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Japan set to expand COVID-19 emergency to seven more prefectures

National Jan 12, 2021

Japan set to expand COVID-19 emergency to seven more prefectures

by Eric Johnston

The declaration is expected to expand to Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures in the Kansai region, as well as Aichi, Gifu, Fukuoka and Tochigi prefectures.

Kansai governors ask government to be included in virus emergency

National Jan 9, 2021

Kansai governors ask government to be included in virus emergency

The governors of Aichi, Gifu and Tochigi prefectures are also considering making similar requests, prefectural officials have said.

Kansai governors urge Suga to expand emergency declaration

National Jan 8, 2021

Kansai governors urge Suga to expand emergency declaration

by Ryusei Takahashi

Within a day of measures for the Tokyo area taking effect, a growing number of other prefectures have already asked for the order be expanded as cases continue to increase.

Kansai leaders declare state of emergency for New Year's period

National Dec 20, 2020

Kansai leaders declare state of emergency for New Year's period

by Eric Johnston

Concerned about a spike in infections, and anxious to prevent a collapse of medical systems, governors are calling on residents to avoid returning to their hometowns over the holidays.

From Expo 2025 to tourists, Kansai’s hopes for the coming year

Business | View from Osaka Dec 19, 2020

From Expo 2025 to tourists, Kansai’s hopes for the coming year

by Eric Johnston

Economic recovery and making plans for a post-coronavirus world are set to be on the minds of residents and businesses in the region going into 2021.

Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians

National / Reference | FYI Oct 13, 2020

Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians

by Eric Johnston

On Nov. 1, the city's residents will be asked whether to merge Osaka's 24 wards into just four.

Japan to pitch Kansai and Fukuoka as post-pandemic financial hubs

Business / Financial Markets Aug 19, 2020

Japan to pitch Kansai and Fukuoka as post-pandemic financial hubs

In identifying the two areas, the government is shifting from its Tokyo-focused approach to creating a global financial center.

Meteorological Agency issues weekend flood and landslide warnings as rain front rolls across Japan

National Jul 25, 2020

Meteorological Agency issues weekend flood and landslide warnings as rain front rolls across Japan

The Meteorological Agency is warning that floods and landslides might hit western and eastern Japan this weekend as a rain front and low pressure system envelop a large portion of the archipelago. Some regions will experience very heavy rain, including thunderstorms, through Sunday, the agency ...

Why we're marching for Black lives in Japan

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jun 8, 2020

Why we're marching for Black lives in Japan

by Ayana Wyse

What we are witnessing is a simple matter of human rights, which makes it an issue for everyone.

Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo residents ambivalent about lifting emergency

National May 22, 2020

Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo residents ambivalent about lifting emergency

by Eric Johnston

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also offered praise for the business-minded "Osaka model" Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura drafted to bounce back from the virus.

Kansai fears virus relapse as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo blaze own trails

National May 15, 2020

Kansai fears virus relapse as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo blaze own trails

by Eric Johnston

Despite regional concerns in Kansai, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo are going their own way on reviving their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Lack of aid guarantees divides prefectures over emergency business closures

National Apr 19, 2020

Lack of aid guarantees divides prefectures over emergency business closures

by Eric Johnston

The possibility of closures has prompted concerns that without financial guarantees from the central government, the impact could devastate local economies.

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