Scaled-back train services create congestion — and questions — in Japan
The moves, which were later canceled, had been based on requests from authorities despite concerns by some in the industry that they would lead to more crowded trains.
65% of Tokyoites remained near their homes during Golden Week holidays
Mobile phone location analysis showed that 65% of residents stayed within a 5-kilometer radius of their homes during the seven days, while 57 % stayed within a 3-kilometer radius.
Few people traveling as Japan's Golden Week kicks off amid virus spike
With Tokyo now under a third state of emergency, large shopping facilities remain closed and there were fewer people on the move for the annual holiday period.
Stations and tourist spots quiet as Golden Week holidays begin
Occupancy rates for nonreserved seats on Shinkansen trains that departed Tokyo station by 10 a.m. Thursday fell below 10% in some cases.
Tokyo-area governors ask people to stay home during Golden Week holidays
The heads of Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures also asked people to refrain from holding drinking parties at parks and roadsides.
No holiday mood as Japan virus emergency set to hit tourism and shopping hard
The emergency, set to last from Sunday to May 11, is expected to dramatically impact industries that were hopeful ahead of the usually bountiful Golden Week holidays.
Narita Airport saw record-low number of travelers during Golden Week
The number of travelers during the holiday period between April 24 and May 6 dropped 99 percent from a year earlier to about 12,700.
A pandemic potpourri of Golden Week news gems
As if the COVID-19 pandemic didn't give Japan enough things to worry about, the unseasonably warm winter and resulting lack of snow may spell severe shortages of water by this summer.
Golden Week takes a turn for the weird online amid pandemic
The current environment surrounding the emergence of COVID-19 has forced people to come up with brand new ways of enjoying time away from work.
Tokyo quiet as people return to work after Golden Week under emergency
Few people were seen walking near Tokyo Station on Thursday morning, and those that were mostly wore face masks.
What is Golden Week and why does it matter?
Due to COVID-19, this year’s Golden Week has all but been called off. We take a look at the history behind this cluster of national holidays and why its effective cancelation is a big deal.
Japan's bullet trains and expressways eerily deserted as Golden Week begins
Crowded train stations and 40-km traffic jams prove elusive as the holidays open, with some enjoying entire shinkansen cars to themselves.
