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Japan, India arranging 'two-plus-two' talks as soon as early Sept -Nikkei

Japan will start preparations to hold 'two-plus-two' talks between its foreign and defence ministers and their Indian counterparts as soon as early September, the Nikkei reported on Thursday.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

Japanese, Thai artists join forces for BKK printmaking show

Twelve artists from Japan and Thailand are showcasing their printmaking works during the "12AP Thai And Japanese Printmaking Collaborative Exhibition", which is running at ARRA Gallery, until Aug 31.

Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 "Tribute To 906" Honors 1967 Japanese Grand Prix

This special Cayman sports the colors of the winning Porsche 906 from the race at Fuji Speedway that year.

Motor1 · Aug 24, 2022

Japan to drop PCR tests for travellers from September

Individual tourists not booked on specific tours remain banned

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

ALS patient sets up foundation for united front against disease

Ichiro Hatanaka, a former employee of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), who was told he had a limited life expectancy after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has established a foundation to support others fighting the disease.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 24, 2022

Indian PM Modi expected at Abe funeral

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend a state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, slated to be held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on Sept. 27, several sources in both governments said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 24, 2022

Japan plans to ease COVID-19 border controls in early September

Japan currently requires negative PCR test results within 72 hours of departure for all entrants.

WEKU · Aug 24, 2022

Japan to ease COVID-19 border controls from Sept. 7

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to ease border controls by eliminating requirements for pre-departure COVID-19 tests for travelers who have received at least three vaccine doses from early September, and he will also consider increasing daily entry caps as soon as next month

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Japan’s Kishida announces easing of pandemic border controls

Japanese leader says vaccinated travellers will no longer have to produce a negative coronavirus test from September 7.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers

Japan will waive pre-departure COVID-19 tests for vaccinated travellers to the country, but daily caps on entrants will remain in place, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022