"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

The "life-size" Godzilla head on the eighth-floor outdoor terrace of the Shinjuku Toho Building overlooks people walking in the major entertainment area of Kabukicho in Tokyo on April 4, 2016, after being transformed to advertize a gargling medicine. For the promotion by Mundipharma K.K. in collaboration with Toho Co. until April 10, the monster's left front leg holding a huge cup has been added to the existing head statue, with the cup said to be able to hold about 30 tons of the medicine sold as Isodine in Japan and as Betadine overseas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

The "life-size" Godzilla head on the eighth-floor outdoor terrace of the Shinjuku Toho Building in the major entertainment area of Kabukicho in Tokyo has been transformed to advertize a gargling medicine, as seen on April 4, 2016. For the promotion by Mundipharma K.K. in collaboration with Toho Co. until April 10, the monster's left front leg holding a huge cup has been added to the existing head statue, with the cup said to be able to hold about 30 tons of the medicine sold as Isodine in Japan and as Betadine overseas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

"Godzilla head" landmark transformed to promote gargling medicine

The "life-size" Godzilla head on the eighth-floor outdoor terrace of the Shinjuku Toho Building in the major entertainment area of Kabukicho in Tokyo has been transformed to advertize a gargling medicine, as seen on April 4, 2016. For the promotion by Mundipharma K.K. in collaboration with Toho Co. until April 10, the monster's left front leg holding a huge cup has been added to the existing head statue, with the cup said to be able to hold about 30 tons of the medicine sold as Isodine in Japan and as Betadine overseas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kindergarteners learn mechanism of immunity in easy way

Kindergarteners learn mechanism of immunity in easy way

Professor Akinori Takaoka of the Institute for Genetic Medicine at Hokkaido University teaches the mechanism of immunity to pupils at a kindergarten in an easy-to-understand manner in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Feb. 24, 2015. The program is aimed at helping children understand the importance of hand-washing and gargling in the flu season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Students teach kindergarteners immunity system via stage play

Students teach kindergarteners immunity system via stage play

Hokkaido University graduate school students perform in costumes during a program to teach pupils at a kindergarten the mechanism of immunity in Sapporo on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Feb. 24, 2015. The program is aimed at helping children understand the importance of hand-washing and gargling in the flu season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2020, shows empty gargling products shelves at a drugstore in Osaka after Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura recommended their use to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2020, shows empty gargling products shelves at a drugstore in Osaka after Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura recommended their use to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Photo taken in Osaka on Aug. 4, 2020, shows various gargling products displayed during a press conference by Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura in which he recommended their use to prevent coronavirus infection citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients. The announcement resulted in drugstore shelves being stripped of products and sent their manufacturers' share prices soaring.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura (R), accompanied by Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui, speaks to reporters in Osaka on Aug. 4, 2020, recommending the use of gargling products to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients. The announcement resulted in drugstore shelves being stripped of products and sent their manufacturers' share prices soaring.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura (R), accompanied by Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui, speaks to reporters in Osaka on Aug. 4, 2020, recommending the use of gargling products to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients. The announcement resulted in drugstore shelves being stripped of products and sent their manufacturers' share prices soaring.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters in Osaka on Aug. 4, 2020, recommending the use of gargling products to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients. The announcement resulted in drugstore shelves being stripped of products and sent their manufacturers' share prices soaring.

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Use of gargling products for coronavirus

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura speaks to reporters in Osaka on Aug. 4, 2020, recommending the use of gargling products to prevent coronavirus infection, citing positive results in recent experiments involving some 40 virus patients. The announcement resulted in drugstore shelves being stripped of products and sent their manufacturers' share prices soaring.