Pandemic response highlights fractures in Japan's political system
Since the onset of the pandemic, the balance of power has oscillated between the central government and prefectural governors — undermining trust in the former.
Paralympic flame event at Sagamihara massacre site to be scrapped
Some relatives of the victims of the stabbings at Tsukui Yamayuri En, as well as support groups, voiced opposition to the plan.
Nationwide survey sheds light on plight of Japan's young carers
Poll finds 5.7% and 4.1% of junior and senior high school students, respectively, take care of family members, including younger siblings, those with disabilities and older relatives.
The number of homeless people in Japan stood at 3,824 as of January, down 4.2% from a year before, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said Wednesday. It was the lowest number since the ministry started compiling such statistics in 2003, apparently reflecting local ...
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.
Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba ask restaurants and bars to stop alcohol sales
The requests are intended to prevent an influx of people into the three prefectures — Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama — during the Golden Week holiday period.
Governors of areas near Tokyo seeking to halt serving of alcoholic drinks
The figures from Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures are hoping to implement the move as a measure against the spread of the coronavirus.
Tokyo confirms 759 COVID-19 cases Saturday, most since Jan. 30
Virus hot spot Osaka, meanwhile, logged 1161 new cases and 12 deaths.
Stricter virus countermeasures expanded to more Japan regions
As a fourth wave fueled by elusive, deadlier variants picks up speed, countermeasures meant to target localized outbreaks have quickly expanded.
Tokyo-area prefectures and Aichi to get stricter virus steps Tuesday
The government will approve the plan to expand the list from Tokyo and five prefectures, including Osaka and Hyogo, on Friday.
Yuriko Koike requests stricter virus measures for Tokyo as infections rise
Tokyo reported 545 new cases on Thursday, a day after it saw 555, its highest daily figure in more than two months.
Some areas could be hit by lava flows some 10 hours earlier than previously expected, according to the hazard map compiled by nearby prefectural governments.
