Japan Coast Guard, Taiwan Boat In Minor Collision

Japan Coast Guard, Taiwan boat in minor collision

A Japan Coast Guard vessel and a Taiwanese fishing boat were involved in a minor collision in Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

The coast guard says the incident took place shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Japan Eases Entry Rules For Taiwan, 4 Nations

Japan eases entry rules for Taiwan, 4 nations

The Japanese government is easing entry restrictions for travelers from Taiwan, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on Tuesday.

Long-term residents, like expatriate workers, will now be able to travel back and forth between Japan and these regions.

Japan Eyes Easing Entry Restrictions On Taiwan

Japan eyes easing entry restrictions on Taiwan

The Japanese government is moving to ease entry restrictions for Taiwan and some countries in Southeast Asia where coronavirus infections are largely contained.

The government is considering starting talks with Taiwan and countries including Singapore and Brunei as early as July, aiming to allow businesspeople to travel between Japan and them.