Japan

A Japanese health panel has approved national health insurance coverage for Sumitomo Pharma's Amchepry, an iPS cell-derived treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The move makes it the world's first commercialized medical product from iPS cells.

13. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Japan has suspended rugby coach Eddie Jones for verbally abusing officials. He will miss the team's Nations Championship opener against Italy in Tokyo on July 4.

Sanae Takaichi will debate the heads of six opposition parties on May 20. Eligible parties are those holding at least 10 seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councilors.

10. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Salomon has launched a limited edition ACS Pro sneaker designed exclusively for the Japanese market. The Nami Pack draws visual inspiration from traditional Japanese wave art.