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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2020
Tokyo COVID-19 daily infections enter single-digits for first time in six days
The government of Tokyo confirmed five COVID-19 infections Sunday — the first time in six days the daily figure came in at under 10.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2020
Tokyo reports 14 COVID-19 infections, breaking four-day uptrend
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 14 coronavirus infections on Saturday, bringing the total in the capital to 5,231.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 29, 2020
Photo essay: Tokyo without tourists
This series, taken throughout April, attempts to capture the feeling of how Tokyo looked during the height of the state of emergency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2020
Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen
As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2020
Tokyo records 22 new coronavirus cases
The number of daily new coronavirus infections in Tokyo rose to 22 on Friday, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said.
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JAPAN
May 28, 2020
Tokyo logs 15 COVID-19 cases, bringing weekly total near threshold
Tokyo recorded 10 or more cases for three straight days after it saw eight infections on Monday.
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JAPAN
May 27, 2020
Tokyo logs 11 new coronavirus cases Wednesday
Nationwide, 30 new infections were reported Tuesday, raising the total tally in the nation to 17,335, with 876 deaths, according to Kyodo News.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2020
Some parts of Japan reopening faster than others after coronavirus emergency
Tokyo is aiming to initiate phase two of its three-step plan by this weekend.
JAPAN
May 26, 2020
Tokyo logs 10 new coronavirus cases, a day after emergency lifted
The new cases brought the total number of infections in Tokyo to 5,170, with 288 deaths.
JAPAN
May 25, 2020
Japan cautiously lifts last of virus emergency controls
The government's decision to lift the declaration highlights its strong desire to revive the nation's faltering economy as quickly as possible.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 25, 2020
Tokyo reports eight COVID-19 cases as state of emergency lifted
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed eight coronavirus cases on Monday as the central government announced the complete lifting of the state of emergency.
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JAPAN
May 25, 2020
Japanese government panel says time right to lift emergency in five prefectures
The Japanese government was set to end its nationwide state of emergency by lifting the order for Tokyo, its surrounding areas and Hokkaido on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 23, 2020
Tokyo confirms two new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Tokyo reported two new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, the lowest daily figure in months, NHK and other media reported on Saturday.
JAPAN
May 22, 2020
Tokyo reports three new coronavirus cases, lowest for two months
Friday's figure marked the lowest since March 22 and brought the number of infections in the past week to 53.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2020
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike reveals restart plan as end of emergency looms
Three-stage plan will see business and facilities gradually encouraged to extend operating hours and crowd capacity as infections are monitored.
JAPAN
May 21, 2020
Kansai sees end to virus state of emergency, but Tokyo area must wait
Experts caution that the rolling back of measures introduced by the emergency declaration does not mean the virus has disappeared.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2020
Tokyo reports five new coronavirus infections Tuesday
The number has remained at or below 10 this week.
JAPAN
May 17, 2020
Osaka reports zero infections for first time in more than two months
Meanwhile, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it confirmed five new COVID-19 infections on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2020
Tokyo's COVID-19 tally stays low with 14 cases confirmed Saturday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 14 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, marking two straight weeks where the figure has remained below 100, metropolitan government officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2020
Tokyo unveils plan to reopen while preventing second virus wave
The city will closely monitor daily cases, untraceable cases and the infection rate from week to week.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Tropical Storm Nari moves northward, with possible landfall Tuesday
Tropical Storm Nari's forecast path as of Monday morning
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
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.
Japanese scientists discover clue to why women burn more fat than men
Scientists say a recently-published study could help explain why women are typically less prone to weight-related conditions and may lead to new therapies that target calorie-burning mechanisms.
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.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
By Megha Wadhwa

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