Clinical Trial: Gut microbiota mediates the association between aging and cognitive function: evidence from a population-based study linking diet, Bifidobacterium, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score (Japan)

Tokyo, April 12 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061232) titled 'Gut microbiota mediates the association between aging and cognitive function: evidence from a population-based study linking diet, Bifidobacterium, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score' on April 11. Study Type: Observational Primary Sponsor: Institute - Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Condition: Condition - community-dwelling older adults Classifica...


Clinical Trial: Effects of low-cost multicomponent workplace interventions on physical activity in Japan: a cluster randomized controlled trial (Japan)

Tokyo, April 11 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061227) titled 'Effects of low-cost multicomponent workplace interventions on physical activity in Japan: a cluster randomized controlled trial' on April 11. Study Type: Interventional Study Design: Basic Design - Parallel Randomization - Randomized Blinding - Open -no one is blinded Control - No treatment Primary Sponsor: Institute - University of Tsukuba Condition: Condition - Adu...


Clinical Trial: Comparison of outpatient visit frequency, visit duration, and drug-related costs between HIF-PH inhibitors and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents for renal anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease: a single-center retrospective observational study (Japan)

Tokyo, April 11 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000061224) titled 'Comparison of outpatient visit patterns for renal anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease' on April 11. Study Type: Observational Primary Sponsor: Institute - The University of Tokyo Hospital Condition: Condition - renal anemia Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO Objective: Narrative objectives1 - HIF-PH inhibitors are administered o...


Press Conference by Prime Minister Takaichi regarding Her Summit Telephone Call with President Pezeshkian of the Islamic Republic of Iran

TOKYO, April 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: (Reporter) I am Sugiyama, with the Asahi Shimbun. Thank you for taking my question. Just now, you had a summit telephone call with President Pezeshkian of Iran. I would like to know what you conveyed to President Pezeshkian during the summit call, how the president reacted to that, what he talked about from his side, and what you conveyed to him in response. Additionally, what prospects did the president indicat...


Japan-Iran Summit Telephone Call (Summary)

TOKYO, April 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On April 8, commencing at 4:00 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone call with H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The overview is as follows: At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI reiterated Japan's position, emphasizing that the de-escalation of the situation is of utmost importance. Furthermore, Prime Minis...


Courtesy Call from Mr. IIJIMA Masami, Chair of the Wise Group Meeting for Strategic Economic Partnership between Japan and Brazil, and other members of the Group

TOKYO, April 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On April 8, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from Mr. Iijima Masami, Chair of the Wise Group Meeting for Strategic Economic Partnership between Japan and Brazil, and other members of the Group, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


Japan-UAE Summit Telephone Call (Summary)

TOKYO, April 10 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On April 7, commencing at 9:00 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone call with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. The overview is as follows: At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI conveyed her sympathy regarding the extensive damage attacks by Iran, which have heavy consequences on the UAE in particul...


Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Expenditure monitor survey for one-person households 1 set

Tokyo, April 10 -- Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 09, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0072 Market Research & Public Opinion Polling Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : NAGASHIMA Katsutoshi, Director General, Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 72 ...


Ministry of Finance - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Maintenance and Content Update Services for the National Tax Agency and Related Websites 1 set.

Tokyo, April 10 -- Ministry of Finance - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 09, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0027 Computer Services 0071 Computer & Related Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : NISHIO Naoki, Director, Accounts Division, Commissioner's Secretariat, National Tax Agency. ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 71, 27 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the serv...


Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare - Tokyo Issues Procurement Notice for Welfare commissioner to promote increased social awareness video production and distribution outsourcing services, 1 set

Tokyo, April 10 -- Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare - Tokyo has issued a Notice of Procurement (Goods & Services) on Apr 09, 2026. Here are other related details: Classification: 0073 Advertising Services Summary: ⑴ Official in charge of disbursement of the procuring entity : Hitoshi Kanuma, the Obligating Officer, Director of Social Welfare and War Victim's Relief Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare ⑵ Classification of the services to be procured : 73 ⑶ N...