Jaxa: 'round Trips Between Planets' Now Possible

JAXA: 'Round trips between planets' now possible

Officials at Japan's space agency say the return of the Hayabusa2 capsule shows they have developed the technology to make round trips between planets.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, held a news conference on Sunday after the capsule, which is believed to contain sand samples from the Ryugu asteroid, landed in an Australian desert.

Japan Braces For Possible Political Vacuum In Us

Japan braces for possible political vacuum in US

As vote counting continues in the US presidential election, the Japanese government plans to strengthen communication with the US and other countries over the security situation in East Asia.

Some Japanese government officials have expressed concern about a possible political vacuum caused by a delay in determining the election's outcome.

Tokyo Police Ready For Possible Halloween Crowd

Tokyo police ready for possible Halloween crowd

Tokyo police are on standby against possible trouble as Halloween crowds are expected to gather this weekend in districts like Shibuya.

Huge crowds of young people and foreigners in costumes descend on Shibuya, Roppongi and other busy districts during the Halloween season.

Govt. To Study Possible Flaws In Virus Tracing App

Govt. to study possible flaws in virus tracing app

Japan's health ministry will study possible glitches in its coronavirus contact tracing app, as an increasing number of users have been complaining about it.

The ministry says the app, known as COCOA, had been downloaded more than 17 million times as of Thursday since its launch in June.

Health Minister Says State Of Emergency Possible

Health minister says state of emergency possible

Japan's health minister Kato Katsunobu has hinted at the possibility of another nationwide state of emergency if infections of the novel coronavirus surge.

Kato told reporters on Tuesday that he is aware local authorities are taking measures to contain infections. But he said the government could declare another state of emergency if the number of cases rises rapidly despite such efforts.

Kono: Changes In Defense Guidelines Are Possible

Kono: Changes in defense guidelines are possible

Japan's defense minister says changes in the country's defense guidelines are possible, following the government's decision to suspend a plan to deploy the land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense system.

Kono Taro said at a news conference on Friday that the government's decision to halt the plan will influence the country's national security strategy.

Possible Impact Of A State Of Emergency

Possible impact of a state of emergency

The declaration of a state of emergency will put certain restrictions on people's lives.

The declaration will give prefectural governors the authority to ask residents in designated areas to refrain from non-essential outings for a certain period of time.

Abe Orders Measures For Possible Surge In Cases

Abe orders measures for possible surge in cases

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered a government task force to prepare for a potential surge in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus.

Abe told the task force on Sunday that the situation has entered a crucial phase after cases with unknown infection routes were reported in multiple regions of the country.