COVID vaccine copay in Japan to cost almost $50 from April with gov't subsidies - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240319/p2a/00m/0li/001000c
Concerns Growing over Measles Outbreak in Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240313-174399/
Japan gov't to stop COVID-19 treatment subsidies at end of March - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government said Tuesday it will cease subsidizing ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240305/p2g/00m/0na/026000c
Tiger Woods carted off golf course due to illness, cutting 2024 PGA comeback short
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Dengue fever vaccinations are making headway: The French National Health Authority plans to publish guidelines on the Japanese Qdenga vaccine in June ...
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Japan Sushi Joints Going Bankrupt Shows Inflation Impact: Sushi is one of Japan’s most iconic cuisines with fans around the world, but in its home country ...
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Tourism and price hikes send Japan retail profits to post-COVID highs: TOKYO -- Major Japanese retailers in September-November enjoyed their most profitable ...
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Crowds flock to shrines across Japan to celebrate New Year: Hundreds of thousands of people visited shrines across Japan to welcome the new year on Monday ...
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The engineer who makes Japanese pancakes by night: Hassan Mohamed thought he had a career plan mapped out but his sweet tooth took him on another path
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Japan’s Exports Slip in New Sign Economic Recovery After Covid Is Sputtering: Japan’s exports slipped lower for the first time in three months in November ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-19/japan-s-exports-slip-in-fresh-sign-recovery-is-sputtering
Pivot to pre-COVID normalcy tests Japan's fiscal spending appetite: Japan has taken a baby step toward reducing its bloated budget to pre-COVID normal ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/focus-pivot-to-pre-covid-normalcy-tests-japan&
Flu cases skyrocket in Japan, hit warning levels with fastest rise in a decade: Flu cases skyrocket in Japan, hit warning levels with fastest rise in a decade
wionews.com/world/flu-cases-skyrocket-in-japan-hit-warning-levels-with-fastest-rise-in-a-decade-670215
Japanese Overseas Travel Shows Slow Recovery in Wake of Coronavirus Pandemic: The number of Japanese nationals traveling overseas has failed to make a full ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20231212-155066/
Singapore halts poultry from parts of Japan on bird flu; France on 'high' alert for bird flu
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Japan luxury hotels target rich foreign tourists with new openings: TOKYO -- Japanese luxury hotel operators are looking to open new properties designed to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japan-luxury-hotels-target-rich-foreign-tourists-with-new-openings
Japan's post-COVID reality: Paying workers to come to the office: TOKYO -- Since telecommuting became widespread due to the pandemic, workers have been embracing ...
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Japan's post-COVID reality: Paying workers to come to the office: TOKYO -- Since telecommuting became widespread due to the pandemic, workers have been embracing ...
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Japan medical groups urge women to check if they are pregnant before taking COVID drugs - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231115/p2a/00m/0sc/020000c
Japan's two major airlines log profit jump as COVID curbs removed: Japan's two biggest airlines on Tuesday posted a significant recovery in profits in ...
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Nissan CEO weighs in on how the EV market has changed since Covid: Nissan chief Makoto Uchida said it's important for EV makers to tailor their approach to ...
cnbc.com/2023/11/02/nissan-ceo-how-the-ev-market-has-changed-since-covid.html
60% in Japan think livelihoods worsened under Kishida gov't: Mainichi poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231016/p2a/00m/0na/009000c
Lawmaker Masatoshi Akimoto Indicted for Alleged Bribery over Wind Power Projects, COVID-19 Benefit Fraud (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/crime-courts/20230927-139369/
What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises: Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned?
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Quick Glance: New Covid Variant: Key Information
- Uncertainty regarding the number of people contracting Covid in autumn.
- Vaccination and prior infection history impact the course of Covid.
- Over 175 million doses of various Covid vaccines have been administered.
- Covid can cause cold-like symptoms in younger individuals with prior infections and vaccinations.
Ikee withdraws from 100-meter freestyle due to conditioning issues: Japanese swimming star Rikako Ikee withdrew from Tuesday's 100-meter freestyle at the ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/asian-games-ikee-withdraws-from-100-meter-free-due-to-conditioning-issues
Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19: Princess Kako, the niece of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, has tested positive for COVID-19 ... Show more
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: China bans imports of Japanese seafood. Covid estimated to have killed almost 2 million Chinese in two months ...
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This is our line-up for tonight's home game! 🙌Fabian Klos leads the team as captain, Gerrit Gohlke is back in the starting XI after recovering from a cold ... Show more
My cruise to Japan — on the ship where Covid broke out in 2020: Stripping off in public isn’t the usual way I start a cruise. But soon after boarding Diamond ...
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Japan firms cut teleworking despite strong demand, survey shows: The ratio of workers using the telework system in Japan dropped to 22.2%, the lowest level since ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/19/japan/society/japan-telework-survey/
Japan delegation wraps up China visit as nations fine-tune ties : Despite admonishing Tokyo over trade and geopolitical disputes, Beijing welcomed the Japanese ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/07/national/japan-delegation-china-visit-ties/
Japanese to pay 10% more for summer trips in post-COVID rebound: TOKYO -- Japan's summer domestic tourism season is expected to be both busy and pricey ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japanese-to-pay-10-more-for-summer-trips-in-post-COVID-rebound
Japanese company develops insecticide-free mosquito spray - The Mainichi: TOKYO -- Japanese chemical and cosmetics giant Kao Corp. has developed a new ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230623/p2a/00m/0bu/038000c
Japan's digital ID card gets emergency review amid data leaks: PM wants response as urgent as that mustered for COVID-19
theregister.com/2023/06/22/japan_my_number_security_review/
Editorial: Japan needs to shift away from COVID-triggered unhinged spending - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230620/p2a/00m/0op/016000c
Eggs off the menu as Japan battles bird flu crisis: Diners are cutting back while major chains McDonald's and 7-Eleven are even changing recipes.
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Japan Is Unmasking, and Its Smile Coach Is Busy: After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/15/world/asia/japan-covid-smiling-lessons.html
41% appreciate COVID measures by Kishida gov't after downgrade to flu levels - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230522/p2a/00m/0na/006000c
Life inches closer to normal as Japan downgrades COVID-19: The Japanese government on Monday downgraded the legal status of COVID-19, putting it on par with the ...
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Japan PM office limiting reporter access despite COVID-19 rule easing - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230508/p2g/00m/0na/039000c
Japan to officially downgrade COVID-19 in May: Japanese health officials have formally decided to reclassify COVID-19 as an infectious disease on par with the ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/2437/
1 in 4 still to wear masks in Japan despite eased COVID rules: survey: One in four people in Japan have said in a survey they will continue to wear face masks in ...
japantoday.com/category/national/1-in-4-still-to-wear-masks-in-japan-despite-eased-covid-rules-poll
Narita’s farewell to COVID blues with 7-fold rise in trips overseas
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14897272
Japan ‘mindset’ is to stay home as Covid wave, surging flight costs deter overseas travel
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1.5 Million People in Japan Are Living as ‘Recluses’ After Covid: About 1.5 million people of working age in Japan are estimated to be living as recluses ...
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Kyoto's popular Gion Festival to go ahead in July without COVID restrictions - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230415/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Shohei Ohtani tops MLB Top 100 list for second straight year: Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani remains No. 1 in MLB Network's "Top 100 ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/02/24/baseball/mlb/shohei-ohtani-tops-mlb-top-100-list-second-straight-year/
Weekly new COVID cases in Tokyo exceed 1,000 for 1st time in 7 weeks - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230414/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
Japanese prefer to keep masks despite relaxation of COVID-19 guidelines: Wearing masks has always been common in Japan even before the Covid-19 pandemic
i24news.tv/en/news/international/asia-pacific/1681243971-japanese-prefer-to-keep-their-mask-despite-relaxation-of-covid-19-guidelines
Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human: Chile detected the first case of bird flue in a human, the country's health ministry reported on Wednesday.
reuters.com/world/americas/chile-detects-first-case-bird-flu-human-2023-03-29/
Hikikomori: 5 Points On Phenomenon That Has Left 1.5 Million Japanese In Isolation
ndtv.com/feature/hikikomori-5-points-on-phenomenon-that-has-left-1-5-million-japanese-in-isolation-3925763
East Asia’s mask obsession is a catastrophe the West must avoid: Putting it bluntly, everyone in Thailand is still wearing masks. Everyone wears them everywhere ...
spectator.co.uk/article/east-asias-mask-obsession-is-a-catastrophe-the-west-must-avoid/
Japan to drop mask guidance, relax COVID-19 strategy: TOKYO: Japan's government will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-covid-19-drop-mask-guidance-indoors-downgrade-medical-classification-3236261
Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan: Deaths in the country, which for long had one of the lowest Covid death rates ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-64494095
Toyota’s February Output, Sales Recover on Improved Supplies: Toyota Motor Corp. said global output rose 1.4% in February as the Japanese automaker recovers from ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-30/toyota-s-february-output-sales-recover-on-improving-supplies
Japan considers downgrading Covid-19 to same level as seasonal flu: Japan will consider downgrading Covid-19 to the same category as seasonal influenza this ...
cnn.com/2023/01/20/asia/japan-covid-consider-downgrade-seasonal-flu-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Japan is considering downgrading Covid-19 to the same level as seasonal flu.
- According to the CDC, due to high levels of vaccination and population immunity from previous infections, the risk of death or hospitalisation from Covid-19 is greatly reduced for the vast majority of people.
- "It won't," he said flatly.
- The ban will be lifted after the Lunar New Year holiday, when many people are expected to travel, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA).
- If you have Covid-19-related symptoms, are in a high-risk group, have recently had contact with a positive case, or are in a crowded area, the agency strongly advises you to wear a mask.
'Why We Kept Our Sons in Masks at School': They were the last ones masking in their class.
newsweek.com/masks-covid-school-children-parenting-1788011
China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens: BEIJING: China has resumed the issuance of ordinary visas for Japanese citizens travelling to ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-japan-visa-covid-19-3239456
Quick Glance: A Japanese company will sell whale meat in vending machines for as little as $8.
- According to the Associated Press, Kyodo Senpaku Co.'s vending machine sells whale meat in a variety of forms, including sashimi, steak, bacon, and skin.
- According to the Associated Press, a Japanese whaling company hopes to increase demand for its product by placing whale meat in conveniently located vending machines throughout Japan.
- According to Statista, a market data company, the most affordable option for whale meat would be the equivalent of about a pound of bacon in the United States, which costs about $7.21 as of 2021.
Japan to lift face mask recommendations on March 13: The Japanese government is planning to allow people to make their own choices about wearing face masks to ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230210_38/
Japanese largely keep wearing masks on first day of ‘freedom’
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14860174
Japan allows individuals to decide whether to wear anti-coronavirus masks: The Japanese government eased its coronavirus mask-wearing guidelines on Monday ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230313_03/
Japan: Many say they will never travel again: Japanese people have been deterred from overseas travel by heightened security and health fears and a falling yen.
news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/03/15/23/japan-many-say-they-will-never-travel-again
Covid messages leak a massive betrayal, says Matt Hancock: Journalist Isabel Oakeshott says it was in the "national interest" to publish ex-health secretary's ...
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-64818969
Quick Glance: Johnson required masks in schools during Covid to avoid a "argument" with Sturgeon, according to leaks
- According to leaked messages, the UK government decided to make English schoolchildren to wear masks during the Covid-19 outbreak in order to avoid a "argument" with Nicola Sturgeon.
- Also, why do we want to battle about the use of masks in certain school settings?"
- "I think some nervous parents will freak out about this happening in Scotland, but not in England," Cabinet Secretary Simon Case said, adding that unless scientific experts were willing to go public with an advice contradicting Scotland by recommending against masks in schools, "I think some nervous parents will freak out about this happening in Scotland, but not in England."
- So agree that a dispute isn't worth it."
Carriages resume taking foreign envoys to emperor after COVID halt - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230308/p2g/00m/0na/030000c
COVID-19 patients to pay for most treatments after status downgrade in Japan - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230311/p2g/00m/0na/002000c
‘An addiction’: masks come off slowly in Hong Kong as habit outlasts Covid: Asian financial hub was one of last places to lift mandate but many prefer to keep ...
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'No-Brainer' COVID Was Made in a Lab, Johns Hopkins Doctor Says: Marty Makary told the House subcommittee on the pandemic on Tuesday that all the evidence ...
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Toyota’s January Output Climbs, While Honda, Nissan Report Drops: Toyota Motor Corp. reported a slight drop in global sales in January due to lingering effects ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-27/toyota-global-sales-dipped-in-january-even-as-production-grew
Slow return of Chinese tourists stalls Japan's hotel recovery: TOKYO -- The Japanese hospitality industry's recovery from COVID-19 has reached a standstill ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Slow-return-of-Chinese-tourists-stalls-Japan-s-hotel-recovery
Japan to end blanket COVID-19 testing of visitors from China - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan said Monday it will end blanket COVID-19 testing of visitors ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230227/p2g/00m/0na/032000c
25% of COVID patients had aftereffects 18 months after infection: A Japanese research institute says one in four people continued to experience suspected ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230222_06/
Japan to Downgrade COVID-19 Classification on May 8 - Learn Japanese from the News | NHK WORLD-JAPAN On Demand
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Japan to require COVID testing for all visitors from China: Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure ...
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