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Reference | EXPLAINER Jan 29, 2018

Japan's dramatic surge in syphilis cases, with particularly high incidence in Tokyo, puzzles experts

by Tomoko Otake

Syphilis, a classic sexually transmitted disease nearly eradicated decades ago, is seeing a resurgence in Japan, with the reported number of patients in 2017 topping 5,000 for the first time in 44 years. According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, the number of people ...

Reference | EXPLAINER Jan 15, 2018

Japan's parcel firms test drop-off lockers, as social change increases the costs and reduces the appeal of face-to-face deliveries

by Kazuaki Nagata

The timely and secure delivery of packages through face-to-face services has long been a source of pride for Japanese couriers. But times have changed. With more women and seniors working and single-person households increasing, face-to-face deliveries to the home are proving more difficult. The rise of ...