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Kishida-Zelenskyy meeting being considered for February

Plans are underway to realize a February meeting between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2023

Japan's 1st oral abortion option up for approval

Experts on Friday will deliberate whether to approve for the first time in Japan an oral, two-drug combination to induce an abortion, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2023

Kenrokuen takes on golden winter shine

The pine trees of Kanazawa's Kenrokuen, which is regarded as one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, were bathed in gold after being lit up for an annual winter event on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 22, 2023

Possible whale sighting in Tokyo Bay

A marine creature believed to be a whale over five meters long was sighted in the waters near Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line's man-made island Kaze no To (tower of wind). The Yokohama Coast Guard is calling on vessels navigating Tokyo Bay to take precautions against colliding with the creature.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 21, 2023

Hokkaido ice hotel reopens for brief winter run

SAPPORO -- Hoshino Resorts has opened the doors of its Ice Hotel for the season in Shimukappu, Hokkaido.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 21, 2023

Wakata completes 1st spacewalk on ISS mission

Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata performed the first spacewalk of his long career on Friday evening, leaving the confines of the International Space Station for a mission to attach a solar panel frame to the vessel's exterior.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 21, 2023

Political Pulse / Japan's unbalanced public finances need open-eyed risk management

Japan's government debt has been exceptionally high among major industrialized countries for over two decades. The risks posed by this massive debt must be properly analyzed and managed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2023

Kishida OK's lowering of COVID-19 classification

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave the nod Friday for the classification of COVID-19 to be lowered in spring to Category V, which includes seasonal influenza.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2023

Hiroshima Peace Museum visit likely to be on G7 summit itinerary

Arrangements are being made for the leaders of the Group of Seven nations to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum when they visit Hiroshima for the G7 summit on May 19-21, several government sources said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2023

Woman, 90, killed in incident thought linked to recent Kanto area robberies

A 90-year-old woman was found dead Thursday in her house in Komae, Tokyo, in a suspected robbery-homicide.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 20, 2023