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Eating out in Japan: If you must do it, turn down the volume

National Jan 27, 2021

Eating out in Japan: If you must do it, turn down the volume

The campaign for mokushoku, or silent eating, began when a curry restaurant in Fukuoka posted the word on a social networking site.

New Tokyo COVID-19 cases dip below 1,000, but severe infections surge

National Jan 27, 2021

New Tokyo COVID-19 cases dip below 1,000, but severe infections surge

The figure in the capital dipped below 1,000 for the first time in two days, and for the first time on a Wednesday this year.

Dry ice, containers and staff shortages: Japan's vaccine rollout hurdles

National Jan 27, 2021

Dry ice, containers and staff shortages: Japan's vaccine rollout hurdles

by Tim Kelly and Rocky Swift

Already the last major industrial country to start mass vaccinations, Japan is likely to be hampered by a lack of equipment and difficulties in recruiting medical workers.

Suga apologizes over lawmakers' hostess bar visits amid virus emergency

National Jan 27, 2021

Suga apologizes over lawmakers' hostess bar visits amid virus emergency

The acting chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Diet Affairs Committee and the acting secretary general of Komeito both admitted visiting such bars last week.

Japan's local governments rush to prepare for vaccinations

National Jan 27, 2021

Japan's local governments rush to prepare for vaccinations

Ahead of administering vaccines, municipalities are facing challenges such as selecting venues, securing doctors and nurses, and informing residents.

Japan's 2020 laptop shipments hit record high on teleworking

Business Jan 27, 2021

Japan's 2020 laptop shipments hit record high on teleworking

Meanwhile, shipments of desktop computers dropped 41.5% to 1.5 million units following a temporary rise in 2019.

EU set to shut door on Japan travelers amid coronavirus surge

National Jan 27, 2021

EU set to shut door on Japan travelers amid coronavirus surge

An update to the bloc’s recommended travel "white list” will continue to exclude the U.S. and all but seven other nations.

Japan likely to extend COVID-19 state of emergency

National Jan 27, 2021

Japan likely to extend COVID-19 state of emergency

A growing number of people in the administration of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and the ruling party believe it will be necessary to extend the declaration, sources said.

Japan records 3,853 new COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 in Tokyo

National Jan 27, 2021

Japan records 3,853 new COVID-19 cases, with over 1,000 in Tokyo

The country confirmed 104 new deaths linked to the virus, including 14 in Osaka Prefecture and 13 each in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

Lower House OKs ¥19 trillion extra budget despite criticism of virus measures

National Jan 26, 2021

Lower House OKs ¥19 trillion extra budget despite criticism of virus measures

Opposition lawmakers claim the aid for medical workers and people in need is insufficient, saying funds for the Go To Travel campaign should be eliminated or reduced.

ANA announces plan to halve international flight services

Business / Corporate Jan 26, 2021

ANA announces plan to halve international flight services

The airline said it will maintain a flexible approach to its operations while keeping close tabs on demand trends and the state of the pandemic.

Overwhelmed by virus, hospitals in Japan struggle to treat other emergency patients

National | FOCUS Jan 26, 2021

Overwhelmed by virus, hospitals in Japan struggle to treat other emergency patients

by Osamu Tsukimori

While daily figures for new infections appear to have been decreasing overall, the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients set a record Monday, according to health ministry data.

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