Rare ruby-red soba flowers bloom in Nagano fields
Rare ruby-red buckwheat flowers that are now almost in full bloom in the town of Minowa, Nagano Prefecture.
Japan
Election to replace LDP President Suga takes place today
There are sharp differences among the 4 hopefuls over the country's overall energy policy.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Nasal medicines to treat COVID-19 being developed
Scientists wish to start clinical tests within a year.
LDP presidential election campaign kicks off
Voting for the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election campaign will take place on Sep 29.
Depression prevalence doubles in Japan: OECD survey
The spread of novel coronavirus infections appears to have more than doubled the number of people experiencing depression in Japan, according to an international survey on mental…
Xi’s state visit to Japan postponed due to coronavirus
Japan will also suspend the transport of passengers from China and South Korea by ship in and out of Japan, and cancel temporary and multiple-entry visas for visitors from the two…
Passengers, crew quarantined after contact with Japanese patient
All passengers, crew and staff who had contact with a Japanese passenger who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 on Vietnam Airlines’ VN340 flight have been put into quarantine, the…
Postponing Xi’s visit considered
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Japan as a state guest in early April is being considered to be postponed by the Japanese and Chinese governments due to the spread of…