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COVID-19: Filipinos Among Those Banned From Entering Japan Indefinitely

Filipino-Japanese Journal Apr 02, 2020 0 Comments

TOKYO – The Japanese government announced on April 1, it will deny entry to all foreign nationals who have been in 73 countries, including the Philippines, within 14 days of seeking to enter Japan in an attempt to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.

Japan’s Fujifilm Commits to Accelerate Production of Antiviral Drug Avigan

Filipino-Japanese Journal Apr 01, 2020 0 Comments

TOKYO – Fujifilm Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd., which developed Avigan Tablet (favipiravir), announced on March 31 its plan to increase the production of the antiviral drug to respond “to the needs of the Japanese government and other countries.”

Japan Leads List of 2020 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants

Filipino-Japanese Journal Mar 28, 2020 0 Comments

Japan has emerged as the best represented Asian nation with 12 foodie spots in this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking.

Japan to Require Travelers from the Philippines to Quarantine for 14 Days

Filipino-Japanese Journal Mar 27, 2020 0 Comments

TOKYO – Japan announced Thursday that travelers entering the country from the Philippines will be required to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival as part of stronger measures to “prevent the further spread” of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Postponed to 2021 Due to COVID-19

Filipino-Japanese Journal Mar 26, 2020 0 Comments

TOKYO – The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until next year as the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads around the world.