Japan's Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has called on the Group of 20 major economies to push for the availability of coronavirus vaccines and treatments for people around the world.
Suga spoke at an online G20 summit chaired by Saudi Arabia. US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping were among the leaders who took part on Saturday, at the start of the two-day summit.
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has vowed full support for the effort to ensure fair access to coronavirus drugs and vaccines, including in developing countries.
He addressed the UN General Assembly via video.
Japan's government will offer subsidies to make coronavirus testing more available to elderly people and those with pre-existing conditions.
The health ministry has decided to cover up to half the cost when local governments carry out PCR or antigen tests for persons in either of the two groups.
Honda Access wastes no time in releasing genuine accessories for the all-new N-One, even though the kei car is not on sale yet in Japan.
NHK has learned that someone used an IP address to repeatedly access illegally-opened accounts for mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo's cashless payment service last month.
The Docomo service allows people who register their bank account information to make purchases and transfer money.
Sources say the Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, will tie up with Chinese internet giant Alibaba Group to help small and mid-sized companies get easier access to the world's largest online trade show run by the group.
JETRO aims to support firms that are unable to hold face-to-face business meetings overseas because of travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.