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Japan
Adored and endangered: the complex world of the Japanese eel
Consumed worldwide, eel is particularly popular in Asia, and perhaps nowhere more so than Japan.
Bird flu outbreak hits northeastern Japan
It is Aomori’s first bird flu outbreak at a chicken farm since 2016.
Osaka University develops transparent capsule for moving Covid-19 patients
The university raised about ¥18 million through crowd-funding from March to May this year, exceeding its target of ¥10 million.
Nonalcoholic beverages key part of upcoming market trends
According to a 2019 national health and nutrition survey, about 30% of people in their 20s said they don’t drink much.
Citrus fruits from Hiroshima Prefecture sold in ‘island jewel boxes’
Harvesting and shipping of the fruits is now at its peak on Osakikamijma, one of Japan’s leading areas for citrus production.
Japan’s Empress turns 58, deeply moved by daughter’s coming of age
The Empress also stated her concern for people who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 and for those who are suffering from long Covid.
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.
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.