Japan's daily coronavirus tally tops 1,000 for first time amid nationwide surge
The figures announced this week have drawn much attention because they may reflect how the virus spread during a four-day holiday that started July 22.
Osaka questions arbitrary ban on five-person outings amid virus resurgence
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura admits that the request was a political decision with no clear scientific rationale.
Osaka logs record 155 new COVID-19 cases as Aichi tops 100 for first time
Osaka and Aichi prefectures recorded all-time highs in new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, reporting 155 and 110, respectively. Tokyo confirmed 266 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with the daily figure topping 100 for 20 straight days. Osaka and Aichi have joined Tokyo in logging daily cases over ...
Japan's first integrated stock and commodity futures bourse opens in Osaka
On the first day of trading, gold futures briefly hit an all-time high of ¥6,594.
Osaka governor spearheads national effort to enforce business shutdowns over coronavirus
As COVID-19 numbers surge amid murky data disclosure, Hirofumi Yoshimura is gaining support for legal power to inspect and punish entertainment firms.
Abe says no need for new emergency declaration as coronavirus cases surge
Concerns rise as Tokyo confirms 260 new COVID-19 cases and more than 770 infections are reported nationwide, including a record high in Osaka.
Osaka, Fukuoka and Aichi prefectures on Wednesday all set new single-day records for new infections.
Japan's controversial Go To Travel campaign kicks off as criticism and concerns grow
The plan, which has faced a barrage of criticism over the government's rollout, comes amid growing fears it could lead to increased coronavirus infections outside Tokyo.
Aichi reports around record 51 COVID-19 infections as cases outside Tokyo surge
Record 27 cases confirmed in Kyoto Prefecture as Tokyo sees another 200-plus day with 237 infections and Osaka posts 72 cases.
Japan Coast Guard holds rescue drill in event of virus outbreak
The drill was conducted on the assumption that a man in his 70s developed symptoms such as fever and difficulty breathing.
Japan to revise coronavirus law to beef up local government powers
The governors want to see the special law toughened and noncompliance with requests for business closures to entail penalties.
Unlike Tokyo's Koike, Osaka Gov. Yoshimura enjoys freer hand in coronavirus fight
Osaka’s leaders understand very well that their counterparts in Kanto face unique challenges that they do not.
