MARI YAMAGUCHI

September 25, 2023 at 11:19 pm

After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer’s drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen

Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.

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September 25, 2023 at 9:09 am

Japan’s Kishida unveils the gist of a new economic package as support for his government dwindles

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled the gist of his new economic package that focuses on wage increases and measures to soften the impact...

• Nation & World

September 25, 2023 at 6:06 am

Opponents of a controversial Tokyo park redevelopment file a petition urging government to step in

A growing movement opposing a highly controversial redevelopment of a historic Tokyo park has submitted a fresh petition in its campaign to get the national...

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September 22, 2023 at 7:39 am

US ambassador to Japan calls Chinese ban on Japanese seafood ‘economic coercion’

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel has accused China of using “economic coercion” against Japan by banning imports of Japanese seafood in response to the...

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September 19, 2023 at 9:09 pm

Japanese crown prince visits Vietnam to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has arrived in Vietnam to begin a five-day visit marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic...

• Nation & World

September 17, 2023 at 5:51 am

Protesters demand that Japan save 1000s of trees by revising a design plan for a popular Tokyo park

Dozens of demonstrators against a divisive plan to redevelop a beloved Tokyo park are forming a human chain outside the Japanese Education Ministry to demand...

• Nation & World

September 12, 2023 at 7:38 pm

Japan’s Kishida shuffles Cabinet and party posts to solidify power VIEW

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has shuffled his Cabinet and key party posts to strengthen his position before a key party leadership vote next year,...

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September 11, 2023 at 6:19 am

Fukushima nuclear plant’s operator says the first round of wastewater release is complete

The operator of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant says it has safely completed the first release of treated radioactive water from the plant into...

• Nation & World

September 8, 2023 at 11:29 pm

Japan foreign minister and business leaders meet Ukrainian leader and vow support for reconstruction VIEW

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit in Kyiv, promising Tokyo’s backing and agreeing to start negotiations...

• Nation & World

September 8, 2023 at 5:00 am

Residents and fishermen file a lawsuit demanding a halt to the release of Fukushima wastewater

Fishermen and residents of Fukushima and five other prefectures along Japan’s northeastern coast have filed a lawsuit demanding a halt to the ongoing release of...

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