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Japan May Extend Tough Virus Border Restrictions

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NHK
 
The Japanese government may extend its tough border restrictions into next month and beyond to prevent the Omicron coronavirus variant from spreading.
Non-resident foreigners have been essentially banned from entering the country since November 30. Japanese nationals and others, who are ret...

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Japan: At Least 27 Feared Dead In Osaka Building Fire

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BBC
 
At least 27 people are feared to have died after a fire broke out in a building in downtown Osaka, Japan.
Police are investigating whether the blaze was started deliberately, public broadcaster NHK said.
The victims suffered cardiopulmonary arrest, a term often used in preliminary reports ...

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Makoto Shinkai Announces New Anime Movie Suzume No Tojimari

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SORA NEWS
 
Director of Your Name, Weathering with You’s latest project is a supernatural road movie action adventure.
Anime director Makoto Shinkai is deservedly lauded for the amazing visuals and emotional impact he delivers in his films. What the guy probably doesn’t get enough credit for, tho...

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Japan Approves Moderna COVID Vaccine As Booster, Novavax Files For 1st Approval

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REUTERS
 
Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for its booster programme, while Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) filed for first approval of its shot in the country.
Moderna's mRNA-type vaccine, used mostly in Japan to date at workplace inoculation sites, was approved...

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New App Allows Travelers To Make Paperless Entry Into Japan

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Visitors and returnees to Japan will be able to go through simpler customs, immigration and quarantine procedures by using a new phone app starting next week, the country’s Digital Agency said Tuesday.
Travelers will not have to submit CIQ paper documents if they register themselves...

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Japan To Simplify Entry Process For Wealthy Travelers

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KYODO NEWS
 
The government plans to simplify the immigration procedures for foreign travelers arriving in Japan by luxury transport such as private jets and superyachts usually used by the wealthy, sources close to the matter said Monday.
The move comes as the government hopes such affluent trav...

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Innovative Locker Order/Pick Up Pop-Up Cafe Offers Contactless Blue Bottle Coffee

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JAPAN TODAY
 
As the demand for non-contact venues continues to rise, companies are coming up with innovative ideas to meet the growing demand.
From simple contactless apps and no-contact touch panels, to smart rings with the ability for contactless payments and food venues run completely by arti...

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Japan, France Begin Informal Talks On Access Deal For Joint Drills

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan and France have started informal talks on a deal that would enhance interoperability and collaboration between the armed forces of both countries, the French ambassador to Japan said Monday.
The early-stage discussion for the so-called Reciprocal Access Agreement comes as Paris...

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Japan Reports Four New Omicron Cases At Airport Screening Sites

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Japan reported four new cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus at airport screening sites, the health ministry said Monday, bringing the total number of cases detected in the nation to 17.
According to the health ministry, the patients, both male and female in their 20s thr...

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Japan’s Hayashi Plays ‘Imagine’ On Piano At Beatles Museum

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi played John Lennon’s “Imagine” on the piano at the Beatles Story museum in Liverpool, England, on Saturday.
The Group of Seven foreign ministers including Hayashi were given time to inspect exhibits in the museum before a dinner session...

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