Tuesday 28 October, 8:00pm - 8:30pmon NHK World Europe

Today's Close-Up

A Tick Bite Can Be Deadly: Doctors Warn as Infection Spreads in Japan

A dangerous tick-borne disease is spreading across Japan. It has a fatality rate of about 30 percent and can be transmitted by pets. We look at how we can protect ourselves from SFTS.

Cast and crew
  • Yuki InoueHost
  • Sayuri HoriHost