Tag: Japan
Japan to send protective gears, drones to Ukraine
As part of the economic sanctions imposed on Moscow, Japan on Tuesday put into effect an import ban on 38…
Japan expels eight Russian diplomats
Earlier on Friday, the industry minister said Japan planned to reduce Russian coal imports gradually while seeking alternative suppliers in…
3 die after strong earthquake hits Japan
Initially, the earthquake was categorised as 7.3 magnitudes but was revised on Thursday to 7.4 magnitudes.
Japan to freeze assets of 4 more Russian banks
Seven Russian banks are to be excluded from the SWIFT messaging system, the main system underpinning global financial transactions.
Japan closes Kiev embassy until further notice
The decision to close the embassy in Kiev comes after the Russian military’s announcement it plans to bomb communications and…
Japan working with G7 for effective sanctions against Russia
Japanese shares fell and the yen drew demand as a safe haven currency on Monday, after Western nations imposed new…
Japanese companies suspend operation in Ukraine
A total of 57 Japanese companies reportedly have branches in Ukraine, with 28 of them engaged in the production sector.
Japan to expedite administration of COVID-19 booster shots
Fewer than 1% of Japanese have received booster shots, far behind Britain's 53% and 24% in the United States, according…
Japan cancels 160 flights over snowstorm
The NHK broadcaster reported that the flights were mainly those taking off or landing in the Japanese island of Hokkaido.
Japan hangs 3 prisoners
After the executions, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara told reporters it is “not appropriate to abolish (the country’s death…
Omicron variant: Japan bans all foreign arrivals
Japan’s border restrictions were eased in early November, allowing students, business people and technical interns into the country
Japan mulls releasing crude oil reserves to reduce prices
In the past, Japan tapped such reserves when it faced natural disasters and geopolitical risks overseas, Kyodo said.
Japan’s Mount Aso erupts
Mount Aso in southwestern Japan erupted on Wednesday morning sending thick clouds of ash up to 3,500 metres into the…
Japan’s PM Suga backs Taro Kono in succession race
Suga had been widely expected to seek re-election as LDP leader, with most speculation surrounding only how soon after that…
Japan suspends use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Japan’s Health Ministry on Thursday said that the use of 1.63 million doses of the Moderna Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine was…
D’Tigress defeated by Japan, third loss in a row
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Monday were defeated by their Japanese counterparts in the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan, USA win as Tokyo Olympics Games begin
Host nation Japan won the first event of the pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics, crushing Australia 8-1 in a spectatorless softball…
Japan opens mass vaccination centres ahead of Olympics
Japan on Monday opened its first mass vaccination centre in a bid to speed-up Covid-19 inoculation programme ahead of the…
UNESCO, Japan collaborate on women empowerment
UNESCO in collaboration with the Government of Japan inaugurates a project to empower women and girls in Gombe, Delta and…
North Korea says Japan’s nuclear wastewater threat to mankind
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Thursday night denounced Japan's decision to discharge radioactive wastewater into sea as…
Japan begins COVID-19 vaccination for elderly
Japan started to vaccinate its elderly against the coronavirus on Monday amid growing concerns about another wave of new infections.
Japanese court says same-sex marriage constitutional
A Japanese court has ruled that same-sex marriage is constitutional, setting the stage for a new era of marriage equality…
Japan PM apologises after lawmakers’ night club outings
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga apologised on Wednesday after lawmakers from his ruling coalition visited night clubs despite his government’s…
Japan: No plan to cancel Tokyo Olympics
Japan’s government on Sunday dismissed suggestions that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics scheduled for this summer could be cancelled owing to…
Snowfall hits Japan, kills 13, injures hundreds
At least 13 people died and about 250 were injured as record snowfall blanketed regions along the Sea of Japan…
Japan considers declaring new COVID-19 emergency
Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackle a record…
Philippines, Japan ban flights from Britain
The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday joined a growing list of countries banning flights from Britain amid global concerns over…
Japan makes COVID-19 vaccine free for residents
Japan on Wednesday enacted a law to cover the cost of vaccination against COVID-19 for residents.
Japan to offer free COVID-19 vaccines
The Japanese government endorsed a bill on Tuesday to make novel coronavirus vaccinations free to all residents in the country.
Yoshihide Suga steps in as Japan’s 99th prime minister
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga was voted as the 99th prime minister by parliament on Wednesday to become the country’s first new…