On Japan’s southern tip, some initiatives to revitalise local businesses are making small but steady success, offering a silver lining for a region that has long suffered from an ageing population and …
Japan tests virus measures at near-full baseball stadium
Fans flooded into a baseball stadium in Japan that will host Olympic events next year as officials tested virus-prevention measures Friday with their eyes on the delayed Games.
How a demon-slaying film is drawing Japan back to the cinemas
That is, except in Japan, where one film is single-handedly bringing audiences back to theatres. It’s a movie about a boy who’s turned into a demon slayer. But that isn’t the only thing he’s slaying – …
Asia Today: Japan crosses 100,000 cases, 9 months after 1st
Japan’s coronavirus cases have topped 100,000, nine months after the first case was found in mid-January, the health ministry said Friday. The country confirmed 808 new cases on Thursday, bringing the …
A mysterious phenomenon in Japan’s Kagami Numa lake
Each year, a unique phenomenon causes a mountaintop lake to transform into a giant “dragon eye”. Nestled near the Mount Hachimantai summit in north-eastern Japan is a lake mythically believed to be …
US approves extradition to Japan over Ghosn escape
The United States has given the green light to extradite a former special forces soldier and his son to Japan for assisting auto executive Carlos Ghosn’s daring escape, although a judge Thursday put …
Takeda Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Supply in Japan Through Partnership with Moderna and Government of Japan
This effort is part of a three-way agreement among Takeda, Moderna and the Government of Japan’ s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare. Moderna has previously announced that the 30,000 participant …
Takeda Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Supply in Japan Through Partnership with Moderna and Government of Japan
This effort is part of a three-way agreement among Takeda, Moderna and the Government of Japan’ s Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare. Moderna has previously announced that the 30,000 participant …
U.S. Approves Extradition of Carlos Ghosn’s Accused Escape Plotters to Japan
The U.S. State Department has approved turning over to Japan two Massachusetts men to face charges that they helped smuggle former Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of the country while he was …
Moderna Signs Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Contract with Japan
Moderna Inc. signed a contract with Japan’s government to supply 50 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine and said it is in advanced talks with the European Union to expand vaccine supply there.