Government Pledges Swift Action Over Nursery Abuse Cases

Government pledges swift action over nursery abuse cases

Japan's top government spokesperson says the government will act swiftly on the child abuse cases revealed at a nursery.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu spoke to reporters on Monday about the cases at the Sakura Hoikuen nursery in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in central Japan.

Government Holds Symposium On Abduction Issue

Government holds symposium on abduction issue

Relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have called on the government to step up efforts to get all the victims back as soon as possible.

They made the appeal on Saturday at a government-sponsored symposium in Tokyo that coincided with a week-long campaign to raise awareness about human rights abuses in North Korea.

Tokyo Appears Eager To Work With New Us Government

Tokyo appears eager to work with new US government

The Japanese government appears intent on collaborating with an incoming US administration to jointly lead efforts to bolster international cooperation.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide tweeted a congratulatory message to US Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their projected victory in the US presidential election.

Avigan Maker Applies For Government Approval

Avigan maker applies for government approval

A Japanese pharmaceutical company has applied for government approval to use its anti-flu drug Avigan to treat COVID-19 patients.

Fujifilm Toyama Chemical, which is part of the Fujifilm Holdings group of companies, filed the application with Japan's health ministry on Friday.

Suga Envisions Reform-oriented Government

Suga envisions reform-oriented government

The new leader of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party says he will choose reform-minded people for party executives and cabinet ministers.

Suga Yoshihide spoke to reporters on Monday after being elected as the president of the Liberal Democratic Party. He is expected to be chosen as prime minister in Diet elections on Wednesday.

Abe: Government Working To Contain Coronavirus

Abe: Government working to contain coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has stressed the government's commitment to contain the spread of the new coronavirus and prevent patients from developing serious symptoms through the emergency plan announced on Thursday.

The package aims to step up cooperation with local municipalities, and increase the capability of virus tests and treatment.

Government Adopts Response To New Coronavirus

Government adopts response to new coronavirus

The Japanese government has adopted a set of measures to deal with the new strain of coronavirus that emerged from China after Japan's first case was confirmed last week.

A man who returned from Wuhan, China, was confirmed last Thursday as the country's first patient.