US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held a series of meetings in Tokyo on Tuesday, as part of their very first overseas trip.
The Japanese minister overseeing the government's COVID-19 vaccination program says he will call on businesses to allow employees to take leave to be vaccinated.
Arashi wins Japan s Gold Disc Award
The Japanese pop group Arashi has won this year s Japan Gold Disc Award for the second year in a row.
The group suspended its activities at the end of 2020.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan presents the award to singers, groups and works for their contributions to the music industry s development.
Arashi won Artist of the Year in the Japanese music category for selling more CDs, videos and Internet downloads than all other artists last year. The group won the award for the seventh time.
British rock band Queen was named International Artist of the Year for the third consecutive year.
Travelers crossing borders may one day be able to manage coronavirus test results and vaccination status on their smartphones. Officials in Tokyo have been testing the technology that could help fully restart international travel.