National Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 17 new cases as infections remain low
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital came to 17.4, down from 20.9 a week before.
National Nov 23, 2021
60% of newlyweds in Japan forgo wedding ceremonies amid COVID-19 pandemic: survey
Without wedding expenses, couples may spend more on things like wedding rings and furniture, which could lead to a shift in demand.
National Nov 22, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 50 new cases for year's lowest daily total
Tokyo reported just six new COVID-19 cases the same day, the fewest since May 31 last year, when five cases were confirmed, the metropolitan government said.
National / Science & Health Nov 21, 2021
Governors association survey finds COVID-19 vaccines effective
The report said that infections during the fifth wave, in which the highly contagious delta variant was dominant, spread twice as fast as in the fourth wave.
National Nov 21, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 20 cases, below 30 for 10th day
The seven-day average of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tokyo came to 17.3, compared to 24.6 a week before. No new deaths were reported in Tokyo on Sunday.
Food & Drink Nov 21, 2021
Tokyo luxury hotel offers lantern-inspired dining for COVID era
by Donican Lam
Hoshinoya Tokyo came up with the rather bright idea to place some customers in lanterns for a stylish COVID-era dining experience.
National Nov 21, 2021
Local governments in Japan preparing for COVID-19 booster shots
Local governments are speeding up preparations for a third round of coronavirus vaccinations, slated to start in December.
National / Politics Nov 21, 2021
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike returns to duty after speculation of ill health and resignation
by Tomohiro Osaki
Koike, 69, visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building to attend an online meeting of the National Governors’ Association on Sunday, marking a full resumption of her duties.
National Nov 20, 2021
Go To Travel set to return as Japan seeks to boost economy and rescue battered sector
by Kazuaki Nagata
The government is currently ironing out details of how and when to resume the program, with an eye toward a January or February restart.
National Nov 20, 2021
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 16 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down from 24 a week before, a day after no coronavirus deaths were reported across Japan.
National Nov 20, 2021
The survey also showed that parents and other guardians of 71% of first- to third-graders and those of 76% of older elementary schoolchildren want their kids to be vaccinated soon.
Business Nov 20, 2021
JR West operates bullet train for vaccinated passengers and those with negative tests
The train on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line left Shin-Osaka Station for Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture and was part of a tour organized by JR West and Nippon Travel Agency Co.