The state of emergency declared by the government this week due to the rapidly expanding number of coronavirus infections in Tokyo and six other prefectures should cause us not to panic but take the situation seriously. Whether we can get the COVID-19 outbreak under ...
Japan sets aside ¥243.5 billion to help firms shift production out of China
Most of the money is for companies shifting output back to Japan, but funds have also been reserved for those moving elsewhere in Asia.
Japan logs record 455 new virus cases, a day after emergency declared
Japan reported 455 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, marking the first time daily infections topped 400, NHK said. The latest tally comes just a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency over the deadly virus for Tokyo, Osaka and five other ...
Behind the scenes, an LDP power struggle over record-size economic package
As the Cabinet approved a record-breaking emergency stimulus package Tuesday, the deep-seated rivalries it has amplified within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party were hidden from view.
What changes under Japan's state of emergency declaration?
After weeks of intense pressure Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a state of emergency in seven urban areas, but what does that change?
The Japanese business world is in full support behind Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's declaration of a state of emergency over the new coronavirus outbreak. "The government has made a big decision, and we take it seriously," Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or ...
Emergency declared in Japan for Tokyo, Osaka and five other virus hot spots
Basic infrastructure — electricity, water supply and gas — as well as businesses such as supermarkets, banks and public transportation, will not be impacted by the declaration.
Tokyo governor asks residents to self-isolate until May 6 as virus spreads
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has requested that residents of the capital — with a population of more than 13 million — isolate themselves until May 6, starting at midnight Tuesday, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The move came in the wake of Prime Minister Shinzo ...
Japan firms to shut with emergency decree; 7-Elevens stay open
Japanese companies prepared to close retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and offices, while expanding work-from-home policies, after the government declared a state of emergency in major metropolitan areas. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., Lumine Co. and Rakuten Inc. are closing stores, while Nintendo Co. said it ...
Japan stimulus plan strengthens safety net, but experts split on handouts
Some economists say the financial aid should be focused on those in need while others say the proposed measure appears to be lacking fairness.
Japan's athletes and sports associations brace for impact of emergency declaration
Already reeling from the chaos caused by the spread of the new coronavirus, sporting bodies in Japan are expecting further disruption from the state of emergency Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared in parts of the country on Tuesday. Though most sports organizations say Abe's move, ...
What will life in Japan under a state of emergency look like?
A state of emergency is set to be called as early as Tuesday in areas of Japan most heavily hit by the spread of COVID-19. But how will life change for residents? In practice, not as much as you might think. People will be instructed ...
