Japan will issue vaccine passports for Japanese travelers. On Thursday, Japan said that it will issue vaccine passports for Japanese travelers as governments around the world experimented with ways to relaunch tourism and business trips. Top government spokesman Katsunobu Kato told reporters that the government was preparing to issue a “certificate of vaccination” for travelers … Read more
Japan warned against daytime karaoke sessions. Japan warned its citizens against daytime karaoke sessions and called for caution from authorities in the country. In a report on Inquirer, a rash of coronavirus clusters linked to daytime karaoke sessions by the elderly — including several linked to 93 cases in one prefecture — prompted a stern … Read more
TAKI shared her pandemic experience in Japan. TAKI, a former Eat Bulaga co-host who was the “special someone” of Paul Salas, shared her pandemic experience in Japan. This, as she and Paul were among the celebrities who were present at the virtual birthday party of Allan Diones. According to TAKI, the situation in Japan was different from … Read more
Two “transparent” toilets were spotted in Tokyo, Japan. Nippon Foundation in Tokyo, Japan had recently revealed its two “transparent” toilets as part of its Tokyo Toilet project. And yes, those toilets were literally transparent! This means people outside the toilet could see what’s inside — from the bin, bowl, and floor. However, when the restroom … Read more
Clinical trials for Avigan will be held in selected hospitals in Metro Manila, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that the clinical trials for Avigan will be held in selected hospitals in Metro Manila soon. This, as Avigan was one of the possible treatments for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) being explored … Read more
Japan started charging plastic bags to customers. Retailers in Japan on Wednesday already started charging plastic bags to customers in order to curb Japanese customers’ love for plastic packaging. This, as Japanese retailers’ move would bring the country in line with other major economies. Shops and convenience stores could decide how much to charge customers … Read more
University In Japan Created Face Masks And Other Daily Items Made Of Copper Fiber Sheets A certain university in Japan used copper fiber sheets in creating face masks, gloves, and other daily items that served as a barrier for the public against COVID-19. This, as Gunma University developed face masks, gloves, and other daily items … Read more
A certain city in Japan wanted to ban the use of smartphones while walking in the streets in order to avoid accidents. A certain city in Japan on Monday submitted a bill that wouldn’t allow its residents to use their smartphones while walking in the streets. This, as residents in Japan opted to pay much … Read more
Japan Imposed Entry Ban On 111 Countries And Regions, Including The Philippines. Japan imposed an entry ban on 111 countries and regions, including the Philippines, as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. This, as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday said that Japan was … Read more
Japan planned to approve Remdesivir in treating patients with COVID-19, according to the Japanese government. Japan on Thursday planned to approve the antiviral drug Remdesivir in treating patients with coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, according to the Japanese government. Aside from this, Japan was also targeting to approve the anti-flu drug Avigan this month. Japan … Read more