National Jul 21, 2020
Beach bummed: Pandemic forces closure of swimming beaches across Japan
Hotspots around the country typically used to crowds from the capital and elsewhere will remain quiet this summer.
National Jul 13, 2020
Japan government may ask Tokyo area to call for business shutdowns
On Monday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 119 cases of infection, which brought the capital's cumulative total to 8,046.
National Jul 10, 2020
GSDF starts deploying controversial Ospreys to Chiba amid safety protests in Saga
The controversial U.S.-made tilt-rotor aircraft are expected to stay at Camp Kisarazu for up to five years before moving to Saga Prefecture.
National Jul 10, 2020
Coronavirus cases surge in cities as Tokyo sets new record of 243
by Ryusei Takahashi
Policymakers are weighing public health concerns against business closure requests that could again damage the economy.
Business / Corporate Jul 1, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks reopen after four-month closure due to coronavirus
Attractions and restaurants will cater to a smaller number of visitors while most entertainment shows and parades will remain canceled.
National Jun 27, 2020
Japan's GSDF to deploy first Ospreys to Camp Kisarazu in Chiba next month
The controverial tilt-rotor transport aircraft are being sent to Chiba after talks with fishermen in Saga Prefecture didn't go so well.
Business / Corporate Jun 23, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks to reopen on July 1 after four-month closure
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will reopen from July 1 after a four-month suspension over the coronavirus, its operator said Tuesday, as Japan gradually reopens its economy. Oriental Land said the two resorts, located in Chiba Prefecture, will resume operations for a limited number of visitors ...
National Jun 19, 2020
Freedom of travel restored across Japan as coronavirus fears ease
Friday's opening up of the prefectures paves the way for a recovery in tourism as the government seeks to revitalize the struggling sector.
National Jun 7, 2020
For better or worse, Japan's COVID-19 success may be the result of peer pressure
If political leaders don't strongly communicate, it can give the impression that public policing is acceptable.
National May 31, 2020
More people visited urban areas Saturday in five prefectures including Tokyo than a week before, as the areas entered the first weekend since the nationwide coronavirus emergency was completely lifted, data has suggested. The number of people in Tokyo's posh Ginza district at 3 p.m. ...
National May 24, 2020
Japan to completely lift state of emergency as virus cases tail off
At a coronavirus task force meeting, the government will decide to ease measures for Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa and Hokkaido.
National May 24, 2020
Coronavirus caseloads at Japan's hospitals easing, health minister says
It's another indication the government might lift the state of emergency for the Tokyo metropolitan area and Hokkaido on Monday.