Japan in talks with Pfizer to move up vaccine supply schedule
Japan has already signed a contract with the US pharmaceutical giant to supply 120 million doses to be used next year.
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Covid-19 prevents relatives from seeing deceased at funerals
Most people who died from Covid-19 have been transported directly from the hospital to crematories.
Japanese tycoon takes off for International Space Station
Fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa is scheduled to spend 12 days in space.
Japan weighing options as calls for political boycott of Beijing Games begin
Support for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Games is growing within some quarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Abe increasing influence at helm of LDP’s largest faction
Attention has now fallen on his relationship with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his ability to unite the 95-member faction.
Japan panel lists 2 plans for stable imperial succession
One of the two plans allows female members to retain their Imperial family status after getting married.
Innovation improves Japan’s raw food culture
Geography, climate and culture are just a few of the factors that have fostered the love Japanese people have for raw food.
Novice farmers get helping hand in agri-tech trial
Under the project, experts are offering guidance remotely by utilizing the high-speed, high-capacity 5G communication standard.
Japanese billionaire is next space tourist
The 46-year-old tycoon is the founder of Japan’s largest online fashion mall and the country’s 30th-richest person.
Vending machine sells frozen ramen, dumplings in Tokyo subway
Vending machines that can handle a variety of packaging have been developed, and more and more are being installed.