A black bear caused major disruptions at Yamagata Airport in Japan, leading to flight cancellations and temporary shutdowns.

For 10 years, Americans have had access to flu shots that protect against four strains of the virus: two A strains and two B strains. Starting this fall, however, all the flu shots distributed in ...

WHO says flu vaccines should ditch strain that vanished during COVID Influenza viruses in the B/Yamagata lineage have not been seen since March 2020.

Bear running on tarmac at Yamagata airport ...

COVID may have pushed a leading seasonal flu strain to extinction No one has confirmed a case of influenza B/Yamagata since April 2020.

YAMAGATA--Hats off to Vietnamese artisans who have come to the rescue of a long-established festival here that is famed for its beautiful dancers holding “hanagasa” in their hands.

A bear on the loose on the runway of a Japanese airport resulted in delayed flights as staff tried to shoo the animal away. Footage shows the black bear running around on the tarmac at Yamagata ...

TSURUOKA, Yamagata Prefecture--Shonai residents enjoy an opulent culinary culture in the region that has taken root in helping them lead healthier lifestyles.

The absence of B/Yamagata won’t change the experience of getting this year’s flu shot, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends to everyone over 6 months old.

The black bear appeared at northern Japan's Yamagata Airport early morning on Thursday, immediately prompting the closure of its runway.

As the snow melts, bright colors of nature begin to stand out. In this episode, we experience the vivid colors of Yamagata from spring to early summer which brings together its people and nature.