Influenza is affecting hundreds of thousands of people in Japan and rising rapidly among that nation's population of 124.5 million and overwhelming many healthcare providers and drugmakers.

By bno - Tokyo bureau Japan has seen a dramatic spike in flu cases, reaching the highest levels since record-keeping began in 1999. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, influenza cases across the country surged to a staggering 317,

Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also encompass export restrictions for 22 Russian organisations and 335 products. These measures are scheduled to be implemented on 23rd January.

Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.

Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.

Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace