Amid government stay-at-home requests to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Japanese companies are increasingly trying to implement work-from-home policies. But some say the use of traditional seals, called hanko or inkan, as proof of agreement is hampering their efforts.
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but it is a popular and nutritious food in Japan. Take-Home Points Natto and its unique enzyme, nattokinase, have shown promising potential as antiviral agents for inhibiting the COVID-19 virus. While …
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The Cerezo flower has begun to seem in Japan, indicating the beginning of a tourist influx. But this is a very other scenario this year, because the coronavirus pandemic means that other people remain far. Incoming tourism fell in February. The number of visitors from China fell 90% in the annual shift. And that throws a wonderful shadow on the Japanese economy.
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The number of infections shown in the coronavirus in Japan surpassed 8,000 on Tuesday. The figure includes other people who have been tested for the airport’s positive quarantine, Health Ministry officials and those who returned to the country on government planes.
The tragic death of a premature baby last year has prompted authorities in Japan to rethink their approach towards pregnant women during the coronavirus pandemic. Expectant mothers are being prioritized for vaccination, and some municipalities are offering special medical monitoring and services.
The number of people visiting Japan hit record levels in 2024, but top ‘Golden Route’ destinations such as Kyoto and Osaka are suffering from overcrowding. If current trends are unsustainable, where should people go instead? Adam Withnall reports from Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said on Wednesday night that his government is trying to craft a so-called “exit strategy” from the coronavirus crisis. He said ministers will consult with experts on May 14, hear their views on infection rates and the state of health care systems, and consider whether they can lift the state of emergency.
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The dead number of Coronavirus in Japan exceeded the 10,000 mark one day after the government declared a third state of emergency in the prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto to stop the growing wave of infections.
