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Hospital bed occupancy rates for coronavirus patients rise across Japan
The percentage of occupied hospital beds reserved for coronavirus patients rose in 39 of the 47 prefectures in the week that ended July 29, with occupancy rates over 30 percent in eight prefectures, government data showed Monday, raising fears that the medical system may ...
Japan confirms first cases of COVID-19 in pets as two dogs test positive
Two pet dogs belonging to two coronavirus patients have tested positive for the coronavirus, a pet insurance company said Monday, marking the first cases in which infection of a pet has been reported in Japan. The two dogs have not shown any symptoms and one ...
Tokyo reports 258 new coronavirus cases as Mie plans state of emergency
A cluster at Mie University's medical school was among the record 20 new cases confirmed in the prefecture.
Japan sees more than 400 coronavirus-linked corporate failures
The number of corporate bankruptcies triggered by the spread of the novel coronavirus has exceeded 400 in Japan, Teikoku Databank Ltd. said Monday. More and more restaurants and hotels have been forced out of business due to voluntary restrictions on going out, according to the ...
Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi urges government to actively update citizens on pandemic
The government should actively release information regarding the coronavirus pandemic to allay citizens' worries, the head of Komeito, the junior partner in the ruling coalition, said Monday. "Citizens' worries are growing day by day, as infections have spread to regional areas," Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi ...
Japan to impose stricter re-entry procedures for travelers from four countries
Controls will be imposed for Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Peru after higher numbers of COVID-19 cases were found in arrivals from those countries.
Japan Airlines posts ¥93.7 billion net loss in April-June over pandemic
JAL logged an operating loss of ¥131.01 billion in the quarter on revenue of ¥76.39 billion, down 78.1 percent from a year earlier.
Okinawa virus outbreaks ignite scrutiny of U.S. SOFA privileges
The Okinawa clusters have illustrated anew how Japan’s authority as a host country is weaker than that of some peers in Europe and Asia.
Tokyo Station's new expansive shopping area opens after coronavirus delay
Gransta Tokyo features around 150 stores in the station's basement and ground floors, including some selling sake and fresh fish delivered by bullet train.
Despite virus spike, Japan government won't ask people to forgo summer travel
The government has been struggling to balance the need to reopen the economy while keeping the spread of the coronavirus in check.
