Short On Special Syringes, Japan May Waste Millions Of Pfizer Vaccine Doses
Japan had purchased doses to vaccinate 72 million people, but without the appropriate syringes, it will fall 12 million people short.
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Tokyo Olympic Organizers Face Mounting Pressure Over Sexist Remarks
Despite the efforts of Japanese and Olympic officials to quash the debate, pressure on the Games' organizing chief is mounting over his recent comments that women talk too much in board meetings.
Facing Backlash For Sexist Remarks, Tokyo Olympics Chief Apologizes But Won't Resign
Yoshiro Mori, Japan's former prime minister and head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, said on Wednesday that women who talk too much should have their speaking time at meetings restricted.
Struggling With Third Wave Of Infections, Japan Extends State Of Emergency
Japan is extending the state of emergency for one more month. The move comes despite a mounting toll on the economy and the threat of bumping up against the country's Summer Olympics preparations.
Japan Tries To Remain Optimistic As COVID-19 Threatens To Cancel Tokyo Olympics
Officials are swatting away rumors and reports that the government has concluded that new coronavirus restrictions will force the cancellation of the already delayed games.
South Korean Court Orders Japan To Compensate 12 WWII Sex Slaves
The Japanese government rejected the ruling, increasing tensions between the two countries.
Japan Issues COVID-19 State Of Emergency For Tokyo As Infections Rise
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces new voluntary restrictions amid alarm at rapidly increasing coronavirus case numbers.
Massive Snowstorm Hits Japan, Trapping More Than 1,000 Cars On A Highway
"As time went by, the cars got buried," said a driver. "I was really scared." Japan's Self-Defense Forces distributed food, blankets and fuel to the stranded and worked with shovels to free vehicles.
Japan's 'Twitter Killer' Sentenced To Death In Killing Of 9
Takahiro Shiraishi murdered and dismembered eight women and one man in his apartment near Tokyo. He used Twitter to lure most of his victims, promising he could help them kill themselves.
Asia-Pacific Allies Sign Huge Trade Deal With China While U.S. Sits It Out
What it means for the U.S. to be on the sidelines of another major trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which 15 countries agreed to Sunday.