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.
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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.”
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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).
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ROME/TOKYO – Pope Francis will travel to Japan from Nov. 23 to 26 to visit Tokyo, Nagasaki and Hiroshima and spread his message of mercy and compassion.
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TOKYO – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has wrapped up his four-day working visit to Japan where he addressed a conference and a business forum, and met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Filipino community.
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