Simplified pandemic reporting system begins in Japan
However, 11 prefectures will continue to monitor the health of low-risk coronavirus patients who fall outside the scope of the simplified system.
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Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
The tradition has roots in a ceremony performed by the emperor to honor those who made exceptional contributions to the country.
Mourners, protestors gather on day of state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Public opinion is divided about holding a state funeral for Abe, the second for a former prime minister since the end of World War II.
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
The price hikes will be the second increase this year.
Kishida meets with Harris in ‘funeral diplomacy’
The prime minister is scheduled to meet with leaders and top officials of more than 30 countries, as well as the heads of international organizations.
Japan to hasten ‘counterattack capabilities’ review
According to Japan's defence ministry, North Korea has launched 29 ballistic missiles this year — a new annual record.
China smoothes path to Xi’s third term by clamping down on cyberspace critiques
Since 2019, the country’s cyberspace regulator has removed more than 20 billion postings of what it has deemed as inappropriate information.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral held in Tokyo
About 4,300 people attended the funeral, including about 700 people from 218 nations and territories.
New tools for hybrid working fill pandemic demand
More and more companies are introducing hybrid working, in part to prevent a loss of personnel.
Japan-led equipment sales talks seek to boost flagging defence industry
At present, the export of Japanese defense equipment has been effectively left entirely up to private enterprises.