Japan-developed Covid-19 vaccines might be available for use in next few months
The development of domestic vaccines has lagged far behind that of foreign countries - partly because of lawsuits over adverse reactions to vaccinations.
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Japanese publisher launches magazine that will be only in print
Uno, 43, who publishes an email newsletter, decided to create a print magazine because he was deeply concerned about the way the internet is being used these days.
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant safe after strong quake
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) halted the No. 2 reactor's cooling system after some abnormalities were discovered byt operations were resumed by March 17.
Zelenskyy wants to address Japanese Diet; Tokyo agrees
Both the ruling and opposition parties are agreeable. This will be the first time that an online or video address will be delivered during a Diet session.
Japan announces sanctions against Russia, bans trade with separatist regions in Ukraine
The economic sanctions include suspending the issuance of visas and freezing assets of parties in the two regions.
Hakuba to launch winter sports academy to foster young athletes
Hakuba has produced many Olympians, including Akito Watabe, who won a bronze medal in the individual large hill Nordic skiing combined event at the Beijing Olympics on Feb. 15.
Japan mulls sanctions on semiconductor exports to Russia, with G7
Tokyo has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a military invasion of Ukraine.
Giant pyramid of hina dolls wows Japan shoppers
About 1,600 traditional dolls in colorful costumes make up the pyramid
Ancient tombs get 4K video treatment in Osaka
A group of kofun, ancient Japanese burial mounds known for often having a distinctive keyhole-shaped layout, is the subject of a high-definition 4K video capturing the tombs’…
China’s digital currency push faces uphill battle
China is trying to show that the country’s digital currency is in the stage of practical use, but private smartphone payment systems are widespread in the country.