy Crump
Satoshi Omura has long been regarded as preeminent in identifying antibiotics and other useful compounds originating from nature's microorganisms. His innovative and pioneering research has resulted in the discovery of many new microbes and over 500 novel chemicals, several of which have been developed ...
General Feb 2, 2003
New furrows in the field of medicine
by Kaoruko Aita
It is often said that medicine in Japan is still far behind the West. This is true, unfortunately, in terms of patients' rights advocacy, malpractice-prevention measures, the medical education system, and hospital amenities and working conditions. However, in terms of medical technology, Japan is on ...