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Osaka opens center for seriously ill COVID-19 patients

National Dec 15, 2020

Osaka opens center for seriously ill COVID-19 patients

The facility was built within the premises of the prefectural government-sponsored Osaka General Medical Center.

Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge

National Dec 7, 2020

Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge

Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some major hospitals.

Osaka governor to ask SDF to send nurses for COVID-19 patients amid shortages

National Dec 6, 2020

Osaka governor to ask SDF to send nurses for COVID-19 patients amid shortages

by Eric Johnston

The prefecture is expected to make a request early this week to the SDF to provide as many nurses as it can for a 30-bed temporary emergency facility for seriously ill coronavirus patients.

Osaka Prefecture signals coronavirus red light as severe cases surge

National Dec 4, 2020

Osaka Prefecture signals coronavirus red light as severe cases surge

by Eric Johnston

As of Thursday, 66% of beds available for serious coronavirus patients were occupied, with the figure expected to rise to 70% by early next week.

Shorter hours begin in Osaka nightlife areas amid COVID-19 surge

National / Social Issues Nov 27, 2020

Shorter hours begin in Osaka nightlife areas amid COVID-19 surge

by Eric Johnston

Restaurants and bars still operating had hoped the usual December bōnenkai parties would provide a much-needed boost.

Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction

National / Politics | View from Osaka Nov 14, 2020

Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction

by Eric Johnston

Despite polls showing Osaka Ishin remains popular that the anti-merger faction won by only 17,000 votes of over 1.37 million cast, the party and its movement are in deep trouble.

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 2, 2020

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

by Eric Johnston

The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

National / Politics Nov 1, 2020

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

by Eric Johnston

The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term.

Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

National / Politics Nov 1, 2020

Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

The initiative calls for the restructuring of the city's 24 administrative districts into four special wards with greater authority.

Campaigns begin ahead of second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

National Oct 12, 2020

Campaigns begin ahead of second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

The initiative calls for the restructuring of the city's 24 administrative districts into four special wards with greater authority and elected leaders.

Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set for Nov. 1

National / Politics Sep 7, 2020

Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set for Nov. 1

A similar referendum was held in May 2015, when it was voted down by a slim margin.

Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set with assembly approval

National / Politics Sep 3, 2020

Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set with assembly approval

The plan is aimed at achieving more effective governance through cost-cutting.

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