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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 14, 2020
Paris accord under threat if virus trumps climate change, Koizumi says
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi warned Monday that the Paris climate accord could face "death" if steps to fight global warming are put on the back burner to facilitate the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 13, 2020
Pikotaro turns viral hit into anti-virus anthem
During tumultuous times, sometimes the best advice comes from toddlers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2020
Don’t run after ‘four hares’ in the pandemic
It is high time for Japan to start a mass testing. Otherwise, Tokyo could be like today's New York City in two weeks or so.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2020
Keep a distance of 1.8 meters to avoid a catastrophe
The future of Japan depends on decisions by leaders and actions taken by every individual.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2020
Facing our values and characters while being on our own
The state of emergency declared by the government has given us a launching pad to start transforming ourselves.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2020
Diet faces obstacles to online voting amid outbreak
Moves to introduce remote work for Diet members amid the coronavirus outbreak are failing to gain momentum due to constitutional constraints and technical reasons.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 13, 2020
Masayoshi Son’s $2 billion guarantee at risk as virus sickens SoftBank star Oyo
Just nine months ago, Masayoshi Son publicly declared Ritesh Agarwal one of the star entrepreneurs backed by his SoftBank Group Corp. The billionaire boasted that Agarwal’s Oyo Hotels & Homes was poised to overtake the biggest hotel chains in the world just a few years after its founding.
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020
Tokyo logs 166 new virus cases, marking first drop in five days; 447 reported nationwide
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 166 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, marking the first decline since rewriting its single-day record for four consecutive days.
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020
Hyogo looks at business shutdown to coordinate virus response with Osaka
Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido said Sunday that his prefecture will ask some businesses to shut down in an effort to contain the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2020
Japan's nightlife entertainers head to cyberspace to dodge virus, host clients online
Hosts and hostesses in Japan's famous nightlife industry are turning to remote entertainment sessions as the COVID-19 pandemic forces them to create a safer environment to survive the public safety crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020
Tokyo continues to reset single-day infection record with 197 fresh cases of COVID-19
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 197 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, breaking the single-day record for a fourth consecutive day, metro officials said.

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