Japan PM Takaichi cancels official duties over suspected cold symptoms, Jiji reports
Published on March 12, 2026.
Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has cancelled her official duties and returned to her home after suffering from suspected cold weather. The decision comes as part of a wider trend towards the elimination of the use of alcohol in the pharmaceutical industry. The article also mentions the potential for a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies.
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