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Japan’s Vaccine Strategy

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THE DIPLOMAT
 
A Look At Japan’s Thinking On COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 is a once-in-a-century pandemic that has infected more than 110 million people worldwide and caused more than 2.4 million deaths. Many countries have implemented strict lockdowns to try to contain the infection, but the viru...

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Japanese Ministry To Punish 11 Officials Over Dinner Scandals Involving Prime Minister’s Son

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
 
The Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry intends to take disciplinary action against 11 officials as early as Wednesday over allegations they violated an ethics code when they were treated to dinners by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s eldest son and others who work for ...

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Olympic Shuffle Highlights Japan’s Missed Target for New Leaders

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BLOOMBERG
 
The shuffling of senior Olympic leadership positions in Japan has put a spotlight on an uncomfortable truth in the country: After years of public statements in support of women in leadership, there still don’t seem to be enough to go around.
In its search for a replacement for Yoshiro...

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Tokyo Reports 266 New Coronavirus Cases; Nationwide Tally 961

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday reported 266 new cases of the coronavirus, down 105 from Sunday.
The number (135 men and 131 women) is the result of 6,823 tests conducted on Feb 12.
The most number of cases were 51 people in their 20s, followed by 38 in their 40s...

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Governors In Japan Discuss Coronavirus Measures

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NHK
 
Governors in Japan met online on Saturday following the extension of the coronavirus state of emergency. Some suggested the declaration should be lifted in phases.
The central government has extended its state of emergency until March 7 for 10 prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kanaga...

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EU Vaccine Curbs May Delay Japan's Inoculation Drive

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REUTERS
 
European Union curbs on exports of novel coronavirus vaccines could delay Japan’s inoculation drive, the minister in charge of the campaign said on Tuesday, while the government is expected to extend a state of emergency in a bid to rein in the epidemic.
Japan is set to begin its vaccin...

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Japan To Extend Coronavirus State Of Emergency

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NHK
 
Japan's government will extend its coronavirus state of emergency on Tuesday for another month for Tokyo, Osaka and eight other prefectures.
On Monday night, Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide told reporters that coronavirus cases are declining, but that the country still needs to remain vigilan...

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Star Pitcher Tanaka Wants Olympic Gold With Japan Fans

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WIO NEWS
 
Japanese baseball star Masahiro Tanaka said Saturday he hopes to win a gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and celebrate with Japan fans, as the pitcher returns home after a seven-year stint with the New York Yankees.
Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, the 32-year-old -- no...

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These Two Types Of Chocolate Ramen Are Going To Make Valentine’s Day Extra-Sweet

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SORA NEWS
 
The angelic and devilish ramen sweets are ready to satisfy all our cravings at once.
Korakuen is one of Japan’s most popular ramen chains, proudly serving noodles to customers since the 1960s. That doesn’t mean that Korakuen is afraid of trying new things, which is how we were gifted ...

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Tokyo 2020 Concerns Continue As COVID-19 Vaccinations Yet To Get Underway In Japan

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INSIDE THE GAMES
 
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics faces further uncertainty due to the Japanese Government's COVID-19 vaccination plans, with its roll out not expected until late February.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga suggested in a speech last week that vaccines are a "clincher" and promised ...

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