Japanese hotels target long-stay guests amid Covid-19
The industry views long-stay plans as one of the few ways it can survive.
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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.
Japan to establish research base with robots in Kobe
AI-powered robots will handle experiments such as cell culturing, starting in fiscal 2022.
Japan panel proposes inclusion of fertility treatment as part of insurance coverage
The council also called for raising initial consultation fees that medical institutions collect from those seeking online diagnosis.
Japan to provide excess imported LNG to Europe amid Ukraine tensions
Tokyo's unusual move came follows a U.S. request to shore up energy supplies for Europe, which depends heavily on Russian gas.