Guinness recognizes wombat in Ikeda as oldest in captivity
Wain, one of four wombats at the Satsukiyama Zoo, is at least 32 years old, equivalent to being about 100 in human years.
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Japan, Russia hold economic talks amid tensions over Ukraine
The virtual meeting took place despite growing concerns about Russia’s possible invasion of Ukraine.
Japan to cut isolation period for some overseas arrivals to 3 days
The number of people allowed to enter Japan per day will also be raised from about 3,500 to about 5,000.
Japanese hotels target long-stay guests amid Covid-19
The industry views long-stay plans as one of the few ways it can survive.
Japan likely to start Covid-19 vaccinations for kids this month
Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for the children are expected to be delivered to municipalities from next week or later.
Japan firms expand retail facilities in Southeast Asia
The new trend for Japan’s retailers operating in Southeast Asia is to promote aspects of affluent lifestyles, with the aim of showing middle-class consumers there that they are…
WEF chief says global solutions needed to tackle climate crisis, slow growth
For the first time in two years, the WEF plans to organize an in-person version of its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Japan may ease border control measures in March
Current regulations ban the entry of nonresident foreigners in principle, with the aim of preventing the spread of Covid-19.
IAEA starts safety survey on Fukushima nuclear plant water release
It is the first visit by an IAEA team over the treated water release from the Tokyo Electric Power Company plant in Fukushima.
40% of Japan’s local govts in 2011 quake areas to forgo memorial services
Until now, 32 municipalities — cities, towns, and villages on the coast of the Pacific Ocean — have held ceremonies every year.