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TOKYO

JAPAN
Aug 10, 2022
Japanese population in Tokyo area marks first ever drop
The population of Japanese people in Tokyo and the three neighboring prefectures of Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa decreased by 34,498, or 0.10%, from a year before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2022
Tokyo has already broken record for severe heat days in a year
Temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius for the 14th time this year in the capital.
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2022
Pair of state-run Tokyo universities to consider merging
The two universities are aiming to integrate operations and apply for financial assistance from a planned state fund designed to support research institutes.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 8, 2022
Number of kids on nursery waiting lists plummets in Tokyo
The number of children on day care waiting lists in Tokyo hit a record low as of April this year, falling 97% from the most recent peak of 8,586 in 2017.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 26,313 cases, down over 5,200 from a week ago
Nationally, the daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Japan came to 227,554 on Saturday, rising by 5,297 from a week earlier and standing above 200,000 for the fifth straight day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo records 30,970 new cases, down 2,500 from a week ago
The capital also reported 13 deaths linked to COVID-19, while the number of severely ill patients under its criteria fell by one from Friday to 37.
JAPAN / Explainer
Aug 5, 2022
How to self-test for COVID in Japan, and which antigen kits to use
Two kinds of antigen test kits are available, but most municipalities only accept those identified as being for medical use. Here's a guide on where and how to get them.
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Cases in Tokyo fall week-on-week for second straight day
Tokyo confirmed 30,842 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, down by 751 a week before amid growing signs that the seventh wave of the virus may have peaked.
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 31,541 new cases, the 12th straight day of week-on-week rise
The seven-day average of new cases rose 31.1% from a week earlier to 32,177.6. There were 23 severely ill patients, down by one from Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 33,466 new cases and 12 deaths
The deaths included eight people in their 80s, three people in their 90s and one person who was over 100 years old, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2022
Tokyo to introduce COVID-19 self-testing system
The system is aimed at easing the burden on medical institutions at a time when COVID-19 infections are spreading faster than ever before in the capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 23, 2022
One year on, Japan tasked with passing on lessons from Tokyo Olympics
Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, hopes to glean both positive and negative lessons from Tokyo as it bids to host the 2030 Winter Games.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022
Number of severely ill COVID-19 patients surges in Japan
Hospital beds for coronavirus patients are increasingly being occupied, prompting an expert to say that it is wrong to think that omicron does not cause serious symptoms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2022
Tokyo-area average condo price tops ¥65 million in January-June period
The latest average for Tokyo and the neighboring prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba was up 1.5% from a year earlier
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 17,790 new cases
The daily new cases in the capital also topped 10,000 for sixth straight day while Tokyo reported one death linked to COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2022
Japan logs record 110,000 COVID-19 cases as seventh wave grows
Several prefectures saw record-high case counts as infections continued to surge in major cities across the country.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Japan adopts measures against COVID-19 seventh wave
To curb infections, the panel stressed that it is necessary to speed up vaccinations, maintain medical care functions and thoroughly implement basic infection prevention measures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2022
Tokyo to increase number of evacuation shelters amid growing missile threats
The move comes in response to growing security threats, including nuclear-armed North Korea and China in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 9,716 new cases as upward trend continues
According to the metropolitan government, the seven-day average of new infections in the capital stood at 6,746.4, up 129% from a week before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2022
Cheaper yen lures Hong Kong's rich to Japanese real estate
International property agents said sales have increased this year as the yen fell to multi-decade lows against the Hong Kong dollar.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreign nationals
The new administrative body would serve as a cross-agency "control tower" to respond to issues such as crime and overtourism involving foreign nationals, according to the government.
Japan's Emperor Emeritus admitted to hospital to begin new heart treatment
Emperor Emeritus Akihito is accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko as he travels to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Monday.
With China and Trump, Japan defense report says world entering ‘new era of crisis’
A senior member of a Self-Defense Forces honor guard inspects a formation before the arrival of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a visit to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 30.
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Tokyo stocks are underperforming shares in other large markets globally.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tokyobike founder believes in taking in sights of dynamic cities slowly
Ichiro Kanai, founder and president of Tokyobike, is developing a niche but a new customer base who want to cycle as part of a lifestyle.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.

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