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COVID-19 tracker: Japan reports record 23,917 new cases as 27 prefectures see fresh highs

National Aug 18, 2021

COVID-19 tracker: Japan reports record 23,917 new cases as 27 prefectures see fresh highs

Osaka Prefecture reported 2,296 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as the daily tally topped 2,000 for the first time.

COVID-19 knocks two teams out of Japan's summer high school baseball tourney

Baseball Aug 18, 2021

COVID-19 knocks two teams out of Japan's summer high school baseball tourney

The decision marked the first time that a team had pulled out of the tournament at the storied Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, after the opening ceremony.

Japan's summer high school baseball tourney reopens after COVID-19 break

Baseball / Japanese Baseball Aug 10, 2021

Japan's summer high school baseball tourney reopens after COVID-19 break

The 103rd tournament is being held under strict virus protocols to avoid outbreaks, and only people associated with the teams are allowed to enter Koshien Stadium.

Motohiko Saito elected Hyogo governor for first time

National Jul 19, 2021

Motohiko Saito elected Hyogo governor for first time

Saito, a 43-year-old former head of the finance section of the Osaka prefectural government, was supported by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai.

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 317 new cases as week-on-week rise continues

National Jun 28, 2021

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 317 new cases as week-on-week rise continues

The figure came as concern grows over a recent jump in infections in Tokyo and after a coronavirus state of emergency was lifted there just over a week ago.

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 534 new infections on Saturday as infections tick up

National Jun 26, 2021

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 534 new infections on Saturday as infections tick up

The capital’s daily infection tally averaged 476 in the week to Friday, compared with 377.7 the previous week.

Tokyo Games pose risk for Kansai's already strained medical system

National | View from Osaka Jun 4, 2021

Tokyo Games pose risk for Kansai's already strained medical system

by Eric Johnston

In the Kansai region, people are anxious that those involved with the Tokyo Games may catch the virus and bring it back west.

Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency to June 20, official says

National / Science & Health May 27, 2021

Japan to extend COVID-19 state of emergency to June 20, official says

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told reporters the government will consult with an expert panel on Friday on the extension.

While new COVID-19 cases are decreasing, Kansai is not yet out of the woods

National May 21, 2021

While new COVID-19 cases are decreasing, Kansai is not yet out of the woods

by Eric Johnston

“Although we’re finally starting to see a decrease in the number of Kansai-area infections, we have to see whether this trend will continue," a prominent medical adviser said.

Suga support rate hits new low after virus emergency extension

National May 10, 2021

Suga support rate hits new low after virus emergency extension

by Isabel Reynolds

Asked whether they approved of his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, 63% of respondents to a JNN survey said they did not, a 13 percentage point increase.

Japan logs record-breaking coronavirus numbers

National May 8, 2021

Japan logs record-breaking coronavirus numbers

The country recorded 148 deaths, while COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms hit an all-time high of 1,131 as the daily number of new infections topped 6,000, the highest since mid-January.

Worry and skepticism abound as Japan plans to expand virus emergency

National May 7, 2021

Worry and skepticism abound as Japan plans to expand virus emergency

Some are unsure whether the measures can bring down the number of infections.

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