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Another patient death reported in suspicious transplants

A 45-year-old man who underwent simultaneous kidney and liver transplant surgery in Belarus in early September last year died before the month was out, according to police sources. It was the second patient death related to overseas transplants arranged in Belarus last year by a Japan nonprofit organization that is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 11, 2023

Mask guidelines to be eased from March 13

The government has announced the easing of mask-wearing guidelines on March 13, with the decision on whether to wear masks to be left up to individuals in most situations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 11, 2023

Woman follows grandfather in helping Turkish victims

More than a century ago, Tsukiko Watari's grandfather helped raise money for victims of a Turkish shipwreck off Japan. She is now following in his footsteps by putting on a charity show to help people affected by the recent massive earthquake in Turkey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 11, 2023

Former BOJ member Ueda tapped to succeed Kuroda

The government plans to nominate Kazuo Ueda, 71, an economist and former Bank of Japan policy board member, to succeed outgoing BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, whose term ends April 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

Organ transplant NPO probed over alleged massive profits

A 10 million yen surplus from arranging a single organ transplant overseas is among the irregularities that have stood out about the Tokyo-based nonprofit organization being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

Japan, Philippines to step up defense cooperation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Thursday to strengthen security cooperation between Tokyo and Manila with an eye on China's growing hegemony in the East and South China Seas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

Japan, Philippines to work with ally U.S. to deter China, prevent Taiwan contingency

Japan and the Philippines have made clear that they will strengthen trilateral security cooperation between them and the United States, their common ally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

NPO director arrested over organ transplant in Belarus

The director of a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization has been arrested and sent to prosecutors on suspicion of facilitating an organ transplant without official permission, sources close to the investigation told The Yomiuri Shimbun.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 9, 2023

Border controls for China visitors likely to be eased

The government is looking to ease COVID-19-related border control measures for visitors from China as early as late February, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 9, 2023

Dentsu likely to face criminal charges over alleged bid-rigging

Advertising giant Dentsu Inc. will likely face criminal charges over alleged bid-rigging related to the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 9, 2023