Covid-19 classification discussions to get into full swing in Japan
The country is contemplating lowering Covid-19’s classification from its current level as the second-most severe category to the same level as seasonal influenza.
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Japan Foreign Chief Hayashi Planning to Visit China by Year-End
It will be the first trip to China by a Japanese foreign minister since December 2019.
Uniqlo to raise prices for spring, summer clothing
The move comes in response to soaring materials costs and a weak yen.
Newest meat substitute created from rice bran
A Japanese scientist has managed to turn defatted rice bran into a high protein food.
Beijing residents panic amid eased COVID restrictions
Residents in Beijing, who have undergone forced testing to be identified as either positive or negative for the virus, are largely dismayed at the changes, and many are inclined…
Japan to equip PAC-3s with more advanced radar to counter hypersonic weapons
Currently part of the Medium Term Defense Program, it is set to be approved by the Cabinet on December 16 at the earliest.
Japan eyes 3 taxes as funding for defence spending increase
The special income tax for reconstruction, tobacco tax and corporate tax are being eyed to fund a planned increase in defence spending, according to sources.
Character meaning battle chosen as this year’s kanji
It was chosen also for 2001, when the United States was hit by terrorist attacks.
Nagasaki court rejects damages claim by children of A-bomb survivors
This is the first judicial ruling on the genetic effects of the atomic bombings on the children of hibakusha.
Baby giant anteater born in Tokyo
The baby, born on Nov. 18, had grown to about 60 centimeters in length and 1.6 kilograms in weight by Dec 2.