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Council eyed to promote domestic production of underwater drones

The government plans to establish a council to promote domestic production of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), also known as underwater drones, according to an intermediate plan seen by The Yomiuri Shimbun on the government's strategy for such craft.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 12, 2023

Japan-made dengue vaccine to soon be marketed in Indonesia

A Japanese dengue vaccine will soon be marketed in Indonesia, where the mosquito-borne viral disease is endemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 12, 2023

COVID-19 isolation period for students to be reduced

The government plans to shorten the period for which students infected with the coronavirus have to stay home, starting from May 8 when it will downgrade the legal classification of COVID-19, officials said Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 12, 2023

Komeito growing increasingly concerned over Ishin wins

Komeito, the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner, is growing increasingly concerned about the success of the Ishin parties, which include both Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) and the regional party Osaka Ishin, in the recent regional elections.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 11, 2023

Japanese dancers shine at Youth America Grand Prix

Young Japanese dancers performed well at this year's Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's foremost international ballet competitions for junior dancers, the results of which were announced in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday local time.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 11, 2023

School classes return to town hosting Fukushima No. 1 plant

FUKUSHIMA -- School wasn't out forever.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 10, 2023

Defense minister to direct chief of coast guard in emergency

In the event of an emergency, the defense minister will direct the head of the Japan Coast Guard as the JCG handles search and rescue activities and ensures the safety of civilians, several government sources have said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 10, 2023

New parade to mark Tokyo Disneyland's 40th anniversary

A new daytime parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, will begin on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 10, 2023

Ticket to black-pink

Illuminated cherry blossoms are in full bloom at a park in Tokyo's Ogikubo district. Otaguro Park has eight double-flowered cherry trees that will be lit up nightly until Sunday. When a gentle breeze comes, visitors can also enjoy showers of blossoms as they fall from the trees. Admission is free…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 10, 2023

Helmet, possible fuel tank from missing GSDF chopper recovered

The Japan Coast Guard on Sunday recovered an object believed to be a fuel tank attached to the outer fuselage of a missing Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter in the waters near Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 10, 2023