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Osaka posts record 918 new COVID-19 cases Saturday as Tokyo cases hit 2-month high

National Apr 10, 2021

Osaka posts record 918 new COVID-19 cases Saturday as Tokyo cases hit 2-month high

The daily figures in Osaka, which had a quasi-emergency measure imposed earlier this week, have topped those of Tokyo for 12 consecutive days.

Japanese drug regulator to fast track any modified vaccines to fight variants

National Apr 10, 2021

Japanese drug regulator to fast track any modified vaccines to fight variants

by Osamu Tsukimori

Vaccines targeting new variants of the coronavirus won't require domestic clinical trials if the production process and handling of the shots are similar to those of the original.

Japan's anti-virus pleas fall on deaf ears as scores venture out

National Apr 10, 2021

Japan's anti-virus pleas fall on deaf ears as scores venture out

Large numbers of people on Saturday flooded transport hubs in major population centers despite the government's stringent coronavirus countermeasures announced just a day earlier.

Suga unlikely to call snap election in April or May

National / Politics Apr 10, 2021

Suga unlikely to call snap election in April or May

A snap election "definitely will not take place" in the spring, a Suga aide said, meaning his options are limited largely to a period before or after the Tokyo Games from July 23 to Sept. 5.

COVID-19 variants could drive up economic hit on Tokyo by ¥4 trillion

National Apr 10, 2021

COVID-19 variants could drive up economic hit on Tokyo by ¥4 trillion

A speedy spread of mutations in Tokyo could leave the capital dealing with over 1,400 daily infections in May, up from around 500 in recent days, a University of Tokyo team estimates.

The changing face of medical care for Japan's older residents amid COVID-19

National / Social Issues Apr 10, 2021

The changing face of medical care for Japan's older residents amid COVID-19

by Alex K.T. Martin

The prolonged state of social isolation amid the ongoing pandemic is deteriorating the mental and physical health of Japan's seniors.

Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence

National / Media | Japan Pulse Apr 10, 2021

Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence

by Kaori Shoji

Plenty of people are still anxious about the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as any side effects it might have.

Japan to secure vaccines for all elderly people by June, vaccinations chief says

National Apr 10, 2021

Japan to secure vaccines for all elderly people by June, vaccinations chief says

With supply plans for June now almost worked out, enough doses to vaccinate some 36 million people aged 65 or older twice will be procured by the end of that month, Taro Kono said.

Aeon suffers record ¥71 billion hit as retailers report losses

Business / Corporate Apr 10, 2021

Aeon suffers record ¥71 billion hit as retailers report losses

The Japanese retail giant reported a record group net loss of ¥71.024 million for the year through February, its first red ink in 12 years.

Expanded COVID-19 measures put tourist destinations in tight spot

National Apr 10, 2021

Expanded COVID-19 measures put tourist destinations in tight spot

Businesses in areas set to fall under new regulations express disappointment.

Total number of coronavirus cases in Japan top 500,000

National Apr 10, 2021

Total number of coronavirus cases in Japan top 500,000

Japan confirmed 3,454 new cases on Friday, sending the cumulative total to 501,149. It took only about two months for the total to increase by 100,000.

Tokyo restaurant owners worry about tighter COVID-19 steps

National Apr 10, 2021

Tokyo restaurant owners worry about tighter COVID-19 steps

Critics blast the central and local governments' handling of the pandemic, saying they're just reacting to the situation without a clear vision.

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