Japan's Minister for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine is not a likely option for Japanese athletes at present, as it would require approval by the Japanese government.
Japan to cap daily overseas arrivals at 2,000
Japan s government plans to cap the number of people entering the country at 2,000 a day for the time being. Officials hope the measure will help prevent the spread of coronavirus variants.
Transport Minister Akaba Kazuyoshi unveiled the plan on Friday.
He said the government plans to control the number of people coming to Japan, so it can properly implement quarantine measures.
Akaba said his ministry has asked airlines to cooperate.
The country s two biggest carriers have responded to the request. All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines will both limit the number of passengers entering Japan on their planes at 3,400 a week.
Events held in Fukushima to remember 3/11
People in Fukushima Prefecture held events to mark 10 years since a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan and triggered a nuclear accident.
Six beams of light shined through the night sky in Minamisoma City on Thursday, where tsunami killed 636 people the highest number of deaths in the prefecture. The annual event has been held on March 11 for the last four years.
A man who owns a clothing shop said it is very beautiful, and that he hopes to contribute to the community through his work.
An official said the city was devastated by the disaster and the nuclear accident. He said he wants to work on various events to create a city that attracts people.